Ballet and Modern Dance

How to Improve Flexibility for Higher Leg Extensions in Ballet Many dancers dream of achieving higher leg extensions in ballet, but you no longer have to dream about it! Here at EasyFlexibility, we understand that improving flexibility for leg extensions...

  The Arabesque is a timeless and fundamental pose in ballet and dance, revered for its beauty, grace, and technical complexity. In this in-depth article, we will explore the history, technique, anatomy, and kinesiology of the arabesque, and how mastering...

Unlocking the Secrets of the Semitendinosus: Its Role in Ballet's First Position. The Semitendinosus muscle in Turnout Ballet Position - Could this be the muscle that is preventing you from doing a full turnout? The semitendinosus muscle, part of the hamstring group located at the back of the thigh, plays a pivotal...

Whenever I meet people, I can be sure there will be stretching and flexibility questions coming my way. One question that comes up often had to do with the front split. Actually with the front Split(s). How do I "Convert"...

In this article we'll talk about a very unique stretching technique called ~Harmony~ (the ~Name~ in between tildes "~     ~" indicates a Zaichik Stretching Technique ZST). A Unique Technique To be fair each ZST is unique because they are...

"Everyone who can do a squared Front Split, can also do the one with the Turn Out. " It's a common assumption, but it's not always true. In practice, some people can only do the True (Squared) Front Split. Other...

The Symbiosis of Strength and Flexibility - they help each other survive, grow and prosper. A flexible athlete can produce more force and a strong athlete becomes flexible faster. Any Dancer, Martial Artist, Gymnast and any other athlete knows this....

“TURN OUT!” may be the most commonly heard phrase wafting out of dance classes around the world. A 180-degree turnout is one of the most desired positions in the ballet world. For centuries dancers have worked to create the perfect...

Welcome back to the final installment of the Foot & Ankle series. By this time, you have tried a few stretching and strengthening exercises on your own or with the help of the Foot and Ankle Flexibility Program. In PART TWO,...