Hey coaches and dancers! Since you’re here, you may already be including strength training in your practices or weekly schedule. And that makes this coach excited. Are you thinking about upping your strength training game? Strength training is when you include...
Are you thinking about starting a strength or stretch training program? You probably already know what I’m about to say, but here goes… do it! Strength training can totally transform your dancing when you do it consistently. Plus, it doesn’t take that much time at...
Lately, you’ve been practicing your turns and extensions, but you still don’t see the improvements you’re looking for in your dance skills. It’s frustrating putting so much work into your routines with nothing to show for it. There is a way to help you succeed....
Ok, dancers and coaches, I’ve heard you. I’m ready to share my thoughts on increasing your back flexibility. This is a question I get almost weekly and something that clients and followers are constantly asking me to comment on and create videos for. I have to be...
Recently I’ve been spending a lot of time doing private lessons in studios all over Minnesota. At these studios, I've worked individually with dancers on their solos, skills, and technique. One of the skills I repeatedly see during these private sessions is a variety...
I’m always reaching out to my community on Instagram to find out what you guys want to improve on and I’m always told: Leaps Turn Out Aerials Turns No more hopping Flexibility Did you know when you use strength training to effectively strengthen glutes,...
Hey dancers and coaches! As we enter the busiest time of the year filled with holiday performances, you may also be deep into your competition and convention season. It's important that we take the time to address the elephant in the room during this crazy time —...
Whether you’re in the throws of competition season or not stepping on stage for a few months, make sure you save this newsletter for later. When I was coaching, one of the most frustrating things was receiving the judge’s feedback and seeing the same scores for...
Let me guess. When you or your dancers struggle with flexibility, your first instinct is to: Stack some yoga blocks and overstretch. Push on your dancers or have partners press and pull. Open a book or turn on the TV and sit in your splits. If these three...
“Point those toes!” You’ve probably shouted these words over the music to your dancers about a thousand times. Pointed feet make lines look longer and are aesthetically pleasing. But there is a little more to pointed feet than just looking pretty. Many coaches find...
