"A Dance Horizons book."

First edition, by Andrea Watkins and Pricilla M. Clarkson, published in 1990.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foundations for successful training. Integration of physical requirements for performance -- The purpose of conditioning -- Basic anatomical information -- Conditioning for strength -- Conditioning for flexibility -- Additional training protocols -- The strength conditioning exercises -- The flexibility exercises -- Equipment and setup -- The foot, ankle, and lower leg. Structural anatomy -- Questions and answers: the foot, ankle, and lower leg -- Strength and flexibility exercises: the foot, ankle and lower leg -- The knee and hip. Structural anatomy -- Questions and answers: the knee and hip -- Strength and flexibility exercises: the knee and hip -- The trunk and neck. Structural anatomy -- Questions and answers: the trunk and neck -- Strength and flexibility exercises: the trunk and neck -- The shoulder and arm. Structural anatomy -- Questions and answers: the shoulder and arm -- Strength and flexibility exercises: the shoulder and arm -- Putting it all together. training the entire dancer -- Conditioning programs -- Moving beyond and next steps.

Based on the latest scientific research, Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger offers a complete conditioning program to help dancers improve technique and lessen the danger of injury. By presenting general principles of injury prevention as well as specific exercises for increasing strength and flexibility, the book provides information that dancers of all ages and skill levels can use to improve performance.Common problems are discussed in a question and answer format. It also gives a thorough overview of anatomy and exercise physiology.