Yes, we all know dancers are strong. But sometimes it takes a truly epic workout video to remind us JUST HOW INSANELY STRONG they actually are. Behold, National Ballet of Canada principal Svetlana Lunkina‘s oh-so-casual pre-class exercise: Svetlana Lunkina on Instagram: “My new exercise ~ 😊: “Strength and flexibility” #love #new #exercise #strenght #flexibility #map […]
Last week, we highlighted the deliberately, hysterically bad @biscuitballerina Instagram account, created by a then-mysterious dancer with a great sense of humor. This week, the artist behind @biscuitballerina—who turns out to be Royal Ballet of Flanders corps member Shelby Williams—got in touch with us to set the record straight about the intentions of those LOL-worthy […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, My extensions are totally uneven. I’m great to the front and side with my right leg, but can barely reach 90 degrees in […]
Schuyler Gieringer of Michelle Latimer Dance Academy company may have flaws, but you’d never guess—because she’s making sure you can’t see them. (Photo via evolvephotovideo.com) Baby, you were born this way! Even though not every dancer has the “ideal” build, all dancers can learn to make the most of their natural attributes. Here’s how to […]
Whether you can’t touch your toes or can easily do an oversplit, you’ve most likely reached a point while stretching that you just can’t surpass. This is because muscles have stretch receptors in them called muscle spindles, which operate like brakes on a car to prevent you from hurting yourself. When you stretch too far, […]