Dr. Meredith Butulis
Dance Medicine and Sport Physical Therapist | Personal Trainer | Pilates Instructor since 1998 | Life-long Dancer
The 12 Days of Fitmas Day 7: Puppy Stretch
Please join Minnesota Dance News' great sponsor Twin Cities Orthopedics on the 12 Days of Fitmas journey. Day 7: Puppy Stretch
The 12 Days of Fitmas Day 6: Side knee plank leg...
Please join Minnesota Dance News' great sponsor Twin Cities Orthopedics on the 12 Days of Fitmas journey. Day 6: Side knee plank leg raise.
The 12 Days of Fitmas Day 5: Three Leg Downward Dog
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The 12 Days of Fitmas Day 4: Hero stretch
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The 12 Days of Fitmas – Day 2: Soleus Stretch
Please join Minnesota Dance News' great sponsor Twin Cities Orthopedics on the 12 Days of Fitmas journey. Day 2: Soleus stretch.
How to Build Momentum for Turns
Question: I’m having trouble getting momentum for a set of open turns. Any tips?
Response: Thank you for the question on turn technique. There are...
How to Increase Back Flexibility
Question: Do you have any tips on how to improve my back flexibility? I’m trying to get my scorpion and firebird leap, but nothing...
Tips to get heels down on jumps
Question: During ballet technique, my dance teacher keeps noting that I need to get my heels down on jumps. I stretch my calves all...
1 Day Until Dance Team State: 5 Last Minute Packing Tips
Are you ready for Dance Team State?
Here are a few last minute items to include in your bag:
Water bottle. Remember that 2% dehydration...
2 Days Until Dance Team State: How to Visualize
Dancers and coaches,
Ever practice visualization? It is used by professional dancers and athletes often to enhance performance (especially during peak week)!
Today and tomorrow are...