Exercise to improve
your Dancing in Heels
I've been a dancer all my life, I transitioned into becoming a salsa & bachata dance instructor, finding a great joy in teaching classes and performing in dance teams. However, throughout this journey, I also sustained several injuries, which held me back from fully enjoying dancing.
That's when I discovered the amazing power of physical therapy and how it can benefit dancers' lives. I decided to shift my career to focus on rehabilitation and pursue my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
I'm so excited to help you,
and Want to share these great exercises.
Foot Strengthening for Dancing in Heels
1
Big toe towel press
Put a folded towel underneath your big toe.
Maintain full foot contact while pushing your big toe into the towel .
(Hold about 5 sec each time x 10 reps)
Press your toe into the towel while lifting the heel
(12 repsx2)
Big toe towel press with a heel raises
2
Stand with a towel roll underneath the big toe. Slowly press your big toe into the towel, if possible perform while standing on one leg.
(Hold about 5 sec each time x 10 reps)
Big toe press in standing
3
Big toe press with a spine hinge
4
while pressing the towel, hinge your spine forward and back to center
(Perform 10 reps x 2)
