A native of Maryland, Adrienne began dancing at age 3. She was a scholarship graduate of the Kirov Academy of Ballet and a national and international guest artist, choreographer, teacher and judge. In 1998, she was the youngest American ever to win the JR. FEMALE GOLD MEDAL at the Jackson International Ballet Competition at the age of 15. She has performed across the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Caribbean. Adrienne has danced with numerous...read more

Looking for the best results from your flexibility routine?  Make sure to apply the same diligence, dedication, and patience you would towards anything when looking for success.    Here are some guidelines consistent with the American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM) that are important to follow and will help you attain optimal results. Frequency: at least 3 times per week Intensity: slowly stretching to a point of mild discomfort Duration: Hold the stretch for at least...read more

Supplemental hip strengthening is important for a dancer because the necessary strength required to hold the leg in above average ranges of motion is not used in every day activities. When concentrating on improving side extension: Stengthen: Hip Flexors(iliopsoas), Hip abductors, and external rotators. Stretch: Hamstrings and Hip adductors (lying down middle split with your flexistretcher or wall ‘v’ stretch)   Here are two great exercises to focus on: 1. Side lying leg raises with...read more

How can I practice a strength routine with the Flexistretcher and why is this important? Every flexibility routine should be paired with a strength routine. Strength training, or resistance exercise, has been used for performance enhancement in rehabilitation and sport-specific activity for years. Working with the Flexistretcher allows one to simulate functional dance or sport specific movements focusing on improvements in execution and mobility. Adjusting the level of resistance, varying the number of repetitions, and...read more