Stability With Mobility on DVD

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In my job as Consultant Physiotherapist for The National Ballet of Canada, I have come to realize how much effort it takes from the dancers to put together such beautiful performances. The physically demanding preparation that is involved and the fact that certain movements are repeated many times can cause dancers to suffer muscle strains. In order to avoid problems, the dancers do specific exercises that help them get stronger and prevent injuries.

I wanted to share these exercises with dancers of all levels, so I created a DVD entitled Stability with Mobility, an exercise program on video featuring Principal Dancer Heather Ogden. Heather guides viewers through a series of strengthening exercises, stretches and self massage for the ankles, feet, legs, hips and lower back.

Lindsay Fischer, Artistic Director of YOU dance and Ballet Master with the National Ballet says “The exercises Ginette has developed are effective solutions for a variety of basic physical problems stemming from lack of core stability. The exercises are not just physically well designed, but also require the connection between the idea and the action that is central to expressive movement. Any dancer who is serious about having a long and satisfying career should consider adding these exercises to his or her arsenal. ”

The DVD Stability with Mobility is on sale at the Ballet Boutique. Profit from the sale of the DVDs goes directly to The National Ballet of Canada.

[Photos by Bruce Zinger]