Hi I’m looking for basic progressions for teaching the kip movement. I believe it is quite similar to a headspring but the squat landing position is new for me. I used to be a gymnastics coach so I am not familiar with “teaching” a squat landing! Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I’ve started to notice this year that a lot of my older dancers have tight lower backs and stiff shoulders, to the point where they avoid bridges. We do back warm-ups, back strengthening, and core work, but they often resist warming up their backs because they say it hurts yet they’re totally fine going across the floor and doing skills like front/back walkovers. I was wondering if anyone has favourite drills, stretches, or progressions for older dancers with tighter backs and shoulders? Does anyone have go-to drills or stretches for limited back/shoulder flexibility? I’d love any tips or ideas you’ve found helpful thank you!