Classes under 10 minutes. – From Head To Toe Academy

Turnout Strength Class

Well, I certainly felt my turnout muscles during and after this class.

A little reminder: your turnout is initiated by the deep external rotators at the back of your hips. If you haven’t already, check out our Anatomy of Turnout class to learn more about what’s actually working.

As you move through this class, try to connect to those muscles rather than just forcing the feet or knees out.

Whether you struggle to hold your back leg turnout, maintain turnout as you travel across the floor, or keep it when the leg lifts in front, this is a great class to come back to again and again.

5 minute between rounds warm up

Don’t let your second round feel like your first jump of the day.

Between rounds at a feis, your heart rate drops, muscles cool down, and your nervous system shifts out of “go mode.” That’s often when dancers say:

“My legs felt heavy.”
“I couldn’t get my height back.”
“My kicks just weren’t there.”

This quick-fire 5-minute re-warm up is designed to:

• Re-activate glutes and hip flexors
• Restore lower-leg stiffness and bounce
• Re-prime your nervous system for speed

• Bring posture and core tension back online

Grab a mini band and let’s go!

Foam Roll Recovery Session

Twisty Ankles Drills

Need those ankles to loosen up and be extra twisty and flicky? Enjoy these drills and pop them into your training consistently.

Post Practice Cool Down & Stretch

Take a few minutes to cool down and reset.
This short post-practice routine helps your body recover, reduce soreness, and maintain your flexibility.
Use it after dance sessions, workouts, or conditioning classes to support recovery and keep your muscles feeling balanced and ready for the next session.

Dynamic Stretch Routine – Pre-Practice Warm-Up

Get your body primed and ready to dance.
This short dynamic stretch sequence is designed to wake up your muscles, mobilize your joints, and prepare your body for movement – without over-lengthening or losing power. It can also be used as part of your daily mobility routine to keep your body feeling loose, strong, and ready to move.