by Kyra Laubacher | Mar 13, 2026 | Health & Body, Pointe+
It’s common knowledge that dancers have to warm up before jumping into class, rehearsal, or a performance. But what does “being warm” actually mean? Should it involve intense stretching or exercise? Do you need to be sweating? The anatomy of a proper ballet warm-up is...
by Hannah Chang Foster | Apr 21, 2021 | Cross-Training
Whether you’re aiming for effortless pirouettes onstage or trying not to bump into furniture while training at home, we all want sailing, suspended turns. While many components go into a controlled pirouette—a powerful preparation, a balanced relevé, a stable...