Conditioning for Dance: Training for Whole-Body Coordination and Efficiency - Softcover

Eric Franklin's first edition of Conditioning for Dance was a bestseller. Now it's back and better than ever, offering state-of-the-art conditioning exercises. This brand new second edition incorporates the latest scientific research on strength, flexibility and conditioning. It offers readers a wealth of new material, including over 100 conditioning exercises, two new chapters and a web resource featuring video clips. Conditioning for Dance blends imagery, focus and conditioning exercises for dancers to enhance their techniques and performance while practising injury-prevention strategies. Franklin also offers practical tips that help dancers develop their own personal conditioning plans.

Eric Franklin is the director and founder of the Institute for Franklin Method in Switzerland. He has more than 35 years of experience as a dancer and choreographer. He has taught extensively throughout the United States and Europe and was also a guest lecturer at the University of Vienna. He is also a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS).