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?

Here are some pointers for increasing the height of your jumps and leaps.

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

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

18 tips for people who are trying to get their leg extensions to a higher level from a dancers perspective rather than a teacher!

Alright, so you’ve decided you would like to study at a dance intensive this summer — good for you! Studying dance outside of your dance studio will be an incredible experience for you to learn and grow. You will get an opportunity to learn from new teachers, choreographers and be in a whole new environment. You will be surprised at how much your dancing can improve in a few short weeks of intense study away from your typical day-to-day. So, how do you pick the program that is right for you? Here are 5 tips to help you choose a summer dance intensive:

Watching a dancer fly through the air in a grand jeté or execute the perfect split leap makes everyone in the audience gasp. It’s amazing to watch an explosive leap, and as a dancer, it is the perfect move to display grace and technique. Because of this, improving leaps is important to dancers at every level of their dance journey. Read on for three ways to improve your leaps.

While there are stylistically many types of arms, here are five keys to overall port de bras.