I’ve been a competitive Irish dancer for 18+ years, After struggling with my own cross training without significant results, I came across Dance Performance Training and was immediately interested in the dance focused strength training. Not only did I see improvements in my kick height, but I also generally felt better in my day to day. I loved that the program gradually built upon itself, starting out simple with low intensity exercises and gradually progressing.
After beginning this program, I got promoted! I honestly feel that the strength and confidence I gained through this program led me to improve and get promoted. Adagio and extensions had always been a weakness of mine. This program helped me tremendously by giving me effective workouts in an approachable amount of time. I always felt like I was getting every part of my body stronger. I felt a greater awareness of my core within all movements, better weight placement, more stability in adagio, better firing of my glutes in petite and grand allegro, and a better use of my plie. I would definitely recommend DPT to other dancers!
Though I have been dancing professionally for 10 years, I only recently realized how integral cross-training is to this profession. With this program, I not only felt like I stayed in great shape during my “off season”, but also felt like I came back stronger for the start of a new season. I highly recommend DPT to all dancers, students, and professionals alike, looking for ways to improve their dancing, gain strength, and prevent injury. Thank you, DPT!
I was looking for a program to help me with my overall strength and performance. What stood out to me and drew me to DPT is that they use different “non-dance” exercises to target specific muscles for sharper skills. I’ve gained more control, better balance, and more stability. I’ve gained more knowledge on proper and more effective warm-ups and I’ve been enjoying incorporating them into my daily routine. I would highly recommend this program to any dancer who needs that extra push to get to the next level with their technique. I promise it’s worth it.
The program is really complete, with the strength, conditioning, and mobility days. I discovered new exercises and ways to work my body. By the end, I was feeling really in shape, and my extensions got higher. My ankle strength was better (I gained jump time!) and more stable. I felt more powerful in my grand allegro while developing foot strength (pointing my feet in the air). Dr Scott is just so nice and helpful, and so are the programs!
Review the information below to find out which track is the right one for you. You can also watch this video that walks you through the options.
Once you have chosen your track you can submit the form at the bottom of this page. Select one and only one option, please.
If you have access to equipment such as free weights, any cardio equipment (rower, stairs, treadmill, bike, etc.), and other things common in a fitness center, “Group 1” is for you!
If you’re primarily doing this at home, with resistance bands (though a few small weights can easily be added if you have them), but still can use stairs, bike, run, or have some cardio equipment access, select “Group 2”
Lastly, If you don’t like to run, and don’t have access to any cardio (no stairs, bikes, or lap pools) then the last option is for you! “Group 3”
This program is made specifically for the demands of male dancers, taking into account some extra work for upper body to support partnering, extra stability for the lower back, etc. This option is similar to group 1 in terms of equipment need.
No track is better than the other, you will get results regardless. You can find more information about the equipment requirements for each track by scrolling down.
Required
Weights:
Bands:
Cardio:
Recommended
Squat Rack and/or Suspension Trainer
Misc:
Optional
Weights:
Required
Bands:
Cardio:
Recommended
Misc:
Optional
Weights:
Required
Bands:
Cardio:
Recommended
Misc:
Optional
Weights:
Required
Weights:
Bands:
Cardio:
Recommended
Squat Rack and/or Suspension Trainer
Misc:
Optional
Weights: