Tag: pilates

How to Use Power Pilates to Get Powerful Jumps

As you may have learned firsthand from your shin splints and furniture run-ins, it’s nearly impossible to replicate some aspects of your dance training in a small bedroom or on a concrete driveway. But all is not lost in your quarantined quest to perfect your grand allégro. Pilates is one of the best low-impact cross-training […]

4 Dancer-Friendly Pilates Mat Exercises

Fitness fads come and go, but one has stood the test of time: Pilates. Dancers swear by this full-body workout as an effective cross-training regimen. The low-impact moves are easy on any nagging injuries and help keep you lean, toned, centered, and flexible. Dance Spirit turned to Youn Kyung Lee, owner of 21 Pilates in […]

Your Guide to NYC Dance Week 2014

June 19th marks the start of NYC Dance Week 2014—a.k.a. a huge perk for dancers spending their summer in the Big Apple. For 10 days (until June 28th), NYC Dance Week offers free(!!) and discounted dance and fitness classes throughout the city. So if you’re in or around NYC, be sure to check out these […]

Double Duty

Dancers pack a lot of gear—leotards, tights, shorts, tops, skirts, sweaters and tons of shoes. And that doesn’t even include workout clothes! To lighten your load, check out these crossover pieces that work anywhere.

Have A Ball

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