Pilates and Conditioning for Dancers 9781785008368, 9781785008375
Professional dance is an exciting but demanding career to choose, and the dancer of today needs to be physically prepare
254 16 31MB
English Pages 176 Year 2021
Table of contents :
Acknowledgements
Preface: A Personal Note
The Cast List: Contributor Biographies
Introduction: How Are You Today?
1. To Protect and Perfect: Your Starting Point
2. Balancing the Spirit Level: Core Control
3. The Foundation of Technique: Turnout
4. Supportive Spirals: The Healthy Spine
5. Building a Strong Foundation: Footwork
6. Taking Flight: Jumping and Landing
7. Pick and Mix: Putting it All Together
Equipment
Key Terms and Anatomical Notes
Further Reading
Index
Acknowledgements
Preface: A Personal Note
The Cast List: Contributor Biographies
Introduction: How Are You Today?
1. To Protect and Perfect: Your Starting Point
2. Balancing the Spirit Level: Core Control
3. The Foundation of Technique: Turnout
4. Supportive Spirals: The Healthy Spine
5. Building a Strong Foundation: Footwork
6. Taking Flight: Jumping and Landing
7. Pick and Mix: Putting it All Together
Equipment
Key Terms and Anatomical Notes
Further Reading
Index
