Healthy feet are essential for every dancer. In this practical session, you’ll explore the anatomy of the foot and discover best practices for long-term foot health, plus targeted exercises designed to increase flexibility, build strength, and prevent injury.

Are you committed to creating a healthier dance culture for your competitive dance students? Join the conversation to learn how you can go beyond physical safety to foster an environment where your dancers can thrive mentally and emotionally during competition season. You’ll also learn strategies for reducing performance anxiety, encouraging positive reinforcement, promoting healthy social-media …

Ensure your dancers transition to pointe safely and confidently with a comprehensive approach to assessing readiness. This talk covers key anatomical, developmental, and strength benchmarks to look for when determining pointe preparedness. You’ll also learn how to thoughtfully place students in pre-pointe or first-year pointe classes at the start of the school year, and how …