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Core Activation, Part 1 [Basics]

Core Training • 10m

Celticore is pleased to present "Core Activation" - a new series of workouts designed to help educate Irish dancers in what exactly it means to engage your core while dancing. We'll move through jumps, kicks, planks and other functional training elements to help connect the work we do in Pilates with your Irish dance technique. This "basics" workout is the 1st part of a 3-part series.

Level: Basics
What You Need: No Equipment Needed
Exercise Credit: Yoga, Functional Training, Irish Dance

*Injury Prevention: Do not participate if you have a back, neck, leg or knee joint injury*

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