This stretch is almost a daily exercise for us at DT. Stretching the psoas is incredibly important for dancers because it affects nearly every aspect of movement, alignment, and strength. 🩰 1. Improves Hip Extension and Leg Lines The psoas connects your lower spine to your femur, so when it’s tight, it pulls the leg and pelvis forward, making it harder to fully extend your leg behind you in arabesques, battements, or jumps. A lengthened psoas allows for clean, open hip lines and more freedom in