Dancer's Physique

albayin

I know I would never look like a royal dancer no matter how hard I train but it doesn't prevent me from trying to train with that goal. Anyone knows what workout routines a ballet dancer may have?

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I think I might not have been very clear with my questions...I was wondering what a dancer's typical training week might look like...besides all the ballet training...I read they also do pilates, cardio, and other stuff...I would like to see a dancer's training plan...

evileen99

You can use the Ballet Beautiful workouts by Mary Helen Bowers (American ballerina).

concordancia

Barre workouts are also becoming very popular and there might be a class in your area.

Just google "ballet workout youtube."

Of course, an actual ballerina trains for several hours a day...

Sunbrooke

You can use the Ballet Beautiful workouts by Mary Helen Bowers (American ballerina).

I loved the documentary "First Position" on Netflix. Their dedication is inspiring. I actually read somewhere that adults can still learn ballet. They aren't likely to wind up doing it professionally, but they can still do it as an enrichment.

Sunbrooke

Sorry. Didn't mean to quote. I clicked on the wrong thing.

albayin

You can use the Ballet Beautiful workouts by Mary Helen Bowers (American ballerina).

I loved the documentary "First Position" on Netflix. Their dedication is inspiring. I actually read somewhere that adults can still learn ballet. They aren't likely to wind up doing it professionally, but they can still do it as an enrichment.

I have this one and will dig it...

albayin

I think I might not have been very clear with my questions...I was wondering what a dancer's typical training week might look like...besides all the ballet training...I read they also do pilates, cardio, and other stuff...I would like to see a dancer's training plan...

albayin

yes, I did pick up some ballet trainings a few years back when I was already an adult...I was able to do some splits after a couple of years of training...but I would like to do more and wish to look more like a dancer...

concordancia

I think I might not have been very clear with my questions...I was wondering what a dancer's typical training week might look like...besides all the ballet training...I read they also do pilates, cardio, and other stuff...I would like to see a dancer's training plan...

I am pretty sure that if we looked into, a lot of what dancers do came before it was rolled into pilates for the rest of us: Mari Winsor, who popularized Pilates in recent years, was a dancer.

skinnyinnotime

I'm pretty sure they lift weights.

Have you tried googling this subject?

albayin

I'm pretty sure they lift weights.

Have you tried googling this subject?

I did but didn't find much specific info but I did get some ideas...just thought there might be some first hand experience here on this forum...

albayin

I think I might not have been very clear with my questions...I was wondering what a dancer's typical training week might look like...besides all the ballet training...I read they also do pilates, cardio, and other stuff...I would like to see a dancer's training plan...

I am pretty sure that if we looked into, a lot of what dancers do came before it was rolled into pilates for the rest of us: Mari Winsor, who popularized Pilates in recent years, was a dancer.

yes, it was mentioned that Joseph Pilates was one of the routines being used now to train dancers...

jamebb

I'm so far from being a dancer it's not even funny, but I did attend a q&a with some Alvin ailey dancers after a performance. They said that they take from 4-6 hours of classes and rehersals with choreographers a day + a performance (or two) per day. It's literally a fully time job, so if you have time go for it.

Eta- I think that when you're at that professional level it's more a matter of learning/practicing choreography and maintaining the flexibility, technique and strength they've developed over the years. So they are probably taking way more advanced versions of the adult classes you'd be taking

MistressPi

When I was dancing a lot (NOT ballet), I also did yoga (excellent for grounding you, and for balance) as well as resistance training. These both contributed to making me a better (and a better-looking) dancer.
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skinnyinnotime

I'm pretty sure they lift weights.

Have you tried googling this subject?

I did but didn't find much specific info but I did get some ideas...just thought there might be some first hand experience here on this forum...

I just googled and briefly read some stuff. It's normal to train/rehearse from 10am - 6pm! Even on performance days they train for 2-4hrs. Apparently even when they take a couple of weeks off they still do pilates!

Sounds like incredible hard work and discipline

albayin

I'm pretty sure they lift weights.

Have you tried googling this subject?

I did but didn't find much specific info but I did get some ideas...just thought there might be some first hand experience here on this forum...

I just googled and briefly read some stuff. It's normal to train/rehearse from 10am - 6pm! Even on performance days they train for 2-4hrs. Apparently even when they take a couple of weeks off they still do pilates!

Sounds like incredible hard work and discipline

seriously~