Knee injuries in dancers are not uncommon, as the knee joint is very complicated and in a way also sensitive to injury, especially amongst both dancers and athletes. Knees although they seem simple, are one of the most complex joints in the human body. The knees and knee joints are hot spots for ballet dancers … Read more
Even though the Achilles Tendon is the strongest and thickest of all the tendons in the human body it is still subject to injuries, and as a dancer, you want to try to prevent Achilles Tendon Injuries. As a dancer, the Achilles tendon is under a lot of stress because it transmits force from your … Read more
Over the years of teaching, I have come into contact with a lot of pupils with hyperextended knees, and hyperextended knee treatment and training require care, especially in ballet training. What Is A Hyperextended Knee? A hyperextended knee is one that looks as though it is bending backwards when the knee is fully stretched. Hyperextended … Read more
Most dancers know that their feet are very important and because they have to last a lifetime, we need to look after them as best we can. Here are some of the more common foot problems as we age and what we can do about these niggles if anything at all. This article contains affiliate links, which … Read more
The Teaching of Classical Ballet: Common Ballet Mistakes in Young Dancers and Their Training This post contains affiliate links, which means that the owner of this website may get commissions on qualifying purchases. Here are some common ballet mistakes that dancers need to try and avoid at all costs. Repeating the same mistakes over time … Read more
Having a ballet dancers body and having strength as well is a hard juggling act, but it is very possible. Why Does A Ballet Dancers Body Need Strength? Having a strong body is very important for ballet dancers and by having strength, we don’t mean you need to be able to pick up the heaviest … Read more
Lots of people, not just dancers, suffer from shin splints, and how to cure shin splints is a question a lot of people are asking. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that the owner of this website will get a small commission on qualifying purchases. What are Shin Splints and how do you … Read more
Let’s take a look at calf and ankle flexibility exercises, as these can be very important for dancers. Having strong calves and ankles will help to prevent injury and also make your dancing look stronger and your allegro will improve in leaps and bounds. If you want to better understand the reason why your ankle … Read more
Dynamic Warm Up Exercises are a great way for dancers to start their class. Today, dynamic warm up exercises are a standard routine for athletes ranging from amateurs to professionals. What Are Dynamic Warm Up Exercises? Dynamic warm up exercises uses stretches that are “dynamic,” meaning you are moving as you stretch. For decades, static … Read more
Ballet dancers aim to be strong, slim and flexible. That is why they need to do a lot of ballet stretching exercises to keep their bodies supple. Here are some ideas and ballet stretch exercises to look at doing regularly. Although certain muscle groups predominate, a ballet dancer uses all of their muscle groups. As … Read more