What You'll Learn
- Core engagement strategies to improve balance and stability in center work.
- Targeted mobility exercises for the hip flexors, quads, and glutes.
- Proper breathing techniques to enhance the effectiveness of deep stretches.
- Modifications for planks and twists to suit different fitness levels.
- Techniques for a dynamic warm-up that prepares the body for pointe work.
About This Video
Elevate your training with this specialized 30-minute full body conditioning class led by guest instructor Dr. Nina Geromel, PT, also known as The Pointe Doc. At Broche Ballet, we believe that understanding the mechanics of your body is key to achieving grace and strength on the floor. This session is designed to bridge the gap between physical therapy and artistic performance, focusing on the specific muscle groups essential for ballet dancers.
The class begins with a dynamic warm-up to increase blood flow and prepare your joints for deeper work. From there, you will move into a series of yoga-inspired flows and twists. These movements are specifically curated to engage the core and improve spinal mobility, which are crucial for maintaining proper alignment during a center practice or while working en pointe. You will work through various plank variations to build the stability needed for jumps and balance.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to targeted mobility and stretching. Dr. Geromel guides you through essential hip flexor and quad stretches, which are often tight in dancers. By utilizing the butterfly stretch and other inner-thigh openers, you will learn how to increase your range of motion safely. Throughout the routine, the emphasis remains on the glutes and core—the powerhouse of the dancer—ensuring that every movement supports your ballet technique.
Whether you are preparing for a rigorous barre session or cooling down after a long day in the studio, this conditioning class provides the tools you need to prevent injury and enhance your flexibility. Join the Broche Ballet community and discover how professional physical therapy insights can transform your dance practice, making your movements more fluid and your positions more secure.
