Why do dancers often get growing pains?
Summary: As a dancer goes through any period of growth, some pain and stiffness may be noticeable. Unfortunately as we grow, all the action takes place at the growth plates…
How to improve your flexibility safely in to the splits.
Summary: Dancers are constantly striving for perfection and are as a result always trying to improve their flexibility. To improve flexibility stretching should be effective, efficient and safe. Lisa Howell…
What is Osgood Schlatters Disease?
Summary: As a dancer goes through any period of growth, some pain and stiffness may be noticeable. Unfortunately as we grow, all the action takes place at the growth plates…
Pointe vs. Weight. How heavy is too heavy to be dancing en pointe?
Summary: It is possible that a dancer who is slightly heavier does has enough strength to hold their weight en pointe, however how heavy is too heavy to dance en…
How To Dance And Smile Your Way To Great Physical Fitness!!
Summary: Hi my name is Kojo Tawiah I am the Creative Director of a new fun and exciting fitness programme gripping the UK, and the world called Danceafreaka. Danceafreaka is…
The importance of balance retraining exercises for the dance student.
Summary: There are many things that can influence your ability to balance. Poor balance may cause your supporting foot to wobble and make it hard to stabilise en demi-pointe, putting…