The BodyKinect Blog

When I watch dancers in the studio, one thing always stands out: the difference between strength and stiffness . It’s subtle, but it changes everything—the fluidity of a turn, the height of a leap, and the effortless control in balances. Many dancers think they need to be tighter, stronger, or more rigid to “hold themselves together.” They grip their core, lock their knees, or squeeze through the hips because it feels like control. But here’s the thing: true stability doesn’

Landing with control isn’t just about looking clean! It’s about protecting your knees and ankles from real damage. Stage floors are unpredictable, and without the right strength and technique, even small mistakes can add up fast. We're breaking down what safe landings really require and how to train for them.

Have you ever heard a dance teacher say “we need to keep running the dance so you can build your stamina?” Growing up that was something I heard a lot, especially when competitions were right around the corner. Years later, I now know that that’s really not helping you build your stamina.  Before we talk about why that is - what even is stamina and why is it so important for dancers?  Stamina is the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort, exertion, or activity

Before we can understand how biomechanics plays a role in dance performance, let’s be clear about the meaning of a few important terms. Biomechanics  is “the science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by these forces.” (Sutton, 2022).  Kinesiology  is “the study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology” (Sutton, 2022). So how do these ideas help us better understand our movements in dance? Understanding

Pirouettes are something that can be “hit or miss,” right? Not when you do strength training! Check out these 6 exercises.

As a young dancer, do you need more back flexibility or back strength? In this post, you'll learn how to do both.

You’re trying so hard to stay on relevé for your pirouette but your whole body is shaking and your ankles are wobbling... what do you do?

Have you ever been told the same correction week after week by your dance teacher? It's frustrating. But how do we fix the problem?

These 3 mistakes are the biggest ones I see when it comes to turnout in dancers. You can improve your turnout with strength exercises!

Pirouettes can be tricky and mentally draining. Our goals of hitting 3 pirouettes let alone 10 pirouettes can seem daunting for some dancers. However, having a dance trainer who knows your body and knows dance science can help you achieve the perfect pirouettes. While I could ramble about this topic forever, we’ll keep it simple. Let’s Talk Alignment Alignment is crucial for dance technique, especially in ballet. It’s not just crucial because your ballet teacher says so. It’s