Making Movements in Dance Healthier

In this episode, we interview Erin Zoch who was a dancer and is a graduate from Columbia University. She has been working at West Side Dance Physical Therapy for 3.5 years which caters to the New York City Ballet and other performers in NYC. She currently co-teaches the Performing Arts Elective at Columbia University’s Physical Therapy Program.

Below are photos of the exercises Erin discusses in this episode.

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Sit to Stand Exercise for Stronger Jumps

Thoracic Rotation for a Stronger Arabesque

Soleus Exercise for Stronger Jumps

T-Exercise for a Stronger Arabesque

Y-Exercise for a Stronger Arabesque

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