Luther Brown: Get to the Gym

Special guest judge Luther Brown encourages dancers to get into the gym. "Dancers need to get their stamina up and keep active!" He suggests running and ramping up your cardio workouts. "You can't perform if you're huffing and puffing. You need stamina to be consistent."

Dan Karaty: Style

Special guest judge Dan Karaty also encourages dancers to get into the gym, and adds, "Use the time to find your style, whether it's your hair style, clothing style or makeup style for the girls."

So flip through some of your favourite mags and start figuring out how you can find your personal flair.

Paul Becker: Diversify

Train in all styles, says special guest judge Paul Becker. "Even the styles you don't think are going to be on the show. Try 'em out!"

Tap, ballet, belly dance, African dance, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, flamenco, folk dance -- give 'er a go!

Rex Harrington: Pilates

"Cross-training is important and Pilates is a good choice," special guest judge Rex Harrington advocates. With many celebrity converts, Pilates is known for creating killer abs and a strong core. With precise movements that emphasize control and form, Pilates is a great way to increase strength, flexibility while engaging key stabilizing muscles.

Tré Armstrong: Meditate

Permanent judge Tré Armstrong takes a different tact and suggests dancers focus not on the physical, but on mental training.

"Start reading meditation books about how to get your mind focussed," she suggests. "Sit down and try meditating for half an hour." Armstrong believes strong bodies come from strong minds.

Jean Marc Genereux: Get into the Rhythm

Permanent judge Jean Marc Genereux says there is one basic principle in dance: "If you have rhythm, a choreographer can shape you."

To get yourself ready, Genereux suggests listening to music: "You need to get the rhythm of each genre. Even if you hate ballroom or hip hop or contemporary music, start listening to the music and start counting it out."

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Yoga

Toronto auditionee Kate Franklin, 27, is spending her summer focussing on yoga. "I find my recovery time is way better [when I'm doing yoga]. It's helped me with my self-esteem and self-image, using my body as an instrument instead of [focussing on] the aesthetic."

Yoga is also fantastic for correcting muscular imbalances that are prevalent in dancers, so get your right and left sides equal with a few Sun Salutations.

Strong minds, strong bodies

Whether it's in a studio, or out in the park, use the rest of the summer to get your mind and body ready for the best fall yet!