artists’ health centre foundation

Conditioning for Dancers
A 5-Week Program with physiotherapist Ginette Hamel

The Al and Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst Street (at Dundas) in Toronto

This conditioning program is designed specifically for dancers and dance teachers. This 5 session program will take place in the studio space at the Artists' Health Centre and will cover:
 
  •    Deep core exercises for lower back
  •    Stretching for lower legs and hips
  •    Self massage for lower body
  •    Balance exercises
  •    Basic anatomy
 
  This program will also include technique correction:
 
  •    Standing one leg and plié
  •    Increase turnout
  •    Relevé and foot pointing
  •    Extension
  •    Overall review

Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.

To register please contact Rita at the Artists' Health Centre at 416.603.5263

The AHCF appreciates recognition of our cancellation policy, student rate and senior discount requirements. Thank you.

Ginette Hamel is a physiotherapist with more than 23 years experience who has treated dancers, actors and musicians of all types in the clinic setting, backstage, and on movie sets. She has been working with the Artists' Health Centre since it opened in 2002. More...

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