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Dancer Abs: The Oblique Workout
As dancers having a strong core is a must. So much of what we do requires us to be able
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Training Tip Tuesday: Kneeling Hip Flexor Balances
When I was young there was an older dancer in my class who had cracked the code on extensions. I
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4 Signs You Need A Rest Day
It is not lost on me that rest days are a topic most dancers casually scroll past. However, as dancers,
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Showgirl: A Workout For Full Body
As a short queen, my dreams of becoming a showgirl in the classic sense of the phrase were short-lived. But
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Training Tip Tuesdays: Walking Lunges
Hey there! It’s another Training Tip Tuesday here on the DWL blog and today we are talking about walking lunges!
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On a Roll: Self-Myofascial Release, the Key to Recovery?
Self-myofascial release. Sounds fancy. But it’s just the technical way to talk about foam rolling, rolling out on a tennis
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Kickline: A Workout For Legs
Every dancer loves getting compliments on their legs. But my favorite part of having “dancer legs” is knowing how strong
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Training Tip Tuesday: Jumping Jacks
Here’s the thing, everyone thinks they know how to do jumping jacks. But, if you’re not feeling anything but your
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Buzzed Up: The Effects of Caffeine On Our Bodies
I want to talk a bit about the effects of caffeine on our bodies as professional dance athletes. And before
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Workout Wednesday: The Whole-Body Workout
Is there anything more perfect than a whole-body workout that gets you in and out of the gym in under
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Training Tip Tuesday: Weighted Crunches
Core training can greatly improve your overall performance as an athlete and dancer. But, as we know, doing hundreds of
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New Year, New Resolutions: The Key to Accomplishing Goals
It’s that time of year again. Self-reflection and excitement for the year ahead trigger that alarm bell in your mind
