Many of you requested this class, so here it is 🙂 Check out the quick inner thigh flexibility assessment first.
Finding more range of motion in the inner thigh region can certainly help an Irish dancer to enhance both turnout, extensions and alignment of the hips.
Challenge yourself with this pancake splits class, popping it into your routine 2-3x a week!
*Adding the dynamic lateral lunge into your warm up for dance practice can also be useful.
In light of our new mobility month kicking off this April 2023 I decided to record for you a new dynamic warm up routine. Teachers feel free to use it in your classes! And dancers can use it for pre comp prep and really however you wish. Listen to the cues given – and if you’ve any questions at all, ask away! You’ll need a mini band or theraband for the glute activations.
As requested – a lovely short sequence, paring mindfulness the breath and some beautiful hip movements.. Give your body the gift of this short class today x
In this practice we challenge the hip flexors through both range of motion and strength at that end range. Both important aspects of improving our dance skills. Remember to consistently practice your deep breathing as that also plays a role in the tension we hold in our body.
Give these 2 exercises a go to release those turnout muscles. You’ll need a tennis/lacrosse ball and maybe a yoga block or cushions.
This is a wonderful lower body strength & flexibility routine you can do whilst watching christmas movies!
Thank you Fran for taking this live sunday session on December 11th. This class is the perfect active recovery class.
Many of you are feising, working towards goals – lots of dance classes each week, so this Sunday is a lovely stretch with a focus on the lower legs. Yoga blocks and a strap/band will come in handy today.
Slow & stretchy.. With a breath-work and visualisation session to start with. This practice is like a little assessment too.. If your goal is too improve ‘flexibility’.. You’ll notice where you hold tension.
Haven’t we started Oireachtas prep in a beautiful way 😉 ?
A popular request, and as coach Fran says, being able to cross has a lot to do with the flexibility of our hips. Tune in to find out more.