Your spine doesn’t move on its own. An entire team of muscles, tendons, and ligaments makes ballet possible, and most dancers are only using half of them.
In Part 2 of the Ballet Science spine series, Dr. Caroline Simpkins (former professional ballerina, PhD in biomechanics) breaks down how the spinal support system actually works in ballet.
We examine the distinction between deep stabilizing muscles and global movers, why dancers tend to grip their backs and abdominals, and how this imbalance can limit technique and increase the risk of injury.
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