Comments on: The Core or Center http://danceadvantage.net/2008/04/08/the-core-or-center/ Giving students, teachers, and parents an edge in dance education Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:27:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Talking Technique | Dance Advantage http://danceadvantage.net/2008/04/08/the-core-or-center/comment-page-1/#comment-1962 Talking Technique | Dance Advantage Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:56:48 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-1962 [...] The Core or “Center” [...] [...] The Core or “Center” [...]

]]> By: Introducing the Iliopsoas : Dance Advantage http://danceadvantage.net/2008/04/08/the-core-or-center/comment-page-1/#comment-1624 Introducing the Iliopsoas : Dance Advantage Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:11:40 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-1624 [...] A dancer that moves smoothly and efficiently is utilizing the strength  and stability of their center or core, of which the iliopsoas is an essential [...] [...] A dancer that moves smoothly and efficiently is utilizing the strength  and stability of their center or core, of which the iliopsoas is an essential [...]

]]> By: A Jeté That’s Truly Grand « Dance Advantage http://danceadvantage.net/2008/04/08/the-core-or-center/comment-page-1/#comment-13 A Jeté That’s Truly Grand « Dance Advantage Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:42:15 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-13 [...] the muscles in your core. I may sound like a broken record, but this is essential for freeing the limbs for movement and [...] [...] the muscles in your core. I may sound like a broken record, but this is essential for freeing the limbs for movement and [...]

]]> By: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Turnout - Part II « Dance Advantage http://danceadvantage.net/2008/04/08/the-core-or-center/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Turnout - Part II « Dance Advantage Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:13:26 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-12 [...] away from each other. Attention is drawn to a very important portion of the body - the base of the centre - which will help students begin to harness the power of the pelvis in jumping, leaping, and other [...] [...] away from each other. Attention is drawn to a very important portion of the body – the base of the centre – which will help students begin to harness the power of the pelvis in jumping, leaping, and other [...]

]]> By: Vertically Challenged: Improving Your Jumps « Dance Advantage http://danceadvantage.net/2008/04/08/the-core-or-center/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Vertically Challenged: Improving Your Jumps « Dance Advantage Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:14:48 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-11 [...] force. This slows the jump and reduces its height. What keeps the stones in alignment is a strong core. This does not mean you should be stiff like a pogo stick when you jump. The center is strong and [...] [...] force. This slows the jump and reduces its height. What keeps the stones in alignment is a strong core. This does not mean you should be stiff like a pogo stick when you jump. The center is strong and [...]

]]> By: Improving Pirouettes « Dance Advantage http://danceadvantage.net/2008/04/08/the-core-or-center/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Improving Pirouettes « Dance Advantage Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:03:26 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-10 [...] Engaging your abdominal/core muscles is necessary for maintaining good alignment during the turn. 2. Every turn is a balance, so work on [...] [...] Engaging your abdominal/core muscles is necessary for maintaining good alignment during the turn. 2. Every turn is a balance, so work on [...]

]]> By: danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.net/2008/04/08/the-core-or-center/comment-page-1/#comment-9 danceadvantage Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:16:29 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-9 Yes, pregnancy certainly changes things. My center of gravity was very different while I was pregnant and the already established strength in my core muscles definitely helped as my body changed throughout the pregnancy. I was able to do everything I would normally do in classes that I was teaching until swelling in my legs and ankles got really bad (fortunately classes took a break for summer during my last trimester). Yes, pregnancy certainly changes things. My center of gravity was very different while I was pregnant and the already established strength in my core muscles definitely helped as my body changed throughout the pregnancy. I was able to do everything I would normally do in classes that I was teaching until swelling in my legs and ankles got really bad (fortunately classes took a break for summer during my last trimester).

]]> By: amberlynnlane http://danceadvantage.net/2008/04/08/the-core-or-center/comment-page-1/#comment-8 amberlynnlane Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:21:49 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-8 I'm glad you agree with my take on the feather imagery! Those that argue against it in my comments have good points too, though, so I would recommend readers not miss the comments either. Being pregnant while dancing (my current situation) poses special challenges. "Finding your center" has a whole new meaning every time I enter the dance floor. Strengthening isn't really on my agenda right now, and won't be until after the baby is born, but that doesn't mean I ignore it. If I find my center, I can still move as freely as if I weren't pregnant. I’m glad you agree with my take on the feather imagery! Those that argue against it in my comments have good points too, though, so I would recommend readers not miss the comments either.

Being pregnant while dancing (my current situation) poses special challenges. “Finding your center” has a whole new meaning every time I enter the dance floor. Strengthening isn’t really on my agenda right now, and won’t be until after the baby is born, but that doesn’t mean I ignore it. If I find my center, I can still move as freely as if I weren’t pregnant.

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