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...