dance conditioning
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New Resource to help dancers achieve goals.
After working with many dancers privately and in an group session over the years, it became evident that accountability is a huge determining factor on the success of the dancer. A major roadblock for the developing and professional dancer is comparison. This is not surprising since training hours are for the most part in front…
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The relationship between hip mobility and lumbopelvic stability in plie
What I’ve noticed with working with many dancers over the years is at times, ankle mobility, hip mobility or lumboplevic stability can negatively affect alignment during dance movement.
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My favourite exercise that improves balance and strength while you dance.
This is one of my favorite dance conditioning sequences that I developed to challenge balance, core and coordination. Using a small pilates ball increases the level of difficulty to maintain the lines in the lower limb and spine. Breath control and ease of movement are all challenged here. This exercise prepares for choreography and provides…
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3 Reasons Why Training Upper Body Stability is important for dancers
Stability must be established before movement. In dance, the shoulder girdle must be strong to support the movement of the performer’s arms. Arm movements help to counter the movements of the legs and neck. In dance, movement will not be controlled or graceful without strength and stability in the shoulder girdle, abdominals and pelvis. Endurance…
Dr. Blessyl Buan 