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Conditioning for Dance: Training for Peak Performance in All Dance Forms by Eric Franklin “…improves your technique and performance in all dance forms by strengthening the body’s core while improving you coordination, balance, alignment, and flexibility. The result is more lift without tension, deeper pli’es, higher jumps with less effort, tighter turns, and improved extension and turnout.”This book is a proponent of visualizations and “Thera-bands” (resistance bands) to improve form and ability, rather than forcing oneself to improve with sheer force. A relaxed body with good form lends ability and minimizes our chances for injury. Features 170 imagery illustrations, 160 dance-specific exercises to “maximize body-mind conditioning” along with a 20 minute full body workout. Contents1. Mind-Body Conditioning2. Embodied Imagery3. Reflexive Balance4. Relaxed Flexibility5. Aligned Movement for Improved Technique6. Strengthening the Center7. Building Power in the Legs and Feet8. Developing Power in the Torso and Arms9. Improving Turns, Jumps, and Turn-out10. Thera-Band Centre WorkoutYear: 2004Pages: 250