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Stretching and Flexibility

Learn several ways of stretching to increase flexibility.

How to Do Splits

An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial for learning how to do side and center splits.

Straddle Stretch Routine for Splits

A step-by-step guide illustrating how to stretch to increase flexibility for doing the splits.

Butterfly Stretch

A step-by-step tutorial illustrating how to do a butterfly stretch

Share Tips for Doing Splits

Are you working on your splits? Do you have any tips or tricks for doing the splits?

Yoga Stretches for Dancers

Add a few yoga stretches to increase your flexibility.

Barre Stretches

Illustrated demonstration of barre stretches in ballet.

Leg Stretches for Dancers

An illustrated tutorial of exercises to improve leg flexibility.

Thigh Stretches

A step-by-step guide to thigh stretches helpful for warming up before you dance.

Jazz Stretch Routine

An illustrated stretch routine for jazz dancing that you can do at home.

Jazz Stretch for Hamstrings

An illustrated step-by-step guide to stretching your hamstrings and strengthening your back and arms for jazz dancing.

Jazz Hip Stretch

An illustrated, step-by-step guide to performing a hip stretch for jazz.

Leg Hold

An illustrated guide to doing a leg hold in dance.

Tap Dance Warm-Up

Learn how to warm up for tap dancing.

Why do my joints pop and snap when I'm stretching?

Why do my joints make popping and snapping sounds when I stretch?

How Can I Stretch More Effectively?

How can I stretch more effectively in order to improve my splits?

Jazz Warm-up Stretches

Try these simple but effective stretches to help warm up your legs for jazz dancing.

Stretches for Splits

Learn a few stretches to help you do the splits.

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