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...
There are a lot of pieces to think about when you do a turn. Many dancers struggle with perfecting each piece at the same time. Forget about one part and you look like the leaning tower of Pisa. If you don't have a strong foundation, everything on top is just...
Hey coach! Are you frustrated that no matter how many practices and cues you give your dancers, their skills just seem to plateau? Do you cue your dancers to “pull up or “get down in your plié” but see no change week to week? Can you tell your...
Whether you're a coach or a dancer, I'm sure you’ve been frustrated by the inconsistencies of your pirouettes. You can nail a single or double. But when you go for the third or fourth rotation — everything falls apart. We’ve all been there. But...
I’ve worked with dancers during boot camps and at conventions. It seems like many young dancers suffer an injury before they even turn eighteen. The most common injuries with dancers I’ve coached have been… you guessed it - ankle injuries. (Yikes!) So...
I wanted you to be the first to know that we have a new video up on our YouTube channel and I know you're going to love it. I took some of the most common issues with a la seconde turns: - Bent working leg - Getting a full rotation each time - Keeping...
Keep your dancers fit and training safely whether they're at home in a pandemic or a holiday break. Below are 4 exercises that will work and strengthen your dancer's core, glutes, ankles and hips. I chose these areas of focus because when they are...
You know why I love Target so much? It's a one-stop shop. I can buy things for the house, for myself, the girls, groceries and even feed my caffeine addiction with a stop at their Starbucks. It's fantastic. Let me do for you, what Target has done for me! Let this...
Today we're talking about turns.. Turns, this beautiful and versatile skill that we're always trying to get our dancers to perfect. So much comes from technique but if you can give your dancers an advantage with strength training why not? Below, you'll...
Are you struggling to get your dancers to turn consistently? Are they falling, dropping heels and prepping incorrectly? I found that most of my dancers thought a double or triple meant they needed to bring their shoulders as close to their ears and "spin" or do...
