Tips for Teachers and Dancers
Releve in Ballet means raised in French. You raise yourself onto demi-pointe (on the balls of the feet) or full-pointe (on the tips of the toes). A demi plie usually precedes a releve so that it looks as though the movement has a little spring, although the toes should not leave the floor. The legs are … 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
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? There are many causes, but the most prominent one is bad habits over time, like slouching and not … Read more
A sprained ankle is no fun to have, especially if you are a dancer. There are many 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. How Do You Sprain an Ankle? Because the ankle joint is vulnerable, … Read more
If you teach ballet or dance, 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. The trick is to pick up all these errors … 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 ‘ballet dancer feet’? 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, the more aesthetically pleasing you will look … Read more