Strength Training For Dancers

A couple of weeks ago Sunny and Mo started choreography for the new dance season.  The dance is gorgeous.  This choreographer is challenging them and it's a physical dance.  There are rolls and planks, ups and downs.  The girls look exhausted after they finish!

I watched their dances and it made me realize that they were seriously lacking in the strength department. 

Many people don't strength train for a bunch of (false) reasons.

1) Lifting weights will worsen your technique
--- It will actually help you prevent injuries and balance your muscles. 

2) You'll lose your flexibility.
--- As long as you continue to stretch, your flexibility will not suffer.

3) You'll get bulky. 
--- You have to work REALLY hard to get bulky. 

4) It increases your risk of injury
---When you strength train you strengthen muscles, tendons and ligaments. 
Stronger tendons & ligaments = protected bones


Added bonus:  Your moves will have more power. 


I have decided to start a strength training program for dancers. I haven't been able to find anyone anywhere that has a strength training program for dancers.