What can students expect from this class?
The workshop offers targeted exercises for building strength, stability, and injury prevention, providing personalized feedback and fostering a sense of community among dancers with a shared passion for diverse dance forms. Ultimately, participants will leave with enhanced skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of their body within these genres. |
Registration:
https://strengthandstabilityinheels.artisticathletehealthcollective.com/strengthandstabilityinheels |
Cost of Class
Pay-What-You-Can: $5-$25
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What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?
“Strength and stability in heels” is a specialized workshop curated by dance medicine specialists, tailored for dancers across various genres. Blending elements from hip hop, latin ballroom and other styles, the workshop offers an exploration of techniques to enhance strength, stability, and injury prevention, with a particular emphasis on dancing in heels. Rooted in the principles of dance medicine, this workshop aims to empower dancers with tools for self-expression, confidence, and physical well-being, catering to the diverse backgrounds and styles within the heels dance community. |
What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject
Melissa has been a dance medicine professional for 18 years and brings years of foot and ankle expertise to the mix. Dana has been a dancer, particularly a salsa dancer for years and brings her unique experience and expertise to the floor. |
Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…
…Injury prevention is key! |
How can students learn more about this offering?
Website: https://artisticathletehealthcollective.com/ Social Media: @artathlete_healthcollective |
Contact Information
Contact: melissa@artisticatheltehealthcollective.com |
Studio 2
Artistic Athlete Health Collective, Dr. Dana Arie (she/her/hers), Melissa Buffer
Street shoes are not allowed in the studio at any time.