Championing the Competitive Dancer: A Virtual Community Outreach Event
Ballet Beyond Borders in collaboration with the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) and The Bridge Dance Project (BDP)
January 9, 2020 8.45am – 1.15pm
FREE - Registration Required (Coming Soon!)
Recommended for all competitive dancers ages 11+, parents and teachers
Experts from IADMS, Ballet Beyond Borders, and The Bridge Dance Project (BDP) share their TOP 10's for developing strong competitive dancers in this co-hosted virtual, live community outreach event. This live-streamed, one-day event will provide positive healthy dance science tips and tools on how to be a “stronger” dancer/competitor/performer.
Leading up to the one-day event, free on-demand sessions will be posted from January 6-8th!
8.45am Welcome from BBB, IADMS and BDP Astrid Sherman
9.00 – 9.40am Top 10 exercises for competitive dancers from Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
The favourite exercises to strengthen technique and prevent injuries for ballet dancers
WITH Robyn Segel Shifren International Director and Master Teacher PBT
9.50 – 10.30am Top 10 exercises for competitive dancers from Sugarfoot Conditioning
The favourite exercises to strengthen technique and prevent injuries for contemporary dancers
WITH Katie Schaar of Sugarfoot Therapy, Bridge Dance Project
10.40 – 11.20am Top 10 Nutritional tips for peak performance
The latest nutritional advice for dancing boosts and the competitive edge. Timing meals for optimal energy during performances, which food groups to include in timed meals, which nutrients aid faster healing, which nutrients give greater focus and energy.
WITH Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD, Bridge Dance Project
11.30 – 12.10pm
TOP 10 Mental Health “strength & conditioning” tips for competitive dancers
Mental Health is pivotal for best performance, confidence, grit and quicker healing from injuries. Learn tools for how to be more tenacious and positive, and bounce back from injuries.
WITH Dr Susan Tasker, Professor Emeritus University of Victoria, Bridge Dance Project
12.20 – 1.00pm Top dance injuries seen in competition dancers
The strategies how to avoid these injuries and best practices
WITH Erika Mayall , physiotherapist Allegro Performance + Wellness, IADMS, Bridge Dance Project
1.oopm – 1.15pm Closing Remarks & Question Astrid Sherman (IADMS Dance Educator’s Committee and Bridge Dance Project LA Chapter)