Browsing all articles filed under the "Dance Health" category.
Dancers hold their breath for reasons ranging from intentional physiological strategies like the Valsalva maneuver for stability, to unintentional res...
By Hart
Court shoes are generally unsuitable for most dance forms because their high-traction soles and rigid design impede rotational movements and foot arti...
By Hart
Dancers lacking physical maturity, sufficient strength, flexibility, technical proficiency, or experiencing pain, especially those with immature bones...
By Jordan
Back flexibility is paramount in dance, enabling dancers to achieve expansive ranges of motion for aesthetic expression, enhance performance through i...
By Jordan
Pointe work requires extreme plantarflexion and significant metatarsophalangeal joint extension, coupled with robust intrinsic foot strength and dynam...
By Alex
Using a foot stretcher for dancing involves carefully positioning the foot to apply gentle, sustained tension, primarily to enhance plantarflexion and...
By Hart
Upper body strength is crucial for dancers, providing foundational stability, enhancing posture and alignment, enabling dynamic force production, faci...
By Alex
Oversplits are not inherently bad for dancers but carry significant risks if pursued without meticulous care, proper technique, and an understanding o...
By Alex
Improving posture for dance requires a holistic approach focusing on enhancing spinal alignment, core stability, muscular balance, and proprioception ...
By Hart
