I had an interesting conversation with a client before Christmas that really illustrated why it’s so important to have a solid foundation of strength in our bodies in order to dance safely and injury-free.

Tight lats or latissimus dorsi could be a result of lots of working at a computer, or driving, or perhaps both.

Watch this if you are a dancer who experiences tightness in your shoulders or you feel any discomfort in your upper back when your arms are overhead.

Our dance style has a rich variety of movement - much of which I think of as “organic” - an extension of how we move our bodies in everyday life.