by Madeline Schrock | Nov 15, 2017 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
The Pilates hundred is a popular exercise used by many dancers for conditioning and warming up, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Pumping your arms for 100 counts sounds simple enough, but it requires coordinated breathwork, a leg position that suits...
by Madeline Schrock | Nov 22, 2016 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
Rock-solid six-pack abs may be alluring. But having them doesn’t guarantee you the core strength to support ballet’s complex movements, like coordinated pirouettes and controlled extensions. That abdominal strength lies much deeper—and requires more subtle...