The 7 Best Strength Exercises for Dancers

The 7 Best Strength Exercises for Dancers

There is no doubt that dancers need to partake in strength training. Doing so provides several benefits to enhancing technique and creating a strong foundation for dance, as well as mitigating injuries. Here are 7 of the most beneficial strength exercises for dancers...
Why Being Strong is a Dancer’s Most Valuable Asset

Why Being Strong is a Dancer’s Most Valuable Asset

Dancers work hard. Dance is more than spins and splits and smiles. It is hours and hours of work in the studio, perfecting every movement. The dedication it takes to pursue a life of dance is no joke, but sometimes it comes at a price. Just like any other athlete in...
Dance for Life

Dance for Life

Throughout my training as a youth, I experienced the many limitations and injuries dancers often face. Pushing the boundaries of movement to long hours of training each day with little time to recover in between. The inner pressure to receive the highest recognition...
Top 3 reasons why you missed your PR your last test

Top 3 reasons why you missed your PR your last test

Everyone at Engineered Bodies always gets amped up and excited for test week because it’s an opportunity for our clients to validate all their hard work over the last 6-12 weeks of a program. It’s also a great feeling when you hit your personal record (PR) in a lift,...