Ep 18: The Hidden Issue - Pinpointing Musclular Imbalances

In this episode, Cara uncovers one of the most overlooked obstacles in dance training: muscular imbalances. These hidden issues often disguise themselves as lack of flexibility or mobility, but in reality, they’re what’s holding dancers back from reaching their true potential.

Cara breaks down how to recognize, assess, and correct muscular imbalances — so you can unlock cleaner lines, better extensions, stronger turns, and injury-free training. This conversation blends anatomy, alignment, and artistry into a practical framework that every dance teacher can use in class today.

Cara talked about:

• What muscular imbalances are, and why they’re often the hidden issue behind technical plateaus.
• How to diagnose whether a dancer’s challenge is really about flexibility, strength, or misalignment.
• The difference between a mobility issue and a muscular imbalance (and why so many teachers confuse the two).
• How to identify and rebalance muscular partnerships — like quads vs. hamstrings or calves vs. tibialis anterior — for better performance.
• Step-by-step strategies for retraining alignment, improving placement, and rebuilding strength the right way.
• How to train smarter with exercises that activate the right muscles while keeping dancers safe and injury-free.
  Why understanding strategy in dance training is key to long-term progress and faster results.
• How Total Technique Academy helps teachers diagnose, train, and transform dancers through structured yet flexible guidance.

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