Welcome to my Flexibility and Kicks Video series! I am so excited to help you accomplish your goals, and gain a new understanding of safe and effective ways to increase your mobility and control. 

This series is divided into four sections.
The Warming Up section is just that- a warm up to be used before working out, dancing, or performing. It explains all the safest ways to get your blood pumping, and your muscles stretched WITHOUT over stretching and causing that weak feeling we often get from sitting in our splits before a big performance!

The Mobility and Control Exercises section will show you all my favorite stretches and exercises to increase mobility and control in your extensions, kicks, and leaps. These use equal part stretching and strengthening to help you reach your dance technique goals. Make sure you are full warmed up before trying this video!

The Passive Stretch section shows you stretches to be done AFTER a workout, dance class, or performance. These are stretches that should be performed only on very warm muscles, at the end of your day. When performed correctly, these stretches will increase in your flexibility over time. I always say- never waste a sweat! If you've done something active and are feeling warm, pop this video on and get one step closer to your goals!

Finally, the All About Splits section will show you exactly how to get your splits all the way down to the ground, and if you're already there I'll show you how to perfect them even more.

Each video can be used separately at the appropriate time, or all together in a row for a full flexibility class.

Thank you again for participating in my Flexibility and Kick Series- Happy Stretching!

-Elly Shepley

These are exercises to do before class, performances, and training!
The full warm up explains each exercise in detail. After you have completed the tutorial several times and feel comfortable, you can skip ahead to the abbreviated version to get a quick and safe warmup in before your dancing. Remember- always start with a full song of cardio! Jumping jacks, squats, twists, and high knees are all great ways to get your blood pumping before you complete this portion of the program!

Here you will find exercises to increase the mobility and control of your extensions kicks and leaps!

Here are stretches to do post workout, class, or performance! These stretches increase flexibility and decrease soreness.

Want to get your splits to the floor? Want to improve upon your existing technique? This video is all about the splits!

Make sure to tag me in your progress photos on social! @ellyshepley and #flexibilityandkickseries

This video is meant to be used privately, by an INDIVIDUAL only. If you would like to share my choreography or technique classes with your studio, please reach out to me and we can schedule a group class!

As with any physical exercise regime, you are encouraged and advised to seek the advice of a physician before beginning the routine or program shown in this video. By voluntarily undertaking any exercise displayed in this video, you represent that you understand that exercise involves strenuous physical movement, that such activity carries the risk of physical injury, and that you are exercising at your own risk.

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