EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 24 MIN
Episode 94: A Better Way to Teach Flexibility for Dancers
from The Dance Physio Podcast · host Erika Mayall
There has (once again?) been a proliferation of posts on social media glorifying unsafe and extreme stretching practices. In this podcast episode I unpack why I think that is, and what we can do to address it.Traditional flexibility programs for dancers often only focus on passive stretching. In this episode you'll learn my 5-pronged approach to designing a flexibility program which will not only benefit more of your dancers, but do so in a safe way that won't risk injury.Learn more about the Flexibility Foundations Program: click herePodcast episodes mention in this episode:Episode 43: Nerve Glides for DancersEpisode 14: Flexibility for Dancers Part 4 - Active MobilityLearn more about Erika Mayall:Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.comSign up for my newsletter: Click hereSend me an email: [email protected] the show
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There has (once again?) been a proliferation of posts on social media glorifying unsafe and extreme stretching practices. In this podcast episode I unpack why I think that is, and what we can do to address it. Traditional flexibility programs for dancers often only focus on passive stretching. In this episode you'll learn my 5-pronged approach to designing a flexibility program which will not only benefit more of your dancers, but do so in a safe way that won't risk injury. Learn more about...
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