November 17th
In the last post we saw a good example of a popping and snapping hip and I talked about the possible reasons for a popping/snapping hip. Many of you appreciated the post and have asked me to talk about the hip pops that happen in the front of the hip. That’s been duly noted and is [...]
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November 9th
I had the pleasure of working with dancers from the Allegro Performing Arts Academy recently and they were the dancers shown in the picture on the post on strengthening the iliopsoas for higher extensions. This week’s post is answering a common question about snapping or popping hips. What does it mean? There are different types [...]
November 1st
Today’s posting looks at another way to help get your extensions higher and développés even smoother and more controlled. It has to do with the wonderful iliopsoas muscle that you hear so many anatomists and body workers talking about! I know I’m someone that always looks at this muscle carefully when I am assessing someone’s [...]
September 10th
Today’s video blog shows you my new favorite way of stretching the turnout muscles. No floor needed… just a chair:) Makes it easy for a dancer to get a quick stretch in while at school or sitting at the desk. Last week’s post on testing turnout got some great comments from dance teachers that you’ll want [...]
August 31st
I’d like to ask you a question about improving turn-out beyond what is evidenced in the “prone, 90 degree knee flexion, rotate the leg in and out test”. I am sure you’ve been asked this a thousand times, but I am just curious if the results from that test ever change, or is it purely [...]
January 3rd
Reminder…. the New Year’s special ends in less than 48 hours! (Through Jan. 5th) Just put TBS2011 into the coupon box to get the $45 off. Onto the questions of the week…. I have just started dancing! I’m 18 years old and a freshman in college! Today during tap class I was brushing my left [...]
December 30th
Quick reminder before answering the question that the 2011 New Year’s special will run through January 5th. Purchase Essential Anatomy: A Multimedia Course for dancers and dance teachers for $149 and get $45 off one of the best tools for dance teachers to learn important anatomical principles. Simply put TBS2011 in the coupon box when purchasing and [...]
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December 22nd
First the question and answer – then special details at the end of the post:) At nearly 50, I’m still teaching, taking class and performing with a small dance ensemble. I’m still in good shape but lately, past 3 months, have had knee trouble. MRI revealed a worn meniscus, inflammation and a twisted condyle (?) [...]
October 23rd
I am teaching at a local ballet school. I work with the children from the ages of 3 1/2 to 10, primarily. I also conduct conditioning/pre-pointe classes for slightly older girls. I am the only teacher for the youngest dancers but do share teaching assignments with other teachers for the girls in both the Ballet [...]
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August 24th
I recently viewed your video “tibial torsion audio” on youtube and was directed to your website thebodyseries.com; I was amazed to realize that the dancer in the video seemed to have the same problem as me, where she did not stand evenly on her legs, and in a demi pliet the knee turned inward in [...]