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Stretching and Flexibility

Learn several ways of stretching to increase flexibility.
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24 Articles in: Stretching - Stretching and Flexibility for Dancers
Front splits - Photo © Tracy Wicklund
9 Illustrated Steps to Help You Learn to Do Splits
The first of 9 steps in an illustrated, easy tutorial to teach you how to do splits, including front and straddle splits.
Tracy Wicklund
A Straddle Stretch Routine for Learning to do a Splits
A step-by-step guide illustrating how to stretch to increase flexibility for doing the splits.
Tracy Wicklund
Butterfly Stretch Starting Position
A step-by-step tutorial illustrating how to do a butterfly stretch
Dougal Waters / Getty Images
Yoga Stretches for Dancers
Add a few yoga stretches to increase your flexibility.
Photo © 2008 Treva Bedinghaus, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Barre Stretch - Flexibility in Ballet
Illustrated demonstration of barre stretches in ballet.
Tracy Wicklund
Quadriceps Stretch
An illustrated tutorial of exercises to improve leg flexibility.
Tracy Wicklund
Upper Leg Stretches for Dance
A step-by-step guide to thigh stretches helpful for warming up the legs before you dance.
Right leg stretch - Photo © Tracy Wicklund
Stretch to the Right
An illustrated stretch routine for jazz dancing that you can do at home.
Tracy Wicklund
Release Down and Roll Up
An illustrated step-by-step guide to stretching your hamstrings and strengthening your back and arms for jazz dancing.
Tracy Wicklund
Press Knees
An illustrated, step-by-step guide to performing a hip stretch for jazz.
Photo © Tracy Wicklund
Leg Hold
An illustrated guide to doing a leg hold in dance.
Photo © Tracy Wicklund
Warm Up for Tap Dancing
Learn how to warm up for tap dancing.
Why do my joints pop and snap while I'm stretching?
Why do my joints make popping and snapping sounds while I stretch?
How to Improve Your Flexibility Effectively
How can I stretch more effectively in order to improve my splits?
Contract and flex - Tracy Wicklund
Contract and Flex
STretch your thighs and hamstrings.
Leg on Barre - Tracy Wicklund
Ballet Barre Stretches
Learn a few stretches using the ballet barre to help you do the splits.
Splits - Tracy Wicklund
Learn Stretches for Getting Your Splits
Try a few extra stretches for increasing flexibility and getting your splits.
staticstretch.jpg - Troy Aossey / Getty Images
Dance Warm Up
Warming up your body for dance is critical for preventing injury. Try incorporating both dynamic movements as well as static stretches into your warm up routine.
Cooldown Exercises
Performing a cooldown is a great way to give your body a chance to recover after a strenuous dance class. Properly cooling down your muscles may prevent soreness as well as injury.
Common Stretching Mistakes Made by Dancers
Learn four mistakes made by dancers while stretching.
Pilates for Ballet Dancers
Learn how incorporating Pilates into your weekly routine can help you improve as a dancer.
Oversplits - Tracy Wicklund
Safe Stretching Exercises - How to Become More Flexible Without Injury
Learn ways to safely improve your overall flexibility.
staticstretch.jpg - Troy Aossey / Getty Images
Learn the Basic Principles of Flexibility
Learn the basics of flexibility and types of stretches for becoming more limber.
Flexibility 101
Learn the basics of flexibility and types of stretches for becoming more limber.
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