Question 1

how to stretch for modern dance?

Accepted Answer

Ask Dance Instructor: Warm up slowly. Seek the advise of the exercise class or dance instructor you are learning under. They can help you the best. Cool down and drink water.

Question 2

will taking a modern dance class help me lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you get at least a little bit short of breath and if it curbs your appetite, especially  y making you feel better about yourself.

Question 3

which burns more calories: yoga or modern dance?

Accepted Answer

Dance : For a 150 pound person yoga for 30 minutes uses 89 calories, while dance uses 100-200 depending on the rhythm and arm motion.

Question 4

what would be treatment option for a 17 year old girl doing modern dance and diagnosed with iliopsoas bursitis?how soon can she return to modern dance

Accepted Answer

Maybe awhile!: Iliopsoas bursitis is not a very common type of bursitis. It could be related to the dance training. It would be helpful to see a physician that treats a lot of dancers. Check the website www.artsmed.org to find a physician with dance experience. How symptoms started is important. Treatment can be rest, anti-inflammatory meds, therapy, possible stretching exercises, Hip X-rays. Get it checked out.

Question 5

i have hernia on l3-l4 and mild scoliosis, had physical teraphy and medical support.i am interested in modern/pole dance.can i do or is it not adviced?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: To answer this question it is good to have the MRI for review, I do thing you can do it but the chance this may exacerbate this problem is there. Good luck.

Question 6

is dance dance revolution good exercise?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Along with the other dance games, these games are good at getting you moving while keeping you entertained.

Question 7

is dance dance revolution a good way to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Fun: It's a fun way to exercise, however it that alone may not be sufficient to serve as you primary means of exercise.

Question 8

what was that saint's dance? do people really have that?

Accepted Answer

Beautiful: The dancing saints  is a beautiful icon of christ & saints dancing at  the saint gregory of nyssa episcopal church in san francisco. I suggest you google it to look at photographs. It is very inspirational.

Question 9

how typical are injuries from dance classes?

Accepted Answer

Very Typical: Being the father of two dancers, both of whom danced on college teams, I can tell you dance is a very demanding sport. With all the leaps, spins and footwork injuries are common.  I have seen everything from broken toes, dislocated shoulders to broken legs. One of my daughters has had both knees operated on.  Dancing is not for sissies!

Question 10

can taking waltz dance lessons help me lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, a Little: Using the largest muscles in the body & carrying our entire body weight is the best cardiovascular exercise. Additionally recurrent mild impact exercise is helpful for stimulating maintenance of bone strength. Keep in mind: 1 lb fat = 6-12 hrs intense workout. Exercise & building muscle mass can impact fat mass, but takes a lot of work, thus best make it fun so that you are more likely to continue.

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What would be treatment option for a 17 year old girl doing modern dance and diagnosed with iliopsoas bursitis?how soon can she return to modern dance

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I have hernia on l3-l4 and mild scoliosis, had physical teraphy and medical support.i am interested in modern/pole dance.can i do or is it not adviced?

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Is dance dance revolution good exercise?

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