How do ballet dancers get flexible? I’ll be showing you the stretches I did as a kid back when I used to be really stiff! They’re easy to remember and helpful for even the most inexperienced beginner.
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Hi, I’m Jeanette Kakareka!
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It’s requested A LOT to talk about how I got flexible/how to improve flexibility/what stretches to do. WELL, today I finally give the people what they want!
When I was a kid I was really really REALLY not flexible! I had a lot of catching up to do when I first joined a preprofessional ballet school, so I spent a lot of time stretching on my own. In the video I show you the EXACT SAME stretches I did. Well, it worked for me! And while I do think genetics play a big part in what your capable of achieving, it’s important to unlock your own potential so you can feel your best!
➭ Video on how I became a professional ballet dancer, explaining more details about my story as a student: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4O57c7ITBYHmQ1Hrj5kltC?si=7rvPxpXxSl2AOUGeiaa2SA
➭ Since this video, I've also published an ankle strengthening guide! I give four exercises you can do in any small space with just a theraband and a pilates block https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3798njndsfQ
- professional image used in video as “after” shot was taken by Sergei Gherciu in Raymonda at Bayerisches Staatsballett
outro music written + produced by my brother Charles Kakareka https://instagram.com/charleskakareka
Clouds by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/foxbeatmusic/joakim-karud-clouds-royalty-free-soundtrack-music-buyfree