Beginning Strength & Stretching – Bob Powers

Improve flexibility, strength, balance, and overall movement quality with Beginning Strength & Stretching, featuring Bob Powers, Julia Gorchakova & Elizabeth Roper.

Designed especially for beginning dancers, this program demonstrates stretching and conditioning exercises that can benefit dancers at every level. Regular stretching can help develop greater flexibility, improve posture and coordination, and prepare the body for more comfortable and controlled movement on the dance floor.

Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova share how their work with Elizabeth Roper helped them develop greater strength and flexibility in the feet, legs, hips, and abdominal area, while also improving balance, coordination, and their overall dancing.

Elizabeth J. Roper brings extensive experience as an international classical ballet instructor and choreographer, incorporating her knowledge of classical movement and body conditioning into exercises that can support Ballroom dancers in building a stronger physical foundation.

Contents

• Beginning Stretching & Conditioning
• Exercises for Flexibility
• Foot & Leg Strength
• Hip Mobility & Flexibility
• Abdominal Strength
• Posture & Body Alignment
• Coordination & Balance
• Exercises to Support Ballroom Dancing
• Relaxation Through Stretching
• Overall Body Conditioning