15 minute dancer foot and ankle exercises

In order to stand and walk, we need to have toe dexterity and strength, which is often overlooked. In this video, you will learn foot mobility and strengthening exercises so that you have better contact with the ground, improving your balance, and ultimately, lengthening your dance career!

Video outline

0:07 — Intro
1:02 — Stop if you feel pain!
1:45 — How to sit
2:59 — Heel raises
5:20 — Seated dorsiflexion (lifting the forefoot)
6:36 — Forefoot inversion eversion
7:53 — Ankle alignment
8:15 — Ankle plantar dorsiflexion
10:34 — Toe separator exercises
12:02 — Ball foot massage