“Success in a turn depends on a strong center. Strength and calmness come from your center.”
Ethan Stiefel, principal dancer at American Ballet Theater
In the fourth and last part of this series we will learn a few exercises designed to strengthen your core muscles so you have more fuel for each turn you take on the dance floor. Not only is a strong core important for keeping your body healthy, but it also protects your spine and helps you maintain an optimal posture throughout the day.
Below you will find four suggested exercises with video explanations from top coach Yarixa Ferrao, a certified PACE instructor. I have trained many dancers with these exercises with outstanding results. Aim to do them twice to three times a week during a 15-minute session. When you practice your spinning drills, remember to support your torso with your stomach and back muscles; they should feel strong and engaged after a couple of weeks of these exercises!
Suggested core-strengthening exercises for Salsa dancers
1. Plank & Variations
2. Dirt Digger
3. Crunches & Variations
4. Push-ups!!
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And check out my Salsa DVDs at Jazzy Dance Company
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