Listen " Ep 23: Alignment Over EVERYTHING"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Cara breaks down why alignment over everything isn’t just a philosophy — it’s the fastest path to real technique growth. She challenges the belief that moving faster, adding more layers, or piling on props creates better dancers. Instead, Cara explains how prioritizing alignment, slowing down, and simplifying movement leads to stronger technique, safer training, and faster breakthroughs.This episode dives deep into dance alignment, proper placement, pelvic alignment, intentional training, and injury-preventive dance technique, giving dance teachers and studio owners a clear framework for building dancers correctly from the inside out.Cara talked about:Why “alignment over everything” must come before speed, tricks, or difficultyWhy slowing down is a teaching superpowerThe hidden cost of pushing through misalignmentPelvic alignment as the foundation of all techniqueCueing smarter, not louderGripping vs. functional muscle engagementUsing props strategically — not as crutchesWhy slow control exposes real techniqueThe slow → strong → powerful training formulaHow teachers can maximize limited class timeThis episode is a must-listen for dance teachers, studio owners, and serious dancers who want better results without burnout, injury, or wasted training time. If you’re ready to stop chasing speed and start building dancers who move with control, clarity, and confidence — this episode will change how you teach.—Connect with us! 🎧 Relative Motion: https://www.instagram.com/relativemotiondance/Youtube Relative Motion: https://www.youtube.com/@relative_motion
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