Discover 5 reasons why a ballet barre class is a great option for adults who want to improve fitness, strength, flexibility, and grace.

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You may have heard that it's important to warmup before you dance. But perhaps you wonder why it's so necessary, and what exactly you...

Discover how to avoid the 3 biggest mistakes that adult dancers make that cut their dancing years short.

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In this post, you'll discover: What proprioception is in dance 5 reasons why proprioception can be a game changer for dance 5 tips for...

In this post: What is Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Is PBT for you? 6 ways PBT can improve your dancing Equipment needed for PBT How to sign up to PBT at Dragonfly Dance There are myriad ways to improve your ballet technique, one of which is PBT, which stands for Progressing Ballet Technique. In April this year (2023), three of Dragonfly Dance teachers undertook PBT teacher training so that we can offer our dancers the benefits of this training system to adult dancers i

In this post, you'll discover: Muscle memory and related terms - neuroplasticity, neuro-muscular pathways, and proprioception 3 muscle memory tips (accuracy, artistry, injury prevention) 8 ways to unleash the power of muscle memory If you are an adult dancer, understanding the role of muscle memory, neuroplasticity, and neuromuscular pathways can enhance your dance training. Muscle memory and related terms Muscle memory is the ability of our muscles to remember and repeat spe

Elissa Sara is an Occupational Therapist (an OT) who originally planned to be a ballet dancer. She now spends her life helping others...