If you've ever received a correction in class and thought, "Why won't my body won't just do that.." this episode is for you.
I'm back with Erica Centola, founder of Tournesol Dance and creator of The Ballet Body Blueprint, for a conversation that I genuinely wish I'd had at the very beginning of my ballet journey.
We walk through the anatomy that actually determines what ballet looks and feels like in your unique body... Not a generic "ballerina body." YOUR body. We cover:
- Foot shape: the difference between high arches and "flat" feet, what each type does well, and how to train smarter based on what you actually have
- Leg shape: straight vs. knock-kneed vs. bow-legged, and how each of these affects your balance, turning, and overall line
- Hip socket placement: how it affects turnout, what a healthy hip socket actually looks like, and why chasing flat turnout can be working against you
- Torso length: the little-known factor that explains things like why some people are "natural turners" and others struggle to control their turns
If you just keep hitting walls and experiencing the same frustrations, training harder probably isn't the answer. You might just need the facts of your anatomy so you can train smarter. Whether you're brand new to ballet or have been dancing for years, this conversation will change the way you see yourself in the studio.
CONNECT WITH ERICA 👇🏼
The Ballet Body Blueprint: online.tournesoldance.com
Instagram: @ericacentola, @tournesoldance and @rochesteradultballetcompany
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