Pilates‑led training for dancers
The Aligned Dancer is a Pilates‑led approach to training dancers.
Created by professional dancer and Level 4 Pilates instructor Lucy Dyson, this work exists to bridge the gap between traditional dance training and intelligent, sustainable conditioning.
The approach
This work is Pilates‑led, dancer specific, and grounded in real professional experience.
Training focuses on:
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Alignment that supports technique, not fights it
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Core strength that translates to performance
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Joint stability alongside freedom of movement
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Nervous‑system aware cueing and pacing
The intention is always the same: to help dancers move better, feel stronger, and stay in their bodies longer.
Why The Aligned Dancer exists
Many dancers are taught how to move, but not how to train their bodies to support that movement long‑term.
Pilates, when taught with a dancer’s eye, becomes more than cross training. It becomes a tool for:
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Better alignment and body awareness
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Functional strength
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Mobility that supports stability
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Injury prevention and career longevity
The Aligned Dancer is about doing what actually supports the dancing body.
Ways to work together
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Pilates Classes for Dancers - classes designed specifically for the demands of the dance training (tailored to the genre/style of dance you perform)
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Workshops & Intensives - targeted sessions exploring alignment, strength, conditioning and injury-aware training
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Online Classes - bring the session to wherever you are with online classes
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1:1 Coaching - a personalised program tailored to your specific needs
Contact
For enquiries about Pilates-led training for dancers, workshops, 1:1s or upcoming events, please use the contact form below.