Benefit of Pilates for dancers
1. Release tired and tight foot muscles
2. Mobilize the ankle joint for stronger supple feet
3. Stretch out the lower back and hamstrings
4. Open up the hips and engage the glutes and hamstrings
5. Strengthen your core
6. Deepen the connection between body and mind
7. Mobilize the spine in all directions
8. Work deep into spinal extensors
9. Maintaining an upright stance
Reference:
Search for Pilates (2014) Pilates for Young Dancers. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5HXIjhMWvI [Accessed 2 May 2015].
1. Release tired and tight foot muscles
2. Mobilize the ankle joint for stronger supple feet
3. Stretch out the lower back and hamstrings
4. Open up the hips and engage the glutes and hamstrings
5. Strengthen your core
6. Deepen the connection between body and mind
7. Mobilize the spine in all directions
8. Work deep into spinal extensors
9. Maintaining an upright stance
Reference:
Search for Pilates (2014) Pilates for Young Dancers. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5HXIjhMWvI [Accessed 2 May 2015].