Pilates and Conditioning for Dancers 9781785008368, 9781785008375
Professional dance is an exciting but demanding career to choose, and the dancer of today needs to be physically prepare
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English Pages 176 Year 2021
Table of 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
