Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "strength training for dancers"
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137Dancer HealthUnlock flexibility: The nervous system holds the key
Every dancer wants to be flexible. Supple backbends, soaring extensions, and shapely arches are high on the list of desires. Students may...
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2.6KDancer HealthBuilding a strong foundation: Strength training for dancers
In the world of dance, our bodies are our instruments. They must be resilient, responsive and ready to serve artistry, athleticism and...
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1.9KDance AdviceStrength training: Why dancers should embrace resistance bands
When it comes to strength training, resistance bands are a smart, dance-friendly option — and for good reason. They are ultra-portable and...
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2.4KDancer HealthMarie Walton-Mahon: Taking Progressing Ballet Technique to new heights
In the 1980s, Marie Walton-Mahon, OAM, began laying the foundations of what she would later call Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). In 2005,...
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2.4KDancer HealthRecovery: Dancing longer and stronger
In the dance world, we often equate progress with pushing harder. But from a physiological standpoint, recovery is where adaptation happens. Sleep...
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2.6KDancer HealthFascinating fascia: The secret to strength, mobility, and emotion
Dancers know that strength, flexibility, and control are essential — but one crucial element often goes unaddressed: fascia. This web-like connective tissue...
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3.6KDance AdviceHow can I achieve the ideal ballet body?
Achieving the “ideal ballet body” is less about fitting into a specific mold and more about developing strength, flexibility, and control, all...
