The Dance Medicine Specialists Network

A Ballet Education

When a tight back is restricted mostly by muscle tension we love to stick with exercises that are execute I’ll come by mobility with stabilization to improve overall performance. 

(Note: if exercises like these don’t seem to be helping that’s a clue that another body system other than muscles and joints may be the reason behind the movement restriction. If that’s you let us know so we can help 😊)

A Ballet Education Dr. Alexis Sams gives her physical therapy tips to quell the question on every young dancer’s mind. How do I have a more mobile spine? She goes deeper to providing guidance to the even more importa…

Keep an eye out for those wobbly ankles!

Nothing like an 8am last minute session! She sprained her food after getting new wires for her braces. Who knew? We did. 🤣Love this kid. @kennabonhote
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Got dancers with braces that seem clumsy or off balance at odd times? Orthodontic adjustments change the muscle tension in the jaw and neck which is the top of the core since it’s the top of the spine. This can create a domino effect of core instability. Most often results in wobbly balance along with ankle
and foot sprains. But don’t worry. We got you. 👍

The last time I saw her she was shorter than me. Now she’s in college and wants to be my intern. #growinguptoofast @samobrien24

The last time I saw her she was shorter than me. Now she’s in college and wants to be my intern. #growinguptoofast @samobrien24

Certified in PBT, Pilates, CSCS or other movement and exercise techniques?

One our most successful clients has completed just about every certification I can think of. Here’s a repost of what she said when I asked what made her decide to complete DancemED™️ Certification.

You’ve been through other programs so…

✅ You already know WHO you're helping....dancers.

✅ You already know WHAT you're using to help them...exercises, and we know you have lots to choose from.

DancemED Certification will connect all the dots and teach you:

⭐️ WHEN to use certain exercises over others, based on your dancer's needs

⭐️ WHERE to focus your conditioning, because it may not be the place where you see the problem

⭐️ WHY certain exercises may be more beneficial over others by using quick and easy assessments

⭐️ HOW to perform your chosen exercises for the fastest results (positions, hold times, etc.)

Ready to really get the most out of all of your learning?

Join us next week for our summer teacher's intensive live and online! (All sessions will be recorded with unlimited access)

More info and registration at: https://dancemed.org/certintensive

Certified in PBT, Pilates, CSCS or other movement and exercise techniques?

One our most successful clients has completed just about every certification I can think of. Here’s a repost of what she said when I asked what made her decide to complete DancemED™️ Certification.

You’ve been through other programs so…

✅ You already know WHO you're helping....dancers.

✅ You already know WHAT you're using to help them...exercises, and we know you have lots to choose from.

DancemED Certification will connect all the dots and teach you:

⭐️ WHEN to use certain exercises over others, based on your dancer's needs

⭐️ WHERE to focus your conditioning, because it may not be the place where you see the problem

⭐️ WHY certain exercises may be more beneficial over others by using quick and easy assessments

⭐️ HOW to perform your chosen exercises for the fastest results (positions, hold times, etc.)

Ready to really get the most out of all of your learning?

Join us next week for our summer teacher's intensive live and online! (All sessions will be recorded with unlimited access)

More info and registration at: https://dancemed.org/certintensive

New walls going up in our new functional medicine and nutrition wing!! 🤗🤗🤗 Our sister company @renatrition is getting its now section for all you health and wellness needs for EVERYONE! Non-dancers welcome! If you’re stuck on medication or with symptoms that you’ve been told you’ll have to stay with for the rest of your life we offer simple and non-medical solutions to feeling better and overcoming the impossible. New wing opens September 1! Message us our check out https://Renatrition.com for more info on who we help (everyone, basically😆) and how we help (no meds, shots, surgery). Be prepared for a NEW TAKE on health and wellness. (Link in IG bio)

New walls going up in our new functional medicine and nutrition wing!! 🤗🤗🤗 Our sister company @renatrition is getting its now section for all you health and wellness needs for EVERYONE! Non-dancers welcome! If you’re stuck on medication or with symptoms that you’ve been told you’ll have to stay with for the rest of your life we offer simple and non-medical solutions to feeling better and overcoming the impossible. New wing opens September 1! Message us our check out https://Renatrition.com for more info on who we help (everyone, basically😆) and how we help (no meds, shots, surgery). Be prepared for a NEW TAKE on health and wellness. (Link in IG bio)

AUGUST ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! Join us Aug 16-20 (or on replay)

Use code EYESUP (all caps) to save $250
off registration!

Difficulty spotting? Decreased turnout? Desperate for splits?

THE EYES HAVE IT!!

Eye focus and stability factor into dance performance in so many ways, including turn technique, balance and even flexibility!

We teach a simple screen and exercise pattern that can be performed on 1 student or a class full of students to improve eye performance quickly and safely. Then watch it improve your dancer’s performance!

It’s part of our new course “What to Do When NOTHING Works” included in our DancemED™️ Certification.

Join us August 16-20 to learn this and a ton of other simple assessments, exercises, and tips to improve dance performance, determine recovery following injury, and more!

More info and registration at https://dancemed.org/certintensive (link in IG bio)

Use code EYESUP (all caps) to save $250
off registration!

CALLING ALL SCIENCE AND DANCE MAJORS!!!! Looking for the most unique and inspiring dance medicine internship experience? We are accepting applications for the upcoming fall and spring semesters at our Phoenix location! Best suited for undergrads and high schools students. Also great for prospective PT students needing observation hours. More details and application can be found at: https://azdancemed.com/internship

CALLING ALL SCIENCE AND DANCE MAJORS!!!! Looking for the most unique and inspiring dance medicine internship experience? We are accepting applications for the upcoming fall and spring semesters at our Phoenix location! Best suited for undergrads and high schools students. Also great for prospective PT students needing observation hours. More details and application can be found at: https://azdancemed.com/internship

HOW DID THIS DANCER IMPROVE THEIR FLEXIBILITY WITHOUT STRETCHING? We will teach you how and much more! https://dancemed.org/certintensive

Online DancemED Certification starts Monday!

Learn the easiest ways to assess and help
fix:

Tight hamstrings
Difficulty spotting
Flexibility challenges
Low jump height
Balance challenges
And more!

1 week - 8 courses:

Anatomy and Kinesiology that MATTERS
Movement Analysis in Dance
Functional Assessments for Dance
Functional Dance Conditioning
Understanding Pain in Dance
Determining Return to Dance After Injury
The “Truth” About Dance Injuries
What to Do When NOTHING Works

More information and registration at:
https://dancemed.org/certintensive

SAVE $250 with code FBCERT (all caps)

Yes! All sessions will be recorded with lifetime access

Yes! No-fee installment plans available to meet your budget

There’s still time to register for July’s online DancemED™️ Certification for teachers!

http://dancemed.org/certintensive

Sessions are recorded for lifetime access 😊

New 10 month extended payment plan available 😊

Mon-Fri
July 19-23
12:00-2:30pm EST

8 courses total! Can’t beat that!

Anatomy and Kinesiology that MATTERS
Movement Analysis in Dance
Functional Assessments for Dance
Functional Dance Conditioning
Understanding Pain in Dance
Determining Return to Dance After Injury
The “Truth” About Dance Injuries
What to Do When NOTHING Works

There’s still time to register for July’s online DancemED™️ Certification for teachers!

http://dancemed.org/certintensive

Sessions are recorded for lifetime access 😊

New 10 month extended payment plan available 😊

Mon-Fri
July 19-23
12:00-2:30pm EST

8 courses total! Can’t beat that!

Anatomy and Kinesiology that MATTERS
Movement Analysis in Dance
Functional Assessments for Dance
Functional Dance Conditioning
Understanding Pain in Dance
Determining Return to Dance After Injury
The “Truth” About Dance Injuries
What to Do When NOTHING Works

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We want to hear from you! Comment below what you LOVE about AZDM!

Wall number 1 is in!!!

#herewegrow
#renatrition
#guthealth
#pineapplestopointe

Wall number 1 is in!!!

#herewegrow
#renatrition
#guthealth
#pineapplestopointe

Difficulty spotting? Decreased turnout? Desperate for splits?

THE EYES HAVE IT!!

Eye focus and stability factor into dance performance in so many ways, including turn technique, balance and even flexibility!

We teach a simple screen and exercise pattern that can be performed on 1 student or a class full of students to improve eye performance quickly and safely. Then watch it improve your dancer’s performance!

It’s part of our new course “What to Do When NOTHING Works” included in our DancemED™️ Certification.

Join us August 16-20 to learn this and a ton of other simple assessments, exercises, and tips to improve dance performance, determine recovery following injury, and more!

More info and registration at https://dancemed.org/certintensive (link in IG bio)

Use code EYESUP (all caps) to save $250
off registration!

Difficulty spotting? Decreased turnout? Desperate for splits?

THE EYES HAVE IT!!

Eye focus and stability factor into dance performance in so many ways, including turn technique, balance and even flexibility!

We teach a simple screen and exercise pattern that can be performed on 1 student or a class full of students to improve eye performance quickly and safely. Then watch it improve your dancer’s performance!

It’s part of our new course “What to Do When NOTHING Works” included in our DancemED™️ Certification.

Join us August 16-20 to learn this and a ton of other simple assessments, exercises, and tips to improve dance performance, determine recovery following injury, and more!

More info and registration at https://dancemed.org/certintensive (link in IG bio)

Use code EYESUP (all caps) to save $250
off registration!

Love it when our dance kids meet up at intensive even though they live states away from each other! AZ Dance Med unites!!! 💜💚💜💚

Love it when our dance kids meet up at intensive even though they live states away from each other! AZ Dance Med unites!!! 💜💚💜💚

What do food allergies have to do with this dancer’s recovery from ankle pain? Read our newest blog article to find out! Food allergies are signals that the body needs help and figuring out the help it needs not only reduces (or fully gets rid of) the allergy, but also can be the missing link to injury recovery and improved performance. 🩰🩰🩰Check our our Pointe of View blog at https://dmdnwk.wixsite.com/dancemedblog for the full story! (link in IG bio)

What do food allergies have to do with this dancer’s recovery from ankle pain? Read our newest blog article to find out! Food allergies are signals that the body needs help and figuring out the help it needs not only reduces (or fully gets rid of) the allergy, but also can be the missing link to injury recovery and improved performance. 🩰🩰🩰Check our our Pointe of View blog at https://dmdnwk.wixsite.com/dancemedblog for the full story! (link in IG bio)

Allow our team of #dancemEDpros lead you towards a path of success. That's the AZDM way. 💪

Allow our team of #dancemEDpros lead you towards a path of success. That's the AZDM way. 💪

Coach Lisa in action! Comment below what you LOVE about Coach Lisa!👇❤️

Coach Lisa in action! Comment below what you LOVE about Coach Lisa!👇❤️

NEW WORKSHOP STARTING MONDAY!
https://dancemed.org/flexsecrets

Stretching doesn’t have to hurt or feel uncomfortable. And you don’t have to use stretching as the only way to gain flexibility.

All the pics are from clients (and 1 of me 🤣) who gained flexibility just by understanding how the body works and identifying what was holding thier flexibility back.

On Monday, we will start giving you the tips to help you start to unlock your dancers flexibility No wall splits, stretch machines, or wall bands required!

Join us next week for our free 5 day mini-workshop Flexibility Secrets Revealed!

More info and registration at https://dancemed.org/flexsecrets

See you there! 🤗🤗🤗