Fun Friday Flexibility 3 P’s
One thing dancers are constantly working
to improve is this: flexibility. Some dancers are blessed with a natural
ability to stretch, but for many others, it is a constant struggle. Stretching
is important not only because it improves flexibility and therefore extensions,
but it also reduces the risk of injury and can even help mitigate soreness.
Here are a few tips.
Overstretching is a problem I see
nowadays. Turning oneself into a wet noodle is counterproductive. A partnership
of stretch and strength must always
be maintained.
Another bad habit dancers seem to know
about but don’t pay attention to is warming up before they stretch. Never try to
stretch a cold muscle. Scary.
Here are the Three P’s of Flexibility:
Stretching cannot and should not be
rushed! Patience is the key. (P #1)
Everything a dancer does requires a
strong dose of positivity (P #2).
Finally, persistence (practice). (P #3) Slow and steady truly does win the race. Every
dancer is different and will require different stretches and procedures to gain
flexibility. And these things can, and probably will, change over time. I
cannot overemphasize the important of working with a good, trusted instructor
that will know how to guide you in your quest.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #:
“Achieving
flexibility requires persistence, patience and positivity.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
“Music may
be the activity that prepared our pre-human ancestors for speech communication
and for the very cognitive, representational flexibility necessary to become
humans.”
― Daniel J. Levitin, This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
― Daniel J. Levitin, This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
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