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Stretching and Flexibility

Learn several ways of stretching to increase flexibility.
Thigh Stretches
A step-by-step guide to thigh stretches helpful for warming up before you dance.
Straddle Stretch Routine for Splits
A step-by-step guide illustrating how to stretch to increase flexibility for doing the splits.
Jazz Hip Stretch
An illustrated, step-by-step guide to performing a hip stretch for jazz.
Jazz Stretch for Hamstrings
An illustrated step-by-step guide to stretching your hamstrings and strengthening your back and arms for jazz dancing.
Butterfly Stretch
A step-by-step tutorial illustrating how to do a butterfly stretch
Tips for Doing Splits - Tips and Tricks for Doing the Splits …
Are you working on your splits? Do you have any tips or tricks for doing the splits?
Leg Stretches for Dancers
An illustrated tutorial of exercises to improve leg flexibility.
Yoga Stretches for Dancers
Add a few yoga stretches to increase your flexibility.
Why do my joints pop and snap when I'm stretching?
Why do my joints make popping and snapping sounds when I stretch?
How to Do Splits
An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial for learning how to do side and center splits.
How Can I Stretch More Effectively?
How can I stretch more effectively in order to improve my splits?
Leg Hold
An illustrated guide to doing a leg hold in dance.
Barre Stretches
Illustrated demonstration of barre stretches in ballet.
Jazz Stretch Routine
An illustrated stretch routine for jazz dancing that you can do at home.
Tap Dance Warm-Up
Learn how to warm up for tap dancing.

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