Dance Life — easyflexibility

A good penché is something that every dancer strives for. So far we’ve worked on both flexibility and strength for the penché… how is it coming along? If you missed last week’s strength exercise, check it out here. The flexibility...

A penché in dance is a challenging move. If you are still struggling with it, don’t fret. We are going to continue to break it down. How did last week’s adductor stretch go? Check out that article here for a...

Have you been dreaming of getting your leg to 6 o'clock in your penché? It is a versatile skill that is used across many disciplines, from traditional ballet to jazz and modern techniques as well. The penché is an amazing...

Arabesque: an artistic portrayal of flowing lines. This original definition, while not the common description in any dance textbook, absolutely encompasses what a dancer strives for. An effortless flow of the arabesque line is a wonderfully achievable goal. Having trouble...

More often than not, gymnasts, dancers and athletes in general, focus on flexibility and strength in order to avoid injury. An athlete constantly pushes the body to the extreme and if this intense regime is not carefully monitored, injury is...