dance conditioning
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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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Video: Pilates Half Roll Back for Low Back Stiffness and Core Activation
The Pilates Half Roll Back with a flexband helps to promote the opening of the Lumbar Spine in flexion and the activation of core musculature.
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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…
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Demystifying Flexibility and Stability in Dance Training
On February 16-17, the Performing Arts & Medicine Association are hosting “When the Artist’s Body Says No” at the Toronto Regional Meeting. I will be presenting “Demystifying Flexibility and Stability in Dance Training” Check out the brochure below for more info and to register!
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