Denise Horsley, MSc
Muscles, tendons, and ligaments
What are their roles; what are the differences; and what are the relationships between them?
top of page
+44 7555 645192
Search
Denise Horsley, MSc
Nov 16, 20225 min read
Menstruation and Dance
This is the first of our Wednesday Wisdom posts written on a subject chosen by you. Thanks to the parent of one of our students for...
Denise Horsley, MSc
Jun 14, 20223 min read
If you were to buy one book to start your ballet library, we have a recommendation for you…
An impressive 395 pages of pure indulgence and immersion in the detail and factual know-how of the classical technique.
Denise Horsley, MSc
Apr 26, 20227 min read
Preparing For Pointe Work
When can a dancer begin pointe work? How can you tell that a dancer is ready? What milestones should be achieved in preparation?
Denise Horsley, MSc
Mar 2, 20225 min read
Eating Disorders and Dance
In response to supporting Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) 2022, a national, annual campaign that aims to educate people on the...
Denise Horsley, MSc
Feb 9, 20225 min read
Goal Setting
Goal setting as a practice is an effective tool that can be used to achieve our aspirations
Denise Horsley, MSc
Jan 26, 20226 min read
What are the factors that affect turnout from the hip?
I’m sure most ballet dancers in training would agree that working on turnout presents an ongoing challenge of the utmost importance....
Denise Horsley, MSc
Jan 12, 20224 min read
The Foot
Today’s Wednesday Wisdom is dedicated to the foot. When considering our technique there’s no better place to start than from the bottom...
Denise Horsley, MSc
Dec 22, 20212 min read
The Benefits of Rest
As the festive season approaches and schools and studios close their doors for a brief time, it’s understandable that dancers may feel...
Denise Horsley, MSc
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Strategies for coping with audition disappointment
It’s the audition season, and many students will have recently attended auditions with many having already received a response in terms...
Denise Horsley, MSc
Nov 24, 20212 min read
Wednesday Turnout Wisdom
Which muscles are responsible for effective turnout? Although the large gluteal muscles do act as both hip extensors (extending the leg...
Denise Horsley, MSc
Nov 17, 20214 min read
Let’s Consider Hydration for Dancers
Water is essential to all life forms, and for dancers is a vital performance enhancing component. Water accounts for between 40 and 70%...
Denise Horsley, MSc
Nov 12, 20216 min read
Understanding the different stretching techniques
All dancers know that flexibility is extremely important, particularly for ballet, and that the best way to improve your flexibility is...
Denise Horsley, MSc
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Audition Tips
With many of you preparing for upcoming auditions I have written this post to offer some Wednesday Wisdom that promotes psychological...
bottom of page