Dance Programming

Improve Splits with TYE4X

Foot Focused Exercises for Dance

  • The TYE4X™ apparatus provides invaluable feedback to my dance clients through bungee cord resistance and harnesses that connect those cords to the dancer’s core. I have seen immediate results in improved rib cage alignment and upper abdominal engagement, increased port de bras connection to the serratus anterior and mid-back, and a deeper understanding of standing leg stabilization and how that translates into greater range of motion. Additionally, the TYE4X™ turns up the heat in traditional Pilates mat work exercises, providing an excellent workout for dancers looking to cross-train at home, before or after class, or while traveling.

    — Brenda Butcher (BFA, Modern Dance; MFA, Ballet)

"As a dancer, I struggled with finding ways to condition and work on my dance technique on my own. The TYE4X™ gives me feedback without having a teacher. It would be great for home use or travel."

“The TYE4X™ opens up my clavicle line so I don’t round my shoulders forward. It also activates and keeps me aware of my mid back.”

TYE4X™ Ballet Enrichment Program

TYE4X™ Ballet Enrichment Program led by School of American Ballet 4th Year Student, Madeline Rogers

Podcast: MARIKA MOLNAR, DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR NEW YORK CITY BALLET

Listen to the Podcast here.

Emily Zachary-Smith

Tremaine Dancer, Choreographer, Educator, and Pilates Master Trainer

“I love the TYE4X™ because of its versatility ranging from cross training to dance training! I love that I can work on everything I need for myself and my students with this wearable reformer focusing on strength training, alignment, technique, and beyond!”

Sessions & classes are taught by master trainers & educators Emily Zachary-Smith or Josh Smith (co-owners and directors of Core Training Techniques, Hardcore Pilates LA, & professional dancers).

Emily@coretrainingtechniques.com

Testimonials

MINIS™, Tye4®, and Parasetter® are used by professionals with the New York City Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, San Francisco Ballet and others. MINIS™ and Parasetter® were developed with Marika Molnar PT, LaC  - Physical Therapist for New York City Ballet, owner West Side Dance Physical Therapy.  Tye4X™ shown below in picture gallery. Deborah Wingert, New York City Ballet Soloist, George Balanchine Trust Stager, The Julliard School Faculty, and Manhattan Youth Ballet Head Faculty is seen in videos below wearing Tye4x™.

“Tye4 has completely changed the way I take my dance classes. I warm up with my Tye4 both on the floor and standing and immediately, the correct muscles are engaged and ready for class. There are endless amounts of exercises to do with Tye4, I discover new ways to use mine every day. Tye4 is the perfect quick and convenient warm-up for me before I start every day.”

- Kaylin Maggard, Juilliard Class of 2021

photo: @actionphoto2100

TYE4® & TYE4X™ in the media