Ballet and Modern Dance

Open Front Split may not be as pretty as a Squared Front Split or a Side Split, but it sure gets work done. Called by another name a Turned Out Front Split, is an important foundation for many disciplines such...

Imagine you are looking at two people: Both are doing exactly the same True (Squared) Front Splits. Both have legs 180 degrees apart and are sitting comfortably on the floor. While on the surface they are doing the same thing....

Of course you do. These guys are involved in almost everything. No Split can be performed without them. Very Few skills don't require adductors flexibility. We have a very special technique for you, to help you stretch those bad boys faster. To...

“TURN OUT!” may be the most commonly heard phrase wafting out of dance classes around the world. A 180-degree turnout is one of the most desired positions in the ballet world. For centuries dancers have worked to create the perfect...

If you have chronic shoulder pain... If you have poor range of motion in your shoulder... If you can't enjoy life or sports anymore.... This short article will change your life. Here is some good news. Most shoulder pains and poor...

  The answer comes from two places. Experience and Observation The science of kinesiology, on which the Zaichik Stretching techniques are based. Side Split You see side split requires a lot less muscles to be stretched than the front split....

Overstretching for the skills you want. You need more flexibility than you think you do. So how much flexibility do you really need?Say you want a 180 degree Penche or a Side Tilt. Or to hold a head high Martial...

Today I will give you a split progression method for achieving the Suspended Split. I got requests to make a tutorial on it, and here it is. Regardless if you are training for a career in aerial arts or fancy yourself...

  This 45 minute video will target the six hip flexors muscles one by one as well as those muscles which restrict the full extension of the hip. This one also contains additional strengthening exercises making use of reciprocal inhibition...