As dancers, we are strong, artistic, talented, and bendy beyond belief. We create the vision that choreographers ask of us all while feeling our feels and throwing our bodies around. Always remember, dance is not meant to hurt you and cause injuries, but you have to put in additional effort outside of the classroom, or outside of just the classes you want to take. If your studio offers them, take the conditioning class and seek more knowledge about how your body works.

We all have that one friend who is uber flexible and as dancers we are all always working on flexibility. But sometimes our stretching practices can end up being more harmful than helpful in the long run. What are the dangers of Oversplits?

5 of the best drills and exercises to help dancers improve and learn how to do a full split leap.

Is your teacher telling you that you got tight hips? Here is how to fix tight hips (FOR DANCERS) As dancers hip flexors flexibility can be the difference between having your leg at 90 degrees or 180 degrees. And let's be honest who would not want to have their leg at a perfect 12 o'clock. From 0-90 degree it's all muscular but once you go past 90 degrees it's a lot more hip flexibility.

To get yourself to a place of long lines and lift, it's a balance of proper alignment, strength training and strategic stretching.

In the world of fitness most core exercises are created equal. However, you as a dancer are a special type of athlete, which means your fitness needs should be carefully crafted for your goals of strength, fluidity, endurance, power and grace. Here are some of the ones to avoid.

Summer is a time for sun, pools, vacations and relaxation. Oh wait, I can’t. I have dance. Summer for dancers is the perfect time to incorporate cross-traini...

Having the ability to dance full out through ALL of your dance classes is hard. We feel you! Then, add in additional rehearsals after classes AND then the pe...