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Splits

Are you having trouble getting all the way down into a split? Flexibility is important for dancers, as well as for many other athletic activities. The ability to sit in split positions will greatly improve lower body flexibility and increase maximum extension.

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Dance Injuries

Friday June 14, 2013

One of the most important ways to prevent dance injuries is to take the time to properly warm up the major muscles of the body. Despite our best intentions, however, dance injuries do occur.

Dance Injuries

What Is Turnout?

Saturday June 8, 2013

Professional ballet dancers have at least one thing in common...amazing turnout. Turnout refers to the outward rotation of the hips and the feet. Turnout is fundamental to ballet.

All About Turnout

Improve Your Leaps

Saturday June 1, 2013

Leaps are one of the greatest thrills in dance. Professional dancers appear to defy gravity as they soar through the air. Some people seem to have a natural ability for jumping, whereas some have to work at it a little harder.

Improve Your Leaps

Caring for Tights

Wednesday May 22, 2013

Dancers, especially ballet dancers, tend to go through a lot of tights. It's frustrating to pull on a pair of tights only to catch a glimpse of a long run down the back of your leg. Here are a few tips for making tights last a little longer.

How to Care for Tights

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