“How I feel everyday I’m surrounded by the other ballet students…. my flexibility is going very well but the fact that these girls are just pulling it out from the get go XD THE BETRAYAL IS TOO MUCH TO BEAR“ This was a post from an adult dancer who was sharing his flexibility frustrations in […]

How do you stay motivated and on track with your dance training? I’m a list maker, so scheduling is my jam. Every Sunday night, I map out my training for the week ahead. Setting weekly goals gives me focus, keeps me moving forward, and lets me track my progress. It eliminates guesswork and excuses, saving […]

Do you want to boost your leaps but worry you’re too old or lack strength? Here’s my advice, drawn from my own journey, for a dancer facing the same hurdle Q: “Any tips for improving leaps later in life? I’ve got weak knees and now a weak ankle. Years ago, a physical therapy coach told […]

“You don’t have the body to be a dancer.” Ever heard that? I did, from a young age. Short, muscular, AND curvy—hit with the tripple whammy—and lacking “perfect” turnout. I felt crushed. I saw tall, lean dancers in class, straight as arrows, and I didn’t belong. I loathed my muscles, curves, wide shoulders, and “thunder […]

Yes, every dancer wants great extentions and beautiful lines. But in our efforts, let’s remember the most important leg is not the “working leg”, but the leg we stand on. Without a strong supporting leg, it doesn’t matter how high your leg goes if you’re wobbling all over the place. You’ll never be able to […]

While this exercise can be done without the turnout board, a turnout board is nice for its smoothness and to measure your progress (this one has degrees of measurement so you can track your progress!).You’ll see that one of my legs has more turn out than the other and I want to work on equalizing […]