Information from Imperial Society of
Teachers of Dancing
The Importance of Water
Hydration is extremely beneficial and necessary for dancers. Dancers are athletes and need to use proper "fuel" for optimum health and endurance.
The Perfect Pointe Book
Tips and Exercises for Improving
and Developing Skills in Ballet
Curriculum & Recommendations
Strengthening & Conditioning Class Tools
Supplies:
~ Clean, studio-appropriate tennis shoes (black, or no-mark soles only to protect our marley flooring!)
~ Roller
~ Yoga mat (if wanted, for comfort and traction)
~ Theraband (of your desired strength)
~ Sweat towel & water bottle, in addition to your regular dance bag/supplies
~ It is suggested to wear body-fitting yoga pants or leggings
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Practice logs
Forms to help keep you focused on
practicing skills outside the classroom
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recommendations
Ballet V Skills
Skills checklist/evaluation form
Ballet IV Skills
Skills checklist/evaluation form
Obtaining Your Splits
Flexibility enhances dance ability. With steady, daily exercises,
splits can be obtained.
Exercise Bands
Also known as Therabands, they can assist with strengthening all aspects of the foot. Helps with foot articulation.