Professional dance is an exciting but demanding career to choose, and the dancer of today needs to be physically prepared for the stress on the body that a performing life entails. Pilates and Conditioning for Dancers is a practical guide to exercises designed specifically for dance students and professionals alike. The focus on how to choose exercises that suit the individual offers dancers the freedom to optimize their performance potential in a flexible environment. Key topics covered are Core Control; Turnout; The Healthy Spine; Footwork; Jumping and Landing. This new book covers each area of the body, relating the exercises closely to dance technique and providing movement solutions for dancers of al styles and at all stages of their performing career.
- 176 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Pilates and Conditioning for Dancers
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- Cover
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- 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
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Yes, you can access Pilates and Conditioning for Dancers by Jane Paris in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Media & Performing Arts & Dance. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.