EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 12 MIN
#89: Why Your Dancer Still Can't Get Their Splits
from Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier
Your dancer stretches every day. They sit in their splits at home. They stay after class to stretch even longer.So why aren't they getting closer?In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest flexibility mistakes I see dancers and parents make: assuming that more stretching is always the answer.We'll discuss how to identify what is actually limiting your dancer's splits, why stretching the wrong muscles can slow progress, and how to create a more targeted plan for improvement.Because sometimes the answer isn't stretching harder.It's stretching smarter.TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH VIDEO, CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE EXAMPLES ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_LqYa1G3-wUSupport the showGot a question or story you'd like to share? Message me HERE, and your submission might even be featured in an upcoming episode!
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Your dancer stretches every day. They sit in their splits at home. They stay after class to stretch even longer. So why aren't they getting closer? In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest flexibility mistakes I see dancers and parents make: assuming that more stretching is always the answer. We'll discuss how to identify what is actually limiting your dancer's splits, why stretching the wrong muscles can slow progress, and how to create a more targeted plan for improvement. Be...
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