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University of Minnesota Dance Team ‘30
dancexplosion alum
bhs varsity dance alum
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I LOVED leaning from such a talented team!! Thank you so much!! @uofmdanceteam
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THE ONE NATIONALS such a fun week of dancing, meeting new friends, and competing with my favorite people! I am so grateful to have been part of the protege competition and closing piece! I am also so grateful for the @dx_dancers staff who supported us all week long! Next up, senior year!
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Meet some of the amazing graduates we know!! I’ll say it every year, that watching talented, intelligent, hard working adolescents turn into these amazing successful young adults who are seriously so impressive, is one of my favorites things! Cheering you on from the sidelines while you pave your path is the best bonus part of my job! Just look at all of this talent, and passion, and dreams coming true 🙌🏻♥️ So impressed by all of you, and we’ll always cheer you on over here! Congrats!! And very best wishes for your next chapter! 👏🏻♥️🎓 Dr. Carrie 🫶🏻
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still feels like a dream that I danced in THE CHALLENGE as a top 20 senior protégé at @theonenationals @radixdance For years I’ve been watching this incredible event, and I never thought that I would get the opportunity to be a part of it😊 so grateful to have achieved this amazing goal and it was the best way to finish out my senior year!! @dx_dancers @tinacaspary choreo: @brianfriedman
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my final DX showcase🥹🥹 @dx_dancers nationals 🔜🔜
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A @celinedion classic is always on the table. @dx_dancers teen small group “Drawn to me”. 1st overall teen small group @radixdance Columbus. . . Choreo: @brianrabenda Dancers: @dx_dancers . . . #dance #dancelife #dancersofinstagram #dancersofinstagram #training
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🔥PLANK DANCE ➡️OBLIQUES 💃 Start dancing your plank! ▫️When you layer oblique work into movement, you’re not just building core strength… ▫️you’re training … 💥control 💥fluidity 💥stability ➡️ that actually shows up in your dancing. 🔥Think: twist, lift, lengthen, repeat. 🔥Every transition = stronger obliques + cleaner lines. ⬆️Try this plank dance at your studio & TAG US! ➡️Join BalleX today and get all our workouts! 🩰FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE! #plank #ballex #dancer #ballet #pilates
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forever grateful for @bartlettdanceteam 🤍🤍 proud to have finished 4th in the state with my 7 best friends & @mackenziefrankenthor 💙💚
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couldn’t have asked for a better year🥹
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I am beyond thrilled to announce my official commitment to the University of Minnesota Dance Team! @uofmdanceteam I never thought that this dream will come true❤️ Words cannot describe how grateful I am for this opportunity, and I am thankful for God’s guidance in my whole journey. I want to thank coaches @amandagaines_ @tiatumbleson @laurenbusyn for believing in my potential and allowing me to become a part of this incredible team🥰 I’d also like the thank my family and friends, my mom, my dad, and my brother for supporting me in everything, especially my whole dancing journey, and I would have not gotten anywhere without your love and support. Thank you for my mentors who have provided guidance for dance @taliabalija @brianrabenda @jacquierenzetti @mylalagirls @hannaelisabeth @francescamarieee_ @nicolettedeleon @dx_dancers @mackenziefrankenthor and the rest of the Dx instructors and choreographers I’ve worked with! Again, so so thankful for this accomplishment and can’t wait to be on this team❤️ Go gophers!!〽️〽️〽️
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🔥DANCERS: Do this sequence move for leg strength & stability in Turnout! ✅ Crosstraining your lower body is key to technique, control and power! ✅This move focuses on your turnout stability ✔️Injury prevention ✔️Stronger movements ✔️Quality of shapes ✔️Overall balance ✔️Turnout stability ✔️Core control ✔️Ankle stability ➡️ SAVE & TRY this today! ➡️ Crosstraining is the key to unlocking your best dancing! ▫️The MOVE⤵️ ▫️Elevated Grande plié flat back taps -2 x’s ▫️Into single arm Row w/ relevé forced arch - 2 x’s alternating arms ▫️Repeat 12 x’s - 3 rounds 🤍Tag a friend 🔥Try our full workout classes IN PERSON or ONLINE ➡️ FREE 7 DAY TRIAL ▫️www.ballexbody.com #ballex #crosstraining #ballexercises #balletfitness #balletdancer #dancefitness #crosstrainingfordancers #ballerinaworkout #balletworkout #crosstraining #pilates #balletworkout #dancers #balletdancer #pilatesfordancers #dancerstrong #strongdancers #balletbody #fitdancer #healthydancer #stability #injuryprevention #physicaltherapy #yoga #sculpt #glutes #hips #anklestability #balletlegs #chicagofitness #dancefitness #workoutmotivation
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Always a time with the @dx_dancers !! 💖🪩🥹 🎶: Die On This Hill by @siennaspiro 💃🏻: @akeena.mendoza 🧪: Me
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