March 31st
I’ve been dancing for 12 years and about 3 days ago I dislocated my knee and it popped right back into place. This happened right as I was about to go into a lunge stretch at the barre. My left foot was in tendu derriere and my right leg was straight and turned out. When [...]
March 13th
Dear Deb, I lately struggle lots with my knees, especially when I do a plie type exercises in second position, this is in gym and dance classes. I have to admit I am 40, but have been dancing all my life. Was wondering if you have any suggestions to strengthen my knees. Regards, Lisel Great [...]
February 6th
There was a comment on the Splits entry that I’d like to use as this week’s post. Heidi writes Do you recommend a particular approach for beginning training for splits. Are there other stretches that should be done first. Should a student demonstrate flexibility in other ways (e.g. be able to touch her toes) before [...]
January 15th
How do you know when hip popping and snapping is something to be concerned about? A general rule of thumb is if you have pain in the joint along with popping sounds you want to see a qualified health practitioner. There are three areas where snapping or popping may be felt and heard. The most [...]
November 22nd
Training For Splits #1: I have my splits, but they aren’t straight (my hips aren’t straight). I’m wondering; is it necessary for your hips to be straight in the splits to be able to do good kicks and stuff? Or is it okay to not have straight hips in ballet? Thanks!!! Talya #2: I am [...]
May 20th
Today’s blog entry is in podcast form. Here’s the question and then you can click on the highlighted link to hear my verbal response. Hi! I have always have struggled with my turnout due to my bone structure. I have a few questions regarding my turnout and would LOVE to hear your advice. First, I [...]
December 29th
Greetings, everyone, and Happy New Year! May 2009 be the best year ever! I’m wondering if you can help me with turnout. I understand the concept of turning out using the small rotator muscles underneath the buttocks, however every time I engage them, I can’t help but to engage my gluteus maximus also – which [...]
December 7th
Announcements! I now have a facebook account – and I invite you all to become my friend! If you have an account just search for me…. Deborah Vogel. (there are actually 10 women on facebook with my name – but I’m the only one holding a spine:) Also…. I’m uploading videos to YouTube! You can [...]
December 1st
Greetings! I hope everyone’s Thanksgiving holidays were wonderful…. I am grateful to have all of you in my dance community! The new website is nearly done…. hoping by the next newsletter it will be up and running! Here’s the question of the week… My daughter is 14 and has been dancing for 10 years. She [...]
November 15th
Greetings! I’m excited to announce that TheBodySeries.com is going through a complete overhaul! I will let you know as soon as it is complete and also let you know of the holiday specials I’ll be running to celebrate the new site. Stay tuned! Onto the question of the week Hi there! I was hoping you [...]