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Modern dance poses require agility and stamina. Before leaping on stage, stretch the back, legs, shoulders, neck and more with some simple modern dance stretching exercises with the help of a dance teacher in this free dance lesson video series.
There are 35 videos in this series:
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Modern Dance Body Stretch With Arm CirclesWarming up before modern dancing is crucial to avoid injury. Stretch the body and arms before dancing with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Bouncing HangoverBending knees and bouncing in the modern dance hangover stretch increases the warm-up. Stretch using the bounce hangover with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Breathing ExercisesBreathing through the diaphragm relaxes the muscles in modern dancing warm-ups. Master breathing exercises with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Butterfly StretchStretch the inner thighs for modern dance with a butterfly stretch. Warm up with butterfly stretches with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Butterfly Stretch VariationPractice the modern dance butterfly stretch variation to warm up before a dance lesson. Learn to do butterfly stretch variations with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Child PoseIf stretches are too intense, relax muscles with a modern dance child pose. Learn to do a modern dancing child pose with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Crossing Leg StretchStretch the back and legs for modern dance with crossing leg exercises. Learn to do modern dance crossing leg stretches with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Dead Man PoseRelax all the muscles with a modern dance dead man pose. Maximize stretches using modern dance dead man poses with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Downward DogStretch the calf muscles with a modern dance downward dog pose. Master a modern dance downward dog pose with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Figure 8 HangoverRelax and breathe while doing the modern dance figure eight hangover stretch. Improve flexibility for dancing using figure eight hangovers with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Front Leg ExtensionsHolding the wall, stretch legs before modern dancing. Learn to do front leg extensions with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Hamstring StretchStretch the hamstrings and calves before practicing modern dance. Learn to do modern dance hamstring stretches with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Hip StretchesLaying on the back, bring knees to chest to stretch the hips before modern dancing. Learn to do modern dance hip stretches with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Lateral Stretch VariationIncrease modern dance lateral stretches by moving legs into a wider stance. Find out how to do lateral stretch variations with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Lateral StretchesTake time stretching the lateral muscles before modern dancing. Learn to do modern dance lateral stretches with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Leg & Feet AlignmentBefore modern dancing, make sure legs and feet are in proper alignment. Discover the proper feet and leg alignment posture with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Leg Extension Downward DogWarm up for a modern dance routine with leg extension downward dog. Find out how to do leg extension downward dog stretches properly with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Neck StretchRelease neck muscle tension by doing modern dance neck stretches. Warm up neck muscles before modern dance with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Plank PositionLike the yoga plank pose, start with a push-up position to do modern dance plank positions. Learn to do plank positions for modern dance with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Plough PoseBefore any modern dance lesson, make sure muscles are warmed up. Improve dancing flexibility using Plough stretches with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Quad StretchOpening the hips is important to modern dancing. Improve hip and quad flexibility with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Released HangoverControl muscles with slow movements when doing the modern dance released hangover stretch. Learn to do released hangovers for modern dance with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Rolling Down SpineRelax back muscles before modern dancing. Warm up using a rolling down the spine exercise with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Roll-Up SpineTo stretch back muscles before modern dancing, push tail bone under while rolling up the spine. Learn to do rolling up the spine modern dance stretches with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Modern Dance Runners StretchStretch the hips, stomach and legs with the runner's stretch for modern dance. Master the runners stretch before modern dancing with tips from a professional dance teacher in this free modern dance video lesson.
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Summary: Modern dance emerged in the beginning of the 20th century. A spin-off from ballet, the modern dance style is used to convey a story, emotion or political statement. Shedding the tutus and ballet slippers, dancers are encouraged to use their emotions and moods while dancing, which makes every modern dance performance different. Using gravity, modern dancers use their body weight to enhance movement, and because of the difficultly of many modern dance poses, proper conditioning and exercise is crucial for the dancer.
In this free video series, learn how to stretch for modern dance. Our expert, Chell Garcia-Trias, demonstrates some simple stretching exercises to do prior to dancing. Learn how to stretch the neck, back, shoulders, legs and arm muscles. Using some simple yoga poses, relax the muscles, and get tips for doing breathing exercises. Chell demonstrates how to stretch on the floor, wall and standing. So, before leaping on stage, learn how to stretch for modern dance routines today!
About the Expert
Expert: Chell Garcia-Trias has been dancing for 30 years. As a community scholar at Columbia College Dance School, she earned a B.A. in dance and acting. Garcia-Trias was artistic director for Brigid’s Daisy Dance Co. in San Francisco. She has traveled to St. Louis, Chicago, and San Francisco to dance professionally.
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