Big, powerful jumps are a goal for many dancers. It’s easy to assume the best way to improve jumps is simply to do more of them. And while repetition plays a role, it’s often not the missing piece.

Understanding Injury Risk in Growing Artistic Athletes

In classical ballet and many dance styles, turnout receives a tremendous amount of attention. Dancers spend years working to increase their external rotation and improve how their legs open from the hips. While turnout is undeniably important, another side of hip rotation is often ignored:  turn-in , or internal rotation. Many dancers have strong external rotation but very limited internal rotation. When this imbalance exists, the hip joint cannot move through its full range comfortably or...