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Pointe. The illusion of dancing effortlessly on one’s toes, giving the appearance of dancing on air. We all know the hard work that goes into achieving this. It requires balance, alignment, flexibility, and strength throughout the entire body. A strong core is key, but developing strong legs, ankles, and feet are just as necessary. The […]

Dancing without balance is impossible; they go hand and hand. But what happens when the ability to balance seems like a constant struggle to achieve? It probably means the ability to maintain your body’s center of gravity is off. See, balance is achieved through the motor system (muscles, joints, and tendons), visual system (signals from […]

 With an infatuation for youth and the striving for unrealistic, photoshopped bodies, it’s difficult to wade through the new diet and workout fads of the moment while wondering if any sort of physical training is actually something beneficial or merely a farce. Contrary to magazine portrayals of how the human body should look, your health is very […]

Snapped. Cracked. Torn. Sprained. Rolled. What do all these words have in common? These are the words every dancer dreads hearing. Why? It usually means you have been injured. Here are a few common dance injuries, how you can help prevent encountering these, and repair ones you may have by incorporating GYROTONIC® METHOD into your […]