Flexibility Pearls — Dance
Why is it easier to do a turn out in the second position than in the first position?
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I got this question quite a lot of times, usually from bullet dancers “How come I can turn out a lot more in the second position, than I can in the first position?” For those of you who are not...
Arabesque Analysis
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On the left, you see a picture of a beginner's arabesque. And thisis a technique we are going to analyze. And for comparison, you're seeing anadvanced student performing an arabesque on the right. This analysis will answer the question "what...
Developpe Content
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Does your leg feel heavy while doing a Developpe? Would you like to know how to solve this? Then take a look at the ZST technique called Content. The EasyFlexibility ZST is performed in two steps which repeat for a...
Developpe Harmony
Posted by Paul Zaichik on
Certified Instructor Judy shows a stretching technique from the Easyflexibility system to achieve effortless extensions, flatter splits, and lighter developpes * It is performed in two steps which alternate and repeat ideally from 3 to 5 times. Watch the video...
Today your tightest stretch will become easy…
Posted by Paul Zaichik on
Have you ever been so tight in a stretch, you could not even start the stretch? You are not alone, many people have this challenge. Here is how to solve it I have spoken to many frustrated people about...
Still in Pain when you stretch? Here's how to avoid it...
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Don't force your muscles to stretch Muscles adapt to stretching between attempts Your Fibers need time to adjust to what you require of them Rest for a few seconds When you try again your body will be more prepared and...
Strength in Flexibility: Foot & Ankle – PART 1
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Every day, millions of people wake up, drive to work, run errands, and take part in various other activities. But as a dancer, “being on your feet” all day takes on a whole new meaning. To a dancer, movement is...
Troubleshoot Your Butterfly Stretch
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Recently we discussed the applications of Zaichik Stretching Principles to the Butterfly Stretch. (If you missed the article click here to read it). We received numerous replies from people who tried the techniques and were happy to see their Butterfly get...
The Final Turnout
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So by now you have tried the Turned Out Incline Plane (TIP) from here. Chances are you got cramps trying to hold a full turnout that we dealt with in the previous article. If not - Congratulations. You are ready...