Flexibility for hip flexors and hamstrings

Flexibility for hip flexors and hamstrings

A Pilates class to improve mobility and support recovery in the hip flexors and hamstrings.

£10.00

  • 1 Class
  • Suitable for 13+

This Pilates class focuses on the hip flexors and hamstrings, two muscle groups essential for ballet technique. Flexibility in these areas is critical to maintaining correct pelvic alignment and leg placement in steps such as développés, arabesques, battements and jumps. The class is designed to aid in recovery during busy training, rehearsal and audition periods.

This lesson is also included in the Audition insight for Year 9 Bundle.

What you will learn

  • Improve flexibility and recovery of the hip flexors and hamstrings
  • Apply safe stretching techniques to avoid muscle tension and injury
  • Enhance hip stability and strength to support ballet movements.
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Leire Ortueta

Pilates Instructor

Leire trained at The Royal Ballet Upper School before joining The Royal Ballet Company in 1990 where she danced for 12 years, the last five years as a Soloist. In 2002, she joined George Piper Dance (BalletBoyz) for three months.

After retiring from dance Leire trained in an intensive course in the Pilates method at The Body Conditioning Studio with Dreas Reyneken, one of the most prestigious and respected Pilates teachers in the UK. She qualified in 2005; the same year, she completed the R.A.D Professional Dancers Teaching Course and opened her own studio ‘Metodo Pilates Leire Ortueta’ in Spain.

She is currently working in Golborne Place teaching Gyrotonic and Pilates classes and also teaches adult ballet classes with Everybody Ballet. She has been a Pilates instructor at The Royal Ballet School since November 2017, teaching dancers aged 17 to 19.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

This class is recommended for students aged 13+ and reflects the training given to students aged 13+ studying at The Royal Ballet School. Our Pilates classes are not suitable for beginner students, students with limited experience or students under 11 years old.

What do I need to participate?

This class is designed so that it can be executed in a smaller space than a dance studio. If you have a dance mat, sturdy chair, Theraband and small ball please have them ready for your session, but these are not essential.

We ask that students/adults ensure that:

  • The floor is not slippery, uneven or hazardous
  • The area used for Pilates is cleared of any items which could hinder the student’s ability to fully extend their arms and legs. There should be enough space for reasonable movement. If a student cannot fully execute an exercise, they should either adapt appropriately or not participate
  • The student is able to clearly hear the teachers verbal instruction, see the teacher’s practical delivery and hear the music
  • The student is fit and well in order to take part.

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