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
Take 5: Physiological Benefits of Relaxation for Dancers
As dancers we are hard wired to GO GO GO, to train hard in and out of studio, and to use different techniques to improve our performance. These qualities bring us success in life but often can be detrimental to our mental, physical, and emotional health because we put excess pressure on ourselves to achieve and are especially hard on ourselves if we don’t feel we have. We know that there are numerous psychological benefits to conscious relaxation but do we consider, as often,
Conscious Music Choices
As dancers and dance teachers, we are not only inspired by movement but by music. Whether it’s a technique class, a workshop, or a choreographed piece I always choose music that inspires me, inspires the style, and inspires the dancer. Consider for a moment the music you choose in class. Aside from choosing edited music without coarse language and appropriate-for-kids content, consider choosing music that also inspires your dancers not only to DANCE but to consciousness as we
