Many dance schools overseas, and elite dancers recognise the value of Pilates as a training method to develop core strength and keep them in top shape for the rigours of dance training. In many ways, Pilates is complimentary to dance, with emphasis on precision and moving mindfully and effortlessly against the resistance of your own… Continue reading Pilates for Dancers
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Dance Injuries – Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis The posterior tibial tendon is one of the most important tendons of the leg. The posterior tibial tendon attaches the calf muscle to the bones on the inside of the foot. The main function of the tendon is to hold up the arch and support the foot when walking.Posterior Tibial Tendonitis thus… Continue reading Dance Injuries – Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Dance Injuries – Achilles Tendonitis Part II
In our previous post, we covered what is and what causes Achilles Tendonitis. In this post, we will elaborate further on the kind of exercises As a recap on the causes: (i) Imbalance in the muscles If the other muscles in the feet and legs involved in releves, plies etc are underdeveloped, the Achilles Tendon… Continue reading Dance Injuries – Achilles Tendonitis Part II
Dance Injuries – Achilles Tendonitis
In our dance form, we often describe how “effortless” a dancer looks in her execution when she is dancing at her best. This illusion of effortlessness is created over years and many hours each day and ironically requires tremendous effort to create this illusion; the body needs the flexibility, strength and endurance to perform… Continue reading Dance Injuries – Achilles Tendonitis