Which Pilates exercises do you recommend for dancers?

June 4, 2012
Q: from Elaine L: Can you recommend a few Pilates exercises that would be helpful for a ballet dancer? I'm a student and I can't afford the extra tuition outside dance class but I've heard that Pilates can be better for dancers than gym routines and other workouts because it builds strength without bulky muscles and without losing flexibility and you don't need a lot of space or equipment either. [..]

Tips on how to be an inspiring teacher?

April 20, 2012
Q: From N Jones: Could you give us some tips on how to be an inspiring teacher? How to keep students focused. How to instill discipline among kids in the studio, particularly with older kids who don't behave properly, who keep chatting in class. Also how to deal with kids who seem shy and unmotivated. Related to this, can you give some tips on teaching very young kids, keeping them engaged and cre [..]