A great dynamic stretch to include in your pre performance routine or even just your daily mobility x
*NEW Cool down in 5 minutes
A great post dance class cool down.. It can be nice after a vigorous class to walk around a little first to allow the heart rate to come back down before stretching. With me talking the cool-down is a little longer than 5 mins but each stretch is performed for just 30 seconds. No excuses to just run out of class (hehe) Enjoy x
*NEW Warming up for front clicks :)
Try adding this dynamic sequence into your warm up routine to prep those hamstrings and hips for work! Imagine how much your clicks and shoots etc would improve even just adding these into every pre dance class 🙂
Sunday session. Feb 28th. Reflective journaling & Full body stretch.
Firstly be proud that you show up for yourself, that you’re taking the time out to slow down and reflect. We start with our journals, looking at this last week and the week ahead before a juicy full body stretch, it’s time to restore your body and energy levels. This is the day to wind down, slow down and recenter yourself.
Injury prevention with Fran. Hamstrings.
How do we prevent injury in another muscles group in Irish dance that is susceptible to injury. Fran is here to help x
12 Tips of Christmas. Day 6. Chloey x
Today we take a look at the posterior chain. All down the back of the body and some tips to improve the flexibility in this area x
Movement prep: Toy soldiers
Preparing for clicks, shoots and clicks – best done towards the end of your activation and mobilising.
Movement prep: Single leg deadlift
I love this move for balance, ankle stability, activating those hamstrings and hips.
Movement prep: Ostrich stretch
Hips n Hamstrings – A Riverdance favourite back stage mobility move.. Pop a few of these in whilst waiting back stage to perform.
Movement prep: Downward dog sequence
Another great all rounder: The downward facing dog with heel raises will lengthen through the hamstrings, lower legs, mobilise the ankles. Feel free to add to it with the hovers as shown and the extra core activation. 3-5 repetitions will be great!