Let’s look at how to stretch your body safely and avoid injury, or as a dance teacher to make sure your dancers know how to stretch correctly. It is sad that so many children I teach at the moment have been over stretched in the past and are now suffering with chronic joint pain as … Read more
If you are looking at starting ballet classes, especially as an adult, you will probably be looking for ballet tips for beginners, so these are some of my tips on how to start training for ballet, especially if you start when you are older than the normal age of five. If you are an adult … Read more
Plantar fasciitis is a pretty common ailment amongst runners, walkers and even unfortunately dancers. In this post, I will look at how to cure Plantar Fasciitis with the use of some great stretches that are important for the flexibility and range of motion of the lower leg, ankle and foot muscles. Good flexibility around the … Read more
In this article on foot problems that dancers have to contend with, let’s have a look at Metatarsal Stress Fractures and Plantar Fascitis. Foot Problems Dancers Suffer From Metatarsal Stress Fractures Almost all stress fractures are caused by overuse or overworking of those specific body parts. Stress fractures can occur in any bone of the … Read more
As a ballet dancer, you know that your feet, ankles, calves, and legs are your most valuable assets. Let’s look at ways on how to protect your feet and safeguard your lower extremities, as well as common injuries and how you can avoid them. How To Protect Your Feet And What To Watch For Dancers … Read more
Have you heard of RICE Treatment? RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate. Even the most careful of ballet dancers or any athlete can get injuries, but fortunately, our bodies have the remarkable capacity to heal themselves. The best thing to do if you incur a ballet dancing injury as a dancer is to see … Read more
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. What Is An Achilles Tendon? The Achilles Tendon is a fibrous piece of tissue and connects the calf muscle … Read more
The Teaching of Classical Ballet: Common Faults in Young Dancers and Their Training Here are some common ballet mistakes that dancers need to try and avoid at all costs. Repeat the same mistakes over time can lead to stress and injury to the body. Ballet Mistakes Here is a list of the most common ones … Read more