Balance 101

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📖 How this E-Book is organized:

  • Chapter 1 - The Basics
  • Chapter 2 - Teaching Tips
  • Reference List
  • Merch Coupon

📱 This PDF of 30 evidence-based teaching tips includes:

  • Is a strong core all that you need to have strong balance? The answer will shock you
  • The 3 balance systems & how this pertains to dancers... again, it's not all about Core Strength
  • Proprioception - What is it & what would happen without it?
  • Size of Support Base - How this affects balance
  • How the Foot plays a Role - You may be shocked by this
  • How Injuries affect motor programming needed for Balance
  • Static vs. Dynamic - What dancers use more of
  • What type Dancers should train & why
  • Why 30 seconds is the Gold Standard 
  • How Balance is like a Feedback Loop - Once you understand this, you understand how balance works
  • Adding Challenges to the 30 sec Gold Standard
  • 5 Star Balance Test
  • Static Balance Tests
  • Screening Test Recommendations
  • & more fun stuff!  

📍 NOTE

This E-book was last updated in April 2025.

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Improve your dancers’ poise and control with the Balance eBook—a focused guide for dance teachers to build better balance through targeted techniques, exercises, and alignment tips!

WHAT REAL EDUCATORS SAY:

Maria does a wonderful job of breaking down complex scientific concepts into accessible information. "Balance 101" is both visually pleasing & full of actionable advice to help dancers gain a more thorough understanding of how the three balance systems work together!

Caitlin Sloan

The Brainy Ballerina

What sets this apart

  • Over 30 Teaching Tips - Especially because balance is a complex process that involves 3 body systems - but I keep it simple for you
  • 2 chapters - For easy reading and following
  • A few of the standard balance tests - Used with dancers and why
  • How does a smaller vs. bigger support base affect balance? The answer may shock you!
Balance 101