CROSS TRAINING
for DANCERS.
An expert and specialized elite training program designed to improve flexibility and functional strength.
Created by Rachel Hamrick, we offer a specialized training approach that enhances performance, prevents injuries, and unlocks each dancer's full potential. Through personalized, expert-led training, we're committed to transforming dancers of all levels into resilient, powerful, and technically proficient artists.
the HAMRICK METHOD
Discover curated content crafted just for you with The Hamrick Method Virtual Studio. Originally tailored for dancers, our method is accessible to anyone eager to train like a professional. As a subscriber, you'll gain the flexibility to improve your strength and flexibility on your schedule, from any location. Join us and transform your training experience, anytime, anywhere
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A Functional Approach to Reach your Full Potential
This method emphasizes active flexibility and functional strength enhancement, utilizing specially curated training tools for optimal muscle activation. It's meticulously tailored to cater to the nuances of ballet technique, focusing on correcting alignment issues and preventing injuries. The Hamrick Method goes beyond mere rehabilitation; it's about 'prehabilitation' - empowering dancers to proactively reach their full potential through a holistic and targeted training regimen.
RACHEL HAMRICK
A former professional ballet dancer and certified Pilates coach and personal trainer, Rachel is the inventor of the Flexistretcher® and founder of the Hamrick Method, which she created out of a personal need to help her own flexibility and strength while dancing professionally in ballet companies globally.
Through Rachel's extensive experience, she has developed a training program designed to improve flexibility and functional strength tailored for ballet technique while addressing common alignment issues and injury prevention. Why wait for injury and always be rehabbing back to your previous state? Instead, implement a program that prevents injury by addressing alignment, strength, and mobility early on so you can reach your full potential.
"Rachel has a wealth of knowledge in both ballet technique and cross training exercises. She is gifted at connecting the two so that a dancer can begin to understand what each muscle contributes to any one ballet step."
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My daughter has been training virtually with Rachel for about a year. She has shown significant growth during this time and it all attributed to the Hamrick Method. Rachel is extremely talented in her craft and more importantly creates a kind, caring, safe, and encouraging environment for her students to thrive and succeed.”
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“Rachel’s class helped to understand my body and how I can achieve better turnout. I feel like every minute of the class I am maximizing my workout. The method that Rachel developed builds on each exercise. When I perform the moves there is a mind body connection. I recommend this class for anyone who is interested in taking their technique to a higher level.”
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“Even from a great distance, Rachel was able to successfully communicate and connect with my daughter. She improved Clara’s ballet knowledge and performance. It has been and incredible opportunity to work with someone with her level of experience and expertise. On top of all that, Rachel has been kind and supportive to my teen attempting to navigate the ballet life. Thank you for everything Rachel!!”
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"I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical at how much we could successfully address with virtual privates, but I was blown away at Rachel’s ability to communicate so thoroughly and effectively. Each session was very beneficial. There were noticeable improvements in my daughter’s strength and technique and her instructors praised her improvement as well."
NEW
Digital Course
NEW Digital Course
Improving Foot Flexibility and Strength in Ballet: Digital Course
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This course will help you to develop stronger feet, enabling better support and execution of complex ballet movements, including pointe work.
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Achieve greater foot flexibility, allowing for higher arches and more aesthetically pleasing lines by addressing common alignment issues, correct muscular activation, and learning strengthening exercises all designed to improve ballet technique foundations.
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Acquire a series of targeted solutions and exercises for each common issue, enabling you to integrate them into your regular training for optimal results and advancement in ballet technique.
Transform your feet with our course focused on improving foot strength and flexibility. Dive into essential anatomy, tackle common foot alignment issues in ballet, and learn exercises to improve flexibility and strength while preventing injuries.
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the Hamrick Method Stretch Band
The Hamrick Method stretch band is custom designed with a unique strength and length, specifically optimized to boost your flexibility and strength training goals
Invest In Your Future
— Private Training
Boost your performance with a personalized training sessions, customized to your unique needs for optimal results!
The Hamrick Method focuses on active flexibility training, using specialized tools to ensure correct posture and complete muscle engagement. This approach enhances both muscle growth and flexibility, crucial for ballet, sports, and daily life, by maintaining a balance between strength and flexibility.
Proven effective for dance, ballet, Pilates, yoga, fitness, sports, and physical therapy, Rachel's method has led to significant improvements for participants of all ages and levels.
Custom Training Programs For Your School
— Group Training
Create a conditioning and cross training program for your dancers, led by Rachel Hamrick.
Our program offers personalized training to help students achieve their unique dance goals. With tailored small group or private virtual sessions, dancers can easily integrate training into their schedules, ensuring consistency and measurable progress. We collaborate with schools to support injury recovery and implement programs to prevent technique-related injuries. This approach empowers dancers to understand the importance of proper flexibility and strength training, helping them safely reach their full potential.
Rachel has successfully implemented her virtual cross-training program with schools like the Kirov Academy of Ballet and Greenwich Ballet Academy and has offered in-person conditioning programs at schools such as Ballet Academy East. If you're interested in creating a customized conditioning program for your school, reach out to schedule a call with Rachel.