Incorporating Relaxation in Dance Class
Anyone who has been to a yoga class is familiar with shavasana/savasana – the deep relaxation and meditation led by the instructor at the end of class. Otherwise known as corpse pose, this is a time to bring together the principles and practice of yoga and usually leaves participants feeling a euphoric sense of ease. Why not incorporate this sense of unifying principles and practices of the day as well as a deep sense of relaxation for participants in dance class? Personally,
Benefits of Barre Classes For Dancers
Barre integrates elements of Dance, Yoga, Pilates, and functional training while using a ballet barre as a prop. Barre classes target large core muscle groups that can be neglected in conventional strength training. The quick paced classes are choreographed to today's top 40 hits to keep participants motivated and moving! After just a few Barre classes participants can notice enhanced knee alignment, improved balance, and greater quad and hamstring strength. One may also noti
3 Benefits of Pilates for Dancers
To become the best dancer one can be, thusly reaching one’s utmost potential, it is known to dancers that it is most beneficial to study several styles under as many professionals as possible in as many settings as opportunities there are. The same is true when training outside the dance studio. The importance of out of studio training (conditioning, strength, etcetera) has been well explored and the implications are that all can lead to a healthier dancer in mind, body, and
Proper Posture In Dance
Not only can good posture help you appear confident and taller in everyday activities but proper posture is crucial for a dancer to perform at his/her best. A dancer can achieve proper posture for his/her body with various means of practice. Proper posture is of significant importance for dancers for a few reasons. When working in proper posture movements are most efficient, limbs can reach maximum length, and joints can achieve full range of motion. When the body structure i
