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Ballet Workout: Roll Your Way to a Stronger Core

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Ballet Workout: Stronger Hips & Core

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How to Create Your Own Home Dance Studio

May 29

Our first ever Summer Pointe Intensive @c_unit_studio is well underway and I couldn’t be more excited!
Pointe Tip: You need strong toes to dance on pointe, but this exercise will help prepare you. All you need is a resistance band to try it out.

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Jan 29

So proud of my kids from C-UNIT! They brought their A-game to Velocity this weekend!
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Oct 23

Looking for a fun way to improve your back strength and flexibility?
Try this exercise!
I call it the rocking horse because in order to keep rocking, you will need to maintain the curve in your back just like a rocking horse or chair. Keep your knees straight and kick them up to the ceiling instead of forward, over your head.

Tip: Use a yoga to add a little cushion. Your hip bones will thank you.
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Mar 11

Want better turnout? Higher extensions? Sturdier turns?
Get a Resistance band and try out this exercise! Miss Kathleen’s turnout exercise isolates and strengthens the muscles surrounding your hips.
For best results, do this exercise every day, go slow and hold for 8 counts each time. Do as many as physically possible, adding a couple more each day.
For a more intense workout use a thicker band. Medium and Heavy bands work best.
#ballet #ballettips #turnout #turnoutexercises #balletclass #workouts #balletteacher #balletstudent #ballerina #betterturnout #strengthtraining #ballerinamagstudent #ballerinamagazine

Oct 22

Pirouette Practice with my little ones. (8-11 yrs) Love their reactions when they land a triple.
We start with balances, quarter turns, half turns, then singles and doubles.
At the end I always let my students try to do as many turns as they can. They might not be perfect, but it is a great way to help them relax and have some fun in order to break down any mental barriers or fears that they have about turning.

#pirouette #pirouettes #positivereinforcement #balletstudent #cunitstudio #ballet #balletclass #ballerinamagazine #ballerinamagstudent

May 20

Another Successful Recital!! 🎉Congratulations C-UNIT Dancers! You are amazing performers and wonderful human beings! Everyone chipped in and helped out wherever they were needed and I couldn't be more proud of all of you.
❤️ My C-UNIT Family!! #ballerinamagstudent

Feb 5

Got ballet questions?
Now you can ask me directly!
Go to www.ballerinamagazine.com and click on Ask Miss. Kathleen.

Happy Dancing! 💕

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Feb 9

#soussussunday
Sous sus means to suck. The reason the movement is call that is because you have to suck both feet together under your center line in one fluid movement.
#soussus #ballet #beginnerpointe #pointe #pointeclass #soutenu #balletterminology #balletclass #ballerinamagstudent #ballerinamagazine

Sep 20

Step one to getting your splits... Stretch every day.
Split charts will be available this week c-unit dancers!

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Feb 21

Looking for a fun or more challenging abdominal workout? Try this one out with one of your friends!
#absworkout #abs #dance #coreworkout #core #corestrength #ballet #balletclass #ballettips #balletteacher #balletwarmups #ballerinamagstudent #ballerinamagazine

May 10

Recital Photos are out at C-UNIT and I couldn't be more proud of all my dancers! 💕 One more week before showtime!! _______________________________________
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Oct 23

Happy World Ballet Day Everyone! 💜
#worldballetday #ballet #pointe #balletdancer #ballerinamagstudent #ballerinamagazine #cunitstudio

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