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Let’s Look At Testing Core Strength Dancers

Posted on January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 by Michel Maling

As you probably already know, the best core strengthening exercise is the plank, so we are going to look at testing core strength using the plank. All dancers and athletes need to have strong core muscles. These are muscles that work to stabilize the entire body and include the transverse abdominals, erector spinae, the obliques,…

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How Do I Jump Higher As A Female Dancer?

Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Michel Maling

If you are asking ‘how do I jump higher in my dancing,’ then I have some tips for you taken from male ballet dancers that just seem to soar through the air so effortlessly. The aim when you do grande allegro in ballet is to look as if you are flying for an instant. It’s…

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ballet floor bar exercises

Ballet Floor Barre Exercises – Should We Be Doing Them?

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Michel Maling

It is amazing what ballet floor barre exercises can achieve. I always hear examiners stating in courses we attend “when in doubt take it to the floor.” While ballet dancing has evolved quite a lot over recent years, it is mostly danced upright and as far away from the floor as possible. Modern dance, however,…

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bow legs no more

How To Cure Bow Legs – My Review On Bow Legs No More

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Michel Maling

Read on to discover exactly what you need to do to cure bow legs once and for all, and enjoy perfectly straight and attractive legs for the rest of your life! This is my take on Bow Legs No More Click Here! to find out how you can obtain the product for yourself.   I was…

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hip problems in dancers

Hip Problems In Dancers – The Common Ones

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Michel Maling

The human hip area is complex and lots can go wrong if not careful, so here I have looked at hip problems in dancers. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint, and together with intricate sets of ligaments offers a ballet dancer tremendous range of motion, and at the same time also withstands great wear and…

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ballet turning board

Do You Need A Ballet Turning Board To Do Good Turns?

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Michel Maling

The new dance rage at the moment seems to be the ballet turning board. This board also goes by other names like dance turn board, pirouette turning board or just plain TurnBoard. It seems like this is the must have for any dancer who wants to improve their turns. Training to do pirouettes in ballet requires…

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how to pirouette in ballet

How To Pirouette In Ballet – Tips and Tricks

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Michel Maling

Pirouettes are one of those things in ballet that take endless practice, and there are no shortcuts when it comes to how to pirouette in ballet. Here are some tips and tricks to improve your pirouettes How To Pirouette In Ballet Tips and Tricks From the Pros Learn to turn first – form and technique…

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ballet strength exercises

Ballet Strength Exercises and Why To Do Them

Posted on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 by Michel Maling

Ballet strength exercises are really important if you are a dancer. Having a strong body is very important in your ballet dancing because a body without strength won’t be able to hold itself up, let alone move with grace. Having strength means more than the ability to pick up heavy weights.  Strength in your body defines…

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grand battement definition

Grand Battement Definition and How To Do It

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Michel Maling

Grand Battement Definition A grand battement definition in ballet is a controlled throwing up of the working leg to its full height, while keeping both legs straight, and then controlling the downward movement of the leg. The movement is usually done pretty quickly to music with a strong and brisk tempo. Grand battement can also…

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Ballet Barre Stretches

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Michel Maling

Most teachers dedicate a few minutes of class time to ballet barre stretches or stretching in general. Some leave you free to stretch yourself, and others give a combination of ballet barre stretches. It is very important for dancers to be both flexible and strong. If you want to read more about stretching exercises, you can…

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