Anatomy for Dancers
by Luke Abnett
Learn how you can grow your flexibility, turnout and strength.
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Explaining every Detail to get better
12 Lessons
Over 1 hour of full Masterclass
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Private Feedback from Daniil Simkin
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About this class
Discover the basics of anatomy and how it pertains to you and your dancing. Luke Abnett shares invaluable information about 3 of the most important parts of your anatomy with clear examples of how a deeper understanding of your anatomical structure can help you to advance your skills.
Build your anatomical knowledge with a focus on the core, hips and feet. Learn how your muscles, bones and joints work together in your dancing so that you can progress your technique in a safe and efficient way.
Apply what you know directly to your training as Luke demonstrates how anatomy ties into dance on a practical level. With the help of 2 professional dancers, he shows the immediate effects of what understanding your anatomy can have on your dancing and your alignment in common ballet positions.
Lessons
included in this class
1. Our Anatomy
A crash course in the basic anatomy of 3 body parts which are particularly relevant to dancers: the core, hips and feet. With this introduction to Anatomy for Dancers, learn what actually happens in your body when you dance and how you can use your knowledge of anatomy to further your training.
2. Core Stability & Posture
Learn how gaining control over your center of gravity can affect your dancing with this detailed description of the core. Luke guides you through an explanation of the abdominal muscles, the glute muscles and the scapular stabilizers, sharing how they all work together to promote balance and coordination in your dancing. With clear demonstrations, Luke points out common faults in dance pertaining to the core. He references specific positions to further explain the topic.
3. Maximum Turnout
Luke explains the structure of the hip with a focus on its natural limitations in regard to mobility. Learn how you can safely extend these limitations to increase both your turnout and flexibility while still maintaining control over your movements.
4. Strong Feet
Learn about the many different parts of your feet and how easily they adapt as you move through various positions in your dancing. With your alignment in mind, the main focus of this lesson is to give you a solid base to help support your technique. Luke teaches you how to control your foot positions during balances, pirouettes, jumps and pointework with dancer demonstrations.
5. Bringing It All Together
Discover how the core, hips and feet work together to control overall body alignment for cleaner technique and more freedom in movement. With direct examples of anatomy in dance, learn how you can apply what you know to improve your alignment, extension and control in any position.
Teacher
Luke Abnett
former physio of THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL
Working with the students of the Royal Ballet School in London for many years, he developed an extraordinary expertise in helping dancers with injury prevention and optimizing the way they train so that they can achieve their dance goals in a safe and efficient way.
His science-based approach to physiotherapy is the foundation of his practice, and his passion for helping dancers discover their true potential is what makes his approach so unique.
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✔️ Workbooks for every class
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✔️ New class added every month
✔️ 7-Day money back guarantee
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Anatomy for Dancers
by Luke Abnett
Learn how you can grow your flexibility, turnout and strength.
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5 Lessons
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Lessons
included in this class
1. Our Anatomy
A crash course in the basic anatomy of 3 body parts which are particularly relevant to dancers: the core, hips and feet. With this introduction to Anatomy for Dancers, learn what actually happens in your body when you dance and how you can use your knowledge of anatomy to further your training.
2. Core Stability & Posture
Learn how gaining control over your center of gravity can affect your dancing with this detailed description of the core. Luke guides you through an explanation of the abdominal muscles, the glute muscles and the scapular stabilizers, sharing how they all work together to promote balance and coordination in your dancing. With clear demonstrations, Luke points out common faults in dance pertaining to the core. He references specific positions to further explain the topic.
3. Maximum Turnout
Luke explains the structure of the hip with a focus on its natural limitations in regard to mobility. Learn how you can safely extend these limitations to increase both your turnout and flexibility while still maintaining control over your movements.
4. Strong Feet
Learn about the many different parts of your feet and how easily they adapt as you move through various positions in your dancing. With your alignment in mind, the main focus of this lesson is to give you a solid base to help support your technique. Luke teaches you how to control your foot positions during balances, pirouettes, jumps and pointework with dancer demonstrations.
5. Bringing It All Together
Discover how the core, hips and feet work together to control overall body alignment for cleaner technique and more freedom in movement. With direct examples of anatomy in dance, learn how you can apply what you know to improve your alignment, extension and control in any position.
About this class
Discover the basics of anatomy and how it pertains to you and your dancing. Luke Abnett shares invaluable information about 3 of the most important parts of your anatomy with clear examples of how a deeper understanding of your anatomical structure can help you to advance your skills.
Build your anatomical knowledge with a focus on the core, hips and feet. Learn how your muscles, bones and joints work together in your dancing so that you can progress your technique in a safe and efficient way.
Apply what you know directly to your training as Luke demonstrates how anatomy ties into dance on a practical level. With the help of 2 professional dancers, he shows the immediate effects of what understanding your anatomy can have on your dancing and your alignment in common ballet positions.
Luke Abnett
former physio of THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL
Working with the students of the Royal Ballet School in London for many years, he developed an extraordinary expertise in helping dancers with injury prevention and optimizing the way they train so that they can achieve their dance goals in a safe and efficient way.
His science-based approach to physiotherapy is the foundation of his practice, and his passion for helping dancers discover their true potential is what makes his approach so unique.
What is included
in a membership?
Get Started
✔️ Unlimited Access (100+ Lessons)
✔️ Instructional workbooks for every class
✔️ Mobile App for iPhone or Android
✔️ New class added every month
✔️ 7-Day money back guarantee
