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the PlumBand is a stretchband designed just for dancers to improve flexibility and strength. I come in three great colors, and two different sizes — one for taller people (adults), and one for smaller people (kids).  If you're a dancer, gymnast, ice skater, or any athlete who performs, we just might be a perfect match. Dance Stretches, Weight Detox, Tall People, Improve Flexibility, Yoga For Weight Loss, Dance Life, Stretch Bands, Travel Bag, Gymnastics
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the PlumBand is a stretchband designed just for dancers to improve flexibility and strength. I come in three great colors, and two different sizes — one for taller people (adults), and one for smaller people (kids). If you're a dancer, gymnast, ice skater, or any athlete who performs, we just might be a perfect match.
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Hi there! I'm the PlumBand, a stretch band designed just for dancers to improve flexibility and strength. I come in three great colors, and two different sizes — one for taller people (adults), and one for smaller people (kids).  If you're a dancer, gymnast, ice skater, or any athlete who performs, we just might be a perfect match. Dancers, Perfect Match, Skater
Stretches for PlumBand
Hi there! I'm the PlumBand, a stretch band designed just for dancers to improve flexibility and strength. I come in three great colors, and two different sizes — one for taller people (adults), and one for smaller people (kids). If you're a dancer, gymnast, ice skater, or any athlete who performs, we just might be a perfect match.
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Dance With Plum
PlumBand Knot B ~ used for various dance stretches, described on our web site DanceWithPlum.com Ballet Practice, Ballet Class, Beginner Ballet, Pilates, Balerina, Break Dance, Flexibility Workout
Stretches for PlumBand
PlumBand Knot B ~ used for various dance stretches, described on our web site DanceWithPlum.com
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
PlumBand Knot A ~ used for a series of dance stretches that are described on the DanceWithPlum.com web site. Arm Workouts At Home, Praise Dance, Ballet Dance, Knots, Adel, Series
Stretches for PlumBand
PlumBand Knot A ~ used for a series of dance stretches that are described on the DanceWithPlum.com web site.
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Dance With Plum
Stretch #15: Penche ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Arabesque (stretch no. 13). While using a barre or chair for support, bend a leg behind you, then place the end of the band over the bridge of that leg’s foot. Extend your leg up into first an attitude or arabesque position, then lean forward into a penché position. From this stretch position, you can easily move between penché, attitude, and arabesque positions. Gymnastics Flexibility, Yoga For Flexibility, Flexibility Exercises, Cheerleading Quotes, Cheerleading Outfits, Ballet Barre Workout, Dance Workout, Jazz Dance
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #15: Penche ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Arabesque (stretch no. 13). While using a barre or chair for support, bend a leg behind you, then place the end of the band over the bridge of that leg’s foot. Extend your leg up into first an attitude or arabesque position, then lean forward into a penché position. From this stretch position, you can easily move between penché, attitude, and arabesque positions.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
Stretch #14: Attitude ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Arabesque (stretch no. 13). While using a barre or chair for support, bend a leg behind you, then place the end of the band over the bridge of that leg’s foot. Carefully extend your leg up into an attitude position. From this stretch position, you can easily move between attitude, arabesque, and penché positions. Ballet Workout, Dancer Workout, Ballet Dancers, Arabesque Ballet, Ballet Stretches, Hand And Foot Care, Ballet Technique, Dance Instruction
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #14: Attitude ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Arabesque (stretch no. 13). While using a barre or chair for support, bend a leg behind you, then place the end of the band over the bridge of that leg’s foot. Carefully extend your leg up into an attitude position. From this stretch position, you can easily move between attitude, arabesque, and penché positions.
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Dance With Plum
Stretch #13: Arabesque ~ Step into the circle of your PlumBand and flip the forward portion up and over your head, tucking the band under your arms and across your upper back. While using a barre or chair for support, bend a leg behind you, then place the end of the band over the bridge of that leg’s foot. Carefully extend your leg up into an arabesque position. From this stretch position, you can easily move between arabesque, attitude, and penché positions. Flexibility Dance, Stretches For Flexibility, Flexibility Training, Strength Training, Adult Ballet, Ballet Girls, In Shape Gym
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #13: Arabesque ~ Step into the circle of your PlumBand and flip the forward portion up and over your head, tucking the band under your arms and across your upper back. While using a barre or chair for support, bend a leg behind you, then place the end of the band over the bridge of that leg’s foot. Carefully extend your leg up into an arabesque position. From this stretch position, you can easily move between arabesque, attitude, and penché positions.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
Stretch #12: Side ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Side Split (stretch no. 11). Grasp the end of the band using the hand opposite the leg you are stretching, then slowly lift your leg up and to the side as you pull. Continue to pull your leg up and over towards the opposite side of your body. Raise your leg as high as you can without pain, hold for a moment, and then return it to the ground. Dancing Drawings, Art Drawings Sketches, Dance Hip Hop, Dance Aesthetic
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #12: Side ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Side Split (stretch no. 11). Grasp the end of the band using the hand opposite the leg you are stretching, then slowly lift your leg up and to the side as you pull. Continue to pull your leg up and over towards the opposite side of your body. Raise your leg as high as you can without pain, hold for a moment, and then return it to the ground.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
Stretch #11: Side ~ While standing near a barre or chair for support, step onto your PlumBand with a foot and wrap the band once around its arch and bridge. Grasp the other end of the band using the hand opposite the leg you are stretching, then slowly lift your leg up and to the side as you pull. Raise your leg as high as you can without pain, hold for a moment, and then return it to the ground. Colourpop Eyeshadow, Gymnastics Videos
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #11: Side ~ While standing near a barre or chair for support, step onto your PlumBand with a foot and wrap the band once around its arch and bridge. Grasp the other end of the band using the hand opposite the leg you are stretching, then slowly lift your leg up and to the side as you pull. Raise your leg as high as you can without pain, hold for a moment, and then return it to the ground.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
Stretch #10: Middle Back ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Middle Split (stretch no. 9), then while lying on your back with your legs in the split position, slowly raise your legs to point straight up and then return them down to the split position. Repeat to strengthen your stomach, groin and core muscles. Middle Splits Stretches, Stretching Exercises, Basic Yoga Poses, Yoga Poses Advanced, Ballet Barre
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #10: Middle Back ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Middle Split (stretch no. 9), then while lying on your back with your legs in the split position, slowly raise your legs to point straight up and then return them down to the split position. Repeat to strengthen your stomach, groin and core muscles.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
Stretch #9: Middle Split ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Middle Split (stretch no. 7), then with your legs in the middle split position, lean backwards to lie flat on your back while keeping your legs in the split position. Flex your feet and point your toes for an additional stretch. Flexibility Challenge, Middle Back Pain, The Middle
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #9: Middle Split ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Middle Split (stretch no. 7), then with your legs in the middle split position, lean backwards to lie flat on your back while keeping your legs in the split position. Flex your feet and point your toes for an additional stretch.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
Stretch #8:Middle Split ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Middle Split (stretch no. 7), then with your legs in the middle split position, lean forward onto your stomach while pushing your hips towards the ground. Flex your feet and point your toes for an additional stretch. Hip Stretches, Stretching Video, Pilates Benefits, Yoga Master
Stretch #8:Middle Split ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Middle Split (stretch no. 7), then with your legs in the middle split position, lean forward onto your stomach while pushing your hips towards the ground. Flex your feet and point your toes for an additional stretch.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
Stretch #7: Middle Split ~ While sitting on the floor with your legs in the butterfly position, loop one end of your PlumBand around the arch of one of your feet. Then pull the band around your back and loop the other end around the arch of your other foot. Slowly extend your legs forward until straight, and then move them out to the sides into the middle split position. Point your toes for an additional stretch. Middle Splits, Ballet Images, Easy Yoga Workouts, Ballet Costumes, Healthy Fitness
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #7: Middle Split ~ While sitting on the floor with your legs in the butterfly position, loop one end of your PlumBand around the arch of one of your feet. Then pull the band around your back and loop the other end around the arch of your other foot. Slowly extend your legs forward until straight, and then move them out to the sides into the middle split position. Point your toes for an additional stretch.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
Stretch #6: Advanced Back ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Back (stretch no. 5), then extend your legs to pull your upper body back and increase the stretch of your back. At the full extent of the stretch, your legs will be fully straight. When releasing the stretch, slowly relax your back. *This is an advanced stretch that is not for everyone. Know your limits, and remember to never continue a stretch to the point of discomfort or pain. Cheer Stretches, Yoga Gurt
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #6: Advanced Back ~ Prepare and position yourself as you would for Back (stretch no. 5), then extend your legs to pull your upper body back and increase the stretch of your back. At the full extent of the stretch, your legs will be fully straight. When releasing the stretch, slowly relax your back. *This is an advanced stretch that is not for everyone. Know your limits, and remember to never continue a stretch to the point of discomfort or pain.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum
Stretch #5: Back ~ Tie your PlumBand into an overhand knot (A). While lying on your stomach, put the large loop of the knot around both of your feet. Reach back and grab an end of the band with each of your hands. Pull slowly to bring your head and feet together and gently rock back and forth to stretch your back. Bikram Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Help, Yoga Practice, Front Leg Muscle, Sangle Yoga, Sport Fitness, Yoga Fitness
Stretches for PlumBand
Stretch #5: Back ~ Tie your PlumBand into an overhand knot (A). While lying on your stomach, put the large loop of the knot around both of your feet. Reach back and grab an end of the band with each of your hands. Pull slowly to bring your head and feet together and gently rock back and forth to stretch your back.
Dance With Plum
Dance With Plum