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Best Exercises to improve Dancer’s feet and point for ballet

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Best Exercises to improve Dancer’s feet and point for ballet

I spent years putting my feet under couches, pinching my achilles tendons and bruising my heels to get a better point. After many years of stretching and strengthening exercises, I can say my feet became much more flexible. As a teacher of dance, I encourage my students to work safely to stretch and strengthen their feet and arches for dance. The exercises below can be done daily at home or before ballet class at the dance studio. Be sure to use proper technique and stop if you feel any pain.

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Kathryn Morgan - How to Improve your Feet and Port de Bras

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Kathryn Morgan - How to Improve your Feet and Port de Bras

StretchStrength.com How To Video by Kathryn Morgan, former NYCB professional ballet dancer and internet personality.  She shows you how she loves and uses the Port de Band™ and Ballet Feet Stretcher. I have to share this because I am so excited and honored that Kathryn Morgan, former New York City Ballet ballerina and youtube personality, created a video sharing how much she loves my Port de Band™ and Ballet Feet Stretcher!! WooHoo! She is such a natural and explains the products so much better than I ever could!  Thank you Kathryn!  Here is Kathryn’s video youtube link: https://youtu.be/lO1724LtVMo I recommend you subscribe...

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Stretch + Strength = Success!

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Stretch + Strength = Success!

StretchStrength.com  Your secret to success! Stretch + Strength = Success!   Visit StretchStrength.com to “Set Your Talent Free!"     Watch the Port de Band™ Video

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11-year-old Avery and her ballet partner, 12-year-old Joey stop by to chat with Steve Harvey about their love for dance.

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Enjoy these delightful young ballet dancers as they discuss the art of dancing ballet!

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Stretch and Strength Exercises for Dancers and Gymnasts from Yo Amo la Danza

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I would love to hear what you think about these conditioning exercises. There are so many that I have never seen before! Very Creative.  Si buscas ejercicios para tu clase, aquí te damos ejemplos <3No olvides compartir el vídeo :) Posted by Yo Amo la Danza on Tuesday, October 20, 2015

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