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...
“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...
You know that moment when you’re waiting to hear the judge's thoughts on your team’s routine. Although you may be thinking about that tricky section in the middle with the group lift, there are two specific areas that many teams get critiqued on the most. Sharpness...
What's the silliest thing you've ever heard about increasing your flexibility? I've heard that sleeping in a frog stretch or watching TV in the splits is the fastest way to increase flexibility. (Yikes!) Unfortunately, when flexibility is your dancers’ main focus,...
As 2022 has only just begun, your competition season may be wrapping up. Perhaps you’re about to begin a new season with your dancers or you’re in your off-season. No matter where you’re at in your season, I want to walk you through the steps that lead your team to...
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...
I don't mean to be dramatic but if you're skipping strength and conditioning with your young dancers (10 and younger) you could be making a big mistake! There is a lot of conflicting research out there about the pros and cons of strength training young dancers...
You've been asking so here's my answer to...."How can I increase my dancer's endurance?!" I'm hearing that by the end of your routines, dancers are sloppy, tired and judges aren't sure what's a choreographed drop or simply a fall. When it comes to endurance...
If you're playing around with the idea of adding strength training into your classes but feeling overwhelmed with making time for it, I want to share that you're not alone. The number one question I get asked about strength training dancers is... "We don't have a lot...
Raise your hand if you have a dancer desperate for a full split leap (or even over split) in the air? I'm hoping your hand shot right up! It's googled over and over again and there are whole Youtube channels dedicated to getting dancers in a full split when they take...
