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- Developing Effective Abdominal Control And Core Strength In Dancers. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Lisa HowellThe abdominal muscles are critical for a dancer to maintain good posture and strength throughout class and performance. Many people focus on doing loads and loads of sit-ups in order to strengthen their abdominals. Having strength through the outer ‘6 pack’ muscles (Rectus Abdominis) ...
Views: 942 - Developing Strength And Improving The Height Of Leg In A Developpé. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Lisa HowellSo many girls have good flexibility when stretching, but find it hard to use this when dancing, especially with a developpé. If you simply practise the step over and over, often the result is bulky thighs, with not a lot of increase in range. This will happen if you are trying to use the ...
Views: 888 - The Importance Of Balance Retraining Exercises For The Dance Student. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Lisa HowellGood control of balance and stability of the foot and ankle are essential in any dancer. However many dancers are unaware of the many things that combine to give you good balance, and how to train the components individually. Poor balance reactions may make your supporting foot wobble and you ...
Views: 823 - How To Improve Your Flexibility Safely In To The Splits. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Lisa HowellThere are a few common mistakes people make while trying to improve their flexibility. Number one is the trying too hard with their stretches. Far too many people push their stretches too far and risk tearing muscle fibres in the process. When you stretch a muscle too much it has a protective ...
Views: 17251 - Why Do Dancers Often Get Growing Pains? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Lisa HowellLots of girls and boys between the ages of 10 and 16 may be experiencing pain related to their rapid growth. Unfortunately as we grow, all the action takes place at the growth plates in our bones, and it does take some time for the muscles, ligaments and nerves to adjust to their new positions. ...
Views: 774 - What is Osgood Schlatters Disease? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Lisa HowellAs a dancer goes through any period of growth, some pain and stiffness may be noticeable. Unfortunately as we grow, all the action takes place at the growth plates in our bones, and it does take some time for the muscles, ligaments and nerves to adjust to their new positions. This article ...
Views: 750 - How Ballet Dancers Can Avoid Common Foot Injuries - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Lisa HowellMany of the common foot injuries sustained by ballet dancers can be prevented, and treated, by the application of some basic knowledge about the structure of muscles in the feet. Specific strengthening of the different muscles can make a huge difference to a career in ballet, or any other dance ...
Views: 1457 - The Value Of Online Community In Dance Education - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Lisa HowellThe recent surge in information technology has allowed the wonderful development of an online dance community. This allows the sharing of information and advice among dancers all over the globe, which is fantastic for the growth of the industry and for the physical safely of the many young ...
Views: 674 - How Do You Tell When A Girl Is Ready For Pointe Work? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Lisa HowellThe question as to when a ballet dancer is strong enough to go onto pointe has always been a contentious one. Dance Physical Therapist Lisa Howell (B.Phty) has perfected a fantastic system that takes the guesswork out of this difficult decision. Dancers work through a series of tests and ...
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