by Madeline Schrock | Feb 23, 2017 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Technique
As choreography becomes increasingly demanding, dancers must adjust their flexibility and strength to match. One major aspect of 21st-century ballet is a pliable back. Michelle Rodriguez, MPT, OCS, CMPT, founder and director of Manhattan Physio Group, and her...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 28, 2016 | Ask Amy, Technique, Training
I can’t seem to get off the ground in petit allégro. Help! —Sara Developing ballon begins with basic technique: correct alignment throughout the body, strong core and leg muscles, a deep plié, and proper articulation of the feet during push-...