Have you ever heard your dance instructor caution you in a stern voice to “Watch your turn out!”?   If so, you’re not alone —  almost all forms of dance, from ballet and ballroom to hip hop and tap, require some degree of turn out in order to achieve good technique. In fact, the proper use…

To help your body perform its best, stretching will not only improve your flexibility and the ease at which you can move, but it will also help prevent injuries. Consider stretching as an element that is equally important as training for strength, balance and power. Give your body the stretch of a lifetime by applying…

Quick and easy steps to maintain healthy lifestyle. Kick the smoking habit and limit alcohol intake. If you are overweight, go on a sensible diet. Cut back on saturated fat intake, eat more fruits and vegetables and take a daily multi-vitamin and calcium supplement. Add strength and resistance training exercises to your workout. Get plenty…

Articles may not be published, broadcast or redistributed without written consent from danceScape™. Please contact editor@dancescape.com for authorization details. Try these exercises to develop beautifully shaped foot arches. Click here to visit danceScape’s Global BALLET Dance Forum and meet other dancers passionate about Ballet!   Toe Curls Sitting down on the floor, extend your legs in front…