DANCE CONDITIONING

A single workshop format is a condensed class that briefly covers the joints that are self assessed and trained in-depth during an eight (8) week course.

Every class and set of courses can/should be systematically progressed to:

1. Control ranges

2. increase and improve ranges

3. strengthen all ranges

4. improve strength with movement, speed and power.

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Strategies covered:

• Daily self assessing movements

• Improve body control and abilities to move (especially rotate) at end ranges

• Increase end ranges as applicable

• Strengthen ability to produce strength and absorb force at end ranges
   

Classes typically finish with a movement challenge that approaches familiar dance skills or movements patterns, or problems solve dance/dancer specific issues - and addresses these from the perspective of body control and joint strength.

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*The above sample class was taught to online to Dance Dept students at the California University of Long Beach in 2021. CLICK HERE for student feedback!

Better height, good ballone and softly absorbing landings are dependent on multiple joints working well independently and inter-dependently together, in order to distribute the production and absorption of these forces in the body.

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Participants experience how to assess and maintain the necessary joint health, function, ranges and strength at ALL ranges in every joint.  Consistent practice and implementation will not only improve skill level and technique but also minimize the possibilities of injuries. 

Stretches feel great and may seem to temporarily improve ranges, however there is a lot of stretch physiology and science that can be applied to make stretches not only safer but more effective.

Participants can reduce the risk of overstretching and stretch-related injuries by learning and experiencing how to stretch at longer lengths combined with motor control to physically increase flexibility with more lasting effects.  Quick stretches at the barre or in dance classes can even be more effectively used to continue to strengthen body control and build strength in tissues even while stretching. "Activating" stretches doesn't change the typical dance class format however, dance teachers are welcomed!

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• Self assessment tools

• Increasing independent hip flexibility, safely and with the control to use new ranges

• Strengthening rotational capacities in the joint capsule

• Developing better stability and control in the spine and pelvis (core) relative to hip extensions

These are just some of the tools, techniques and exercises that can be acquired with Dynamic Movement's mobility focused training program.

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These benefits in turn will help offset imbalances from training, identify weaknesses and lack of mobility, and keep the joints in the hips and vertebrae healthy, strong and resilient as demands on them increase.

Foot intrinsic control and ankle mobility goes beyond just foot doming and theraband stretches and footwork. Individual toe, foot and ankle control and stability needs to be combined with loads of mobility and movement.

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Work is done to not only improve ranges needed to perfect dance technique, but to also prepare the body to tolerate ranges where most "accidental" or overuse injuries occur such as from sprains, strains, tendonitis and tears.

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Perfect companion as preparation for pointe work and even rehab to get back into class!

Identifying how to specifically increase hip mobility for turnout, means improving the joint workspace necessary to draw from to not only have better hip rotation but strength and power.

Stretching and class corrections alone will not make the tissue changes desired nor provide the motor control to use turnout well. The body needs specific input and strategies learned in this class(es), in particular for the joint capsule.

These techniques and exercises may not only decrease common overuse injuries including major ones that often require long periods offstage or surgery, but also offer more freedom to access more turnout, help prep for classes or rehearsals, and tools and knowledge to wind down and recover.

Getting your splits in any direction is only half the battle!

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Dancers and all high performance athletes need to train the control, strength and eventually power within all that flexibility in order to be able to safely use and have strength and power in those splits!

If more flexibility is needed, individuals learn to not only safely increase ranges but develop the control to keep and use these ranges, AT THE SAME TIME! Not only is this more efficient use of time, but also prepares the dancer for the demands using splits, from kicks to jete's. Classes allow dancers to still focus on their needs, so if flexibility isn't needed exercises given will address strength, control, power, or even having pain-free ranges. 

Are there something specific demands your dancers or studio needs?
Do you have specific movements, injuries or areas of the body you would like a course or workshop to focus on?

More online courses and onsite classes and workshops are coming so be sure to let us know if there's a specific need you would like to see fulfilled!