This program focuses on building strength, conditioning, mobility and athleticism through a combination of bodyweight and loaded exercises which allows for continuous progression from beginner to advanced. Exercises such as squats, push ups, rows, deadlifts and isometric work such as planks are the backbone of this class. Our Basic Training Program will challenge dancers on many levels while always keeping the focus on proper technique.

In this class, I address mobility/flexibility issues as well as focus on technique, strength and performance. The goal is to help dancers establish a solid foundation of strength that will ensure their success in their dance classes. I begin each class with a warm up that includes a variety of mobility exercises to engage the whole body, beginning first on the floor, then moving to standing. Following the warm up, I guide the dancers through a core exercise followed by glute work. After this portion, I move into the strength training circuit for the class which includes 4-5 exercises alternating lower and upper body exercises. I end the class with a 5-8 minute conditioning routine and wrap up with a quick cool down to stretch the muscles that were used during class.

Class runs around 35-40 minutes, depending on the conditioning routine. Light weights (5-8lbs)  and bands (therabands or bands with handles) are the only equipment needed for this class. While the class is primarily bodyweight focused, a few exercises do require weights and bands.