We are not all naturally blessed with great posture and alignment, so here are some great posture and alignment exercises that you can start doing right away to improve on what you have. What Causes Bad Posture? Let’s talk about bad posture and how it creeps up on us over time. You know, those pesky … Read more
Every dancer who is serious about her career needs a good stretching machine or a good stretching program. Here are some of the best stretching machines and they can be used for dancers, gymnasts, or anybody who wants to improve their flexibility. The prices are a bit heavy in some cases, but if you are … Read more
A sprained ankle is no fun to have, especially if you are a dancer. There are some sprained ankle treatments you can try, but it is still important to see a medical professional to get a proper diagnosis and treatment for your foot. This post may contain affiliate links. How Do You Sprain an Ankle? … Read more
In this article, let’s look at how to get rid of flat feet, or at least how to improve on what you have. I have been blessed to have flat feet, and although they were strong and served me well while I was dancing, they did look horrendous in a pair of pointe shoes. It … Read more
Do your dancers have tight shoulders? Dancers need to be flexible in this area, so here are seven exercises for tight shoulders that you and your students can do in class or at home. If you are an Acro or Gymnastics teacher and you have students who have tight shoulders, they will most certainly struggle … Read more
If you teach ballet, how to improve ballet technique is usually one of the most important things on your agenda. Your well trained eye should easily pick up on incorrect ballet technique and incorrect muscle use. This should be like second nature to you, especially if you have been doing this a while. The trick … Read more
Sickled feet in ballet are the bane of any dancers life. It is extremely difficult to get rid of sickled feet, especially if you have been training incorrectly for a long time. Dance teachers need to correct this in the early stages of a dancer’s training, as once the muscle memory sets in it is … Read more
What do people mean when they say you need ‘ballet dancer feet’ to be good at ballet? In ballet, when you point your foot, the line from the top of your leg to the tip of your toes must curve down towards the floor as much as possible. The higher the arch in the foot, … Read more
Not all of us are born with pretty ballet feet, but there is a lot you can do to improve both the shape of your foot and the strength of your feet, and if you are a dancer, you know just how important your feet are to your craft. So what does the ideal foot … Read more
If you are wondering if yoga and dance complement each other in any way, let’s look at ways in which Yoga will help with your dancing and vice versa. With the daily demands of life, a physical, mental and spiritual balance is imperative. Yoga and dance can be used together in a number of ways. … Read more