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Split Leaps - Just for my reference!

From: http://www.gymnasticsstuff.com/SplitLeapArticle.htm As basic as the leap is, there are still a great number of gymnasts who cannot perform this skill correctly. Many gymnasts are reaching a 180 degree split of the legs, but they are not keeping their hips square, in line with their shoulders. Once a gymnast has become accustomed to turning her hips in order to reach a larger split of the legs, it can be very difficult to correct. Training a gymnast to keep her hips square during a split… Continue

Added by Dawn on July 10, 2009 at 5:30am — 6 Comments

Stretch Safety Article Copied from Dance Magazine

Your Body By Jen Thompson Peters ShareThis Dancers sometimes stretch to the point of contortion to improve their flexibility. But painful forced stretches can cause micro-muscle tears or pulls. Even seemingly harmless ones can do damage. Here are some popular stretches that physical therapists caution can strain muscles, plus some tips on smart ways to stretch. The Frog: Turnout Without Tears In this stretch, the dancer lies on her stomach and rotates her legs externally with her feet pressed… Continue

Added by Dawn on June 23, 2009 at 11:07am — 4 Comments

Livin' in a box

I thought I'd update as i've had a particularly good session today so it's good to keep the momentum going. After over stretching my right hip flexor and being told by my sports masseuse that I need to not stretch it for five weeks, I've had to be inventive with my routine. Time is ticking away to the performance date that i want to debut my enterology, so I'm working on that at the moment, as well as strengthening everything else. So, I did about an hour of spine work today, working with plou… Continue

Added by Dawn on June 8, 2009 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

First post, the post that hurts the most! :D

Well i thought I'd start with this blog to help keep me motivated with the old bendyness. After a really good session on friday, the first for a while i was equally pleased and frustrated with my progress or lack of in certain areas. I told my self to buckle up and be patient, good things come to those who wait. Today I had another go, a brief stretch after a nice hot bath and a bit of tai spine manipulation from a friend. Whilst watching ANTM, decided to have a proper go at working on my spli… Continue

Added by Dawn on May 11, 2009 at 1:04pm — 1 Comment

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Matt

Boxed up.

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Kachina Gosselin

My Introduction

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Matt

Recognition

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Emily Joyce

My Current Stretching Routine

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Emily Joyce

My First Post

Posted by Emily Joyce on December 8, 2009 at 7:45pm — 1 Comment

George

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Posted by George on November 30, 2009 at 12:44pm — 1 Comment

alisha

forth day of trainin

Posted by alisha on November 28, 2009 at 11:29pm — 3 Comments

Mike Sprite

Where are my photos ???

Posted by Mike Sprite on November 27, 2009 at 7:48am — 3 Comments

George

Dima Shine Bulkin is performing in Banana Shpeel (Chicago/NY)

Posted by George on November 26, 2009 at 12:27pm — 10 Comments

Karl Cice

My stretches now.

Posted by Karl Cice on November 24, 2009 at 10:55pm — 1 Comment

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