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As a parent of a dancer, it can be difficult to know where the line is between challenging your dancer to grow and asking their body to handle more than it is prepared for.
When people hear the words plyometrics or plyometric training, they may immediately think of box jumps, jump squats, or intense athletic workouts. But plyometrics are much more than simply jumping.
What Parents Need to Know About Training, Recovery, and Longevity. Dance is more than an extracurricular activity for many young dancers. It can become a significant part of their lives, with hours spent in class, rehearsals, performances, competitions, intensives, and private lessons. As a parent, it can be difficult to know how much is enough.
For many athletes, the idea of taking a day off can feel uncomfortable. Whether you're a dancer, gymnast, cheerleader, figure skater, synchronized swimmer, martial artist, fencer, or another performance athlete, there's often pressure to train harder, practice more, and push through fatigue.
A dancer's feet do far more than point beautifully at the end of a leg. They absorb impact from every landing, create power for every jump, provide stability for every balance, and serve as the foundation for every turn.
