Does dance feel dangerous for you right now?
Feel like you’ve tried everything, and not making any progress in your injury journey?
Sadly, it’s more common than not, and it’s frustrating. I know. I get it. This is the unfortunate product of a shitty healthcare system and practitioners that aren’t equipped to work with active dancers.
Imagine being able to dance without worry. Without fear of pain or re-injury.
That’s where @jo.l.sui_generiscrew is today.
We built up his physical capacity and also, just as importantly, his confidence in his own abilities.
There’s still work to be done. And now we have a solid foundation to break past boundaries so this dude gets 1st place next year 😉💪
It you want that same level of clarity, direction, and support for your dance journey so that pain and injuries are a distant memory, then you need to apply for my waitlist (link in bio)
Jenn is one of the hardest working people I know.
Theirs is a classic case of “more dance = stronger dancer.”
They were on two dance teams, taking classes 3-5 times a week on top of weekly rehearsals. No matter how much they trained, their physicality never improved.
We had to take a step back and fill the gaps—And it’s made all the difference.
Want to be the next Jenn?
I have currently a waitlist for 1:1 clients. Join with the link in my bio and you’ll be the first to know when a spot opens up.
Working with @ariii.coleen was a blast!
What happens when you cut out the BS and focus on what actually moves the needle in your dance?
You get to train your dance harder, with more energy, and intention.
Wins aren’t always guaranteed, but you can control how you feel about your self, your body, and your dance journey.
Just ask, Co.
I have currently a waitlist for 1:1 clients. Join with the link in my bio and you’ll be the first to know when a spot opens up.
#breakin #strengthtraining #dancetraining #mobility #mobilityfordance
Let’s not over complicate this.
No gym routine will make you a better dancer.
To get better at dance, you need to practice dance.
Training in the gym allows us to build a body that can practice harder, take bigger risks, recover quicker, and be more adventurous in our training.
But with all the gym info out there, who knows what’s actually going to help?
There’s a lot of fluff out there that doesn’t really make you a better mover.
Focusing on these 3 things saves my clients time, and gets them results quicker, so they can train dance with less worry
A conversation I had with @openmatphysio about the work that we do.
I love my job. I love that I get to connect with, and help, so many of you around the world.
I love that we get to dance together. I love that this working relationship we’ve built is just that, a relationship. Not simply transactional.
Thank you for the trust so far. If you’ve been waiting for us to work together, shoot me a message. Otherwise, I hope we get to dance soon.
- Coach Migs.
Here’s a workout I do when I’m short on time, when I’m traveling, and don’t have a ton of equipment.
It’s quick, effective, and if you hit it hard, you’re doing over 200 reps in less than 30 minutes.
This workout is great for muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Your muscles will burn, your heart will be pumping, and the sweat will fall.
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Warm up- 10 minutes tops
3-5 minutes on your choice of cardio equipment to get your heart rate up.
3-5 minutes of mobility work. You can choose what your body needs here. I high recommend prepping hip extension, and any overhead shoulder work.
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EMOM (every minute on the minute) 1️⃣
One Turkish Get Up each minute.
Switch sides the next minute.
This should be fairly heavy. I’m using a 24 kilo bell here. Niecey is using a 16.
The key here is to choose a weight that is heavy enough where you’re not speeding through the rep.
One get up should take you about 30 seconds.
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EMOM 2️⃣
Swings and Push Ups
6-10 reps of each exercise
Using the same kettlebell you used for the get ups.
You can modify this for your current fitness level by adjusting the number of reps and the push up variation.
Similar to the get up, this should take you about 30 seconds to complete.
The key is finding a rep range that allows you to work without gassing out early!
If you’re maxed out at round 3, you’re doing too much
If you got to round 10 and barely broke a sweat, you’re going too light!
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Give it a try and follow for more training tips!
What a week of my training looks like.
We can train all qualities in a given week. From strength & power, to mobility.
What’s important, though, is that you make training your dance a priority. Your time in the gym doesn’t need to limit your time dancing.
A good plan gives you the time and space to build your body without sacrificing your dance time.
Don’t know where to start? Check the link in my bio for a free training guide.
When I talk to dancers about their training, they usually confuse lack of strength with lack of skill.
They believe that they just need more dance class, more practice...
The reality is their bodies just aren’t prepped for all the movements they want to do!
On the flip-side, some dancers think the gym will make their dance better. Nope.
You still have to practice. You have to train. You have to learn and be in the lab.
The gym is your path to unlocking your full dance potential, but it won’t replace your skills training.
Big shout out to @jo.I.sui_generiscrew@arunas_aru@elin.m.karlsson@asafolkhogskoladance@gravitystockholm for the trust with your students!
And to my friend @_wesgood 💪💪
Most dancers think the answer to being more dynamic is more classes and practice sessions. More time spent learning technique and steps.
In reality, you need to build your body to handle the dynamic movement you want to achieve.
How did my client start nailing the tricks they’ve been practicing?
It’s simple. They stopped fucking around and actually started training hard outside of the studio.
They got stronger, more powerful, more resistant to injury, so when it came time to practice their tricks, their body was more explosive.
Of course you should train your skills and techniques, but your body can only give so much when its output low.
Simplify your training. Hit it hard and you’ll see your results skyrocket.
Every art medium has its tools.
As dancers our tools are our bodies. Unlike other art forms, you can’t replace this tool.
Learning how to care for it is part of your job.
Influences from the the motherland 🇵🇭
The traditional dance is called ‘Maglalatik’
Originally performed to mimic a mock battle over latik—a coconut-based residue used in Filipino cooking
Dancers wear coconut shells strapped to their bodies.
They strike the shells with their hands to create different rhythms and to mimic combat.
I remember learning Maglalatik in college (shout out @umbcfasa )for our Philippine Culture Nights
Clips 1 and 2 are practice sessions where it working to add this influence into my own dance.
This is my way of leaning in on my roots and history to inform my choices with these dances—So my dance isn’t just a cosplay of someone else’s history. So it isn’t empty.
Magalaltik clips are from CSUN FASA, @bayanihannationaldanceco , Sambit ng Cbsua on YouTube
