A Conversation With Aki Kawasaki, Head Strength Coach At Houston Ballet

08/09/23 • 50 min

Cross-training. What does it mean, should my dancer be doing it and how soon should they start? Tune in to hear advice from Aki Kawasaki, Head Strength Coach at Houston Ballet and Houston Ballet Academy. Aki provides advice not only on how to build physical strength but also on how to develop the right mindset around training.

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