Tag: abs

Q: I have students who are struggling to engage their abdominals when dancing. What might you suggest to help with this? A: This is a fairly common problem. Try this exercise to help students learn how to move their legs while maintaining abdominal engagement. Begin by having them lie on their back with their knees […]

Q: I tell my ballet students to pull up the front of their abdominals, but when I put my hand on their stomachs, I don’t feel anything. What can I do? A: Even when dancers do daily abdominal exercises, it doesn’t necessarily mean they will use them efficiently. Too many students engage their abdominals so […]