Is dance natural movement? Because of the physical nature of the art form, and the ease of dancers to do the “impossible”, many people may think that dance is unnatural. Focusing specifically on modern dance, with some thoughts on ballet at the end, this post digs into the nature of this sport, and discusses the …
I believe that the biggest misconceptions for dancers revolve around stretching. Are you stretching and not seeing results? What is actually happening to the muscles when you are stretching? When is the best time to stretch? How long should you hold a stretch? How do you stretch to receive max benefits? Dancers are known for …
There are lots of research studies going on around the WORLD that are specific to dancers. But, how can you learn from dance science research? Especially when it may seem so confusing! Read to find out!
Training adaptable ankles is very relevant in the world of dance. The ankle is a highly important joint bearing our weight and transferring forces between the legs and feet. Absorbing shock of walking, running, jumping and soo important in balance. To a dancer- the ankle is even more precious. It is the determiner of going …
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