Hey Insiders, and Happy July! Summer is now in full swing so whether you are off to intensives or are taking some time off, let's chat about how to maximize these next few weeks. SHOULD I STRENGTH TRAIN DURING INTENSIVES?? The short answer, probably not. It ultimately will depend on a number of factors, such as how many days/hours your intensive runs for.... but let's be real-- they don't call them intensives for nothing! The summer months are often filled with MORE hours dancing than during...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Insiders, and Happy June. The end of school is nearing and it's time for recitals! In this months newsletter we are talking all things rest & recovery, because after a long year you deserve it!!! I know your seasons may not all be ending. There are still recitals, Nationals and then it's straight into summer intensives... but no matter what, I want to make sure you take some time for rest & recovery this month!!! Top 3 Recovery Moves for Dancers Sometimes you just need to show your body a...
11 months ago • 2 min read
Hello and welcome to WEEK 1 of the ANKLES ON POINTE CHALLENGE! If you didn't already download your workout tracker, Download it here: Workout Tracker.pdf Now, let's get to the good stuff. Here's your WEEK 1 content... VIDEO OF THE WEEK DOMING-- How to Build Stability from the Ground Up Watch now! WEEKLY STRENGTH WORKOUT (3x/wk) Exercise notes/demo videos: You want to move at a pace that allows you to complete all the reps with good form. If you can't, just cut some of the reps out. Elevated...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read