The BodyKinect Blog

Stay active and recover this winter with simple stretches and mobility exercises to keep muscles ready for the new season.

Bryn shares how body changes have shaped her dance journey, teaching her self-acceptance, adaptation, and a deeper connection to movement

At BodyKinect, we're constantly talking about how to improve technique and get stronger, but it's just as important to practice gratitude...

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...

5 Self Care Tips for Dancers

Before we can understand how biomechanics plays a role in dance performance, let’s be clear about the meaning of a few important terms....

In this article, you'll learn whether ankle weights are safe for dancers and if you should be adding them to your training.

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.

Whether you're a dancer, dance parent, or a dance teacher, here are some tips to help you prep for nationals this summer!

In this article, we discuss unsafe dance practices on social media such as stretches and exercises that may not be the best choice.

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!

I am so happy to announce our newest online training programs! "Give Your Turns A Tune-Up" and "How To Boost Your Jump Height" are...

I was so excited to be interviewed on the SciDance Podcast last month, hosted by Jazzy Cook. The SciDance Podcast is one of the very few...

It was awesome to work with a few dancers virtually this weekend for our virtual master class. We learned the anatomy of the core...

Hello dancers! I recently attended the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) 31st annual conference, and it was...

I did a poll on my Instagram story recently, and I asked dance teachers, "what is your biggest struggle when it comes to teaching dance?"...

Everyone in the dance world wants to be more flexible. I constantly see dancers who desire the aesthetic of having a flexible body. It's...