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Ball vs. Foam roller for tight calves after rehearsal?
My calves are completely dead after all the grand allegro work today. Which one do you guys prefer for rolling out at home, a foam roller or a tennis/theraband ball?
what’s your spotify playlist to get hyped up before morning class?
i’m so tired of my usual playlist on the train to the studio! i also dont know what to listen when im warming up by myself in the studio. i need something energetic to wake me up before 9:30 barre. what are you guys listening to right now?
Taking rest days
Sundays are supposed to be my day off, but I just spend them sitting on the couch and I'm not sure if this is productive or what I should be doing on my days off. I feel like I should be stretching, rolling out, practicing variation details, or doing cross-training. It feels like if I’m not actively working on my body, but at the same time I know I need to give my body some time to rest. How do you all spend your rest days so that it's relaxing and productive?
Favorite non-bulking core exercises for holding arabesque height?
I can get my leg high in a grand battement, but the moment I try to hold an arabesque or attitude en l'air, my lower back instantly pinches and my leg drops. My teacher says my deep core and lower glutes aren't supporting the extension. What are your absolute favorite floor-barre or conditioning exercises to target those specific muscles without gripping in the hip flexors?
struggling with fueling enough on double-rehearsal days... suggestions?
so we just started run-throughs for our fall showcase, which means i’m in the studio from 9 to 6 with only a 45 minute lunch break and short 15 minute pauses. by 3 in the afternoon, my legs feel dead. i also dont really like eating a heavy meal during lunch because i hate dancing with a full stomach but clearly what I’m doing right now isn't working. what are your go-to quick, light, high energy snacks that don't make you feel weighed down when dancing?
Recovery routine after a full day of rehearsals
What does your post-rehearsal recovery look like? I've been doing ice baths and foam rolling but wondering if there's anything I'm missing. My muscles are still sore the next morning.
Dealing with performance anxiety before shows
I love dancing but every time a show approaches I get so nervous I can barely eat. How do you all manage pre-performance anxiety? Would love to hear what works for you.
Finding the right ballet studio as an adult beginner
I'm 28 and just starting ballet. It's been a dream of mine for years. How do I find a studio that's welcoming to adult beginners? What should I look for?