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 | Mar 10, 2016 | Company Life
Abdominal strength is essential for any ballerina. A connected core can turn an otherwise wobbly dancer with arms and legs askew into one with supported extensions and smooth movement. But ab work is about more than just standard crunches and planks. The internal and...