In addition to our STOTT PILATES® practice and in collaboration with on-site Physical Therapists, we are pleased to provide Dancer Clinics geared towards pre-professional, collegiate, or newly professional dancers.
These full or half day Clinics can be tailored to the individual studio or company's desired focus, but generally include:
-preventing common dance injuries
-creating healthy biomechanics via Pilates
-planning for a dance career.
Request an in-studio clinic with our team.
Elizabeth H. Tilstra
What you'll learn from Elizabeth:
- why understanding YOUR individual body's specific needs is critical for a long and healthy dance career
-self-screening and what to do with that info
- injury prevention and importance of cross-training
About:
- Tilstra Physical Therapy, Owner
-danced with Cincinnati Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, & Nashville Ballet
-Dance Medicine specialist
Laura Hicks Foutz
What you'll learn from Laura:
- STOTT PILATES® fundamentals for healthy biomechanics
-Pilates cross-training exercises
-dynamic alignment through Pilates for strength & flexibility
About:
- Pilates Franklin, Owner
- Lead Instructor Trainer, Merrithew International
-danced with California Ballet
Carolyn Platt Lucas
What you’ll learn from Carolyn:
-how to self-screen and create a program based on your specific needs
-managing hyper-mobility
-injury prevention
-Pilates for dancers
About:
-Balance Physical Therapy, Owner
-Physical Therapist for Nashville-based dance companies
-danced professionally in New York & Las Vegas
-Dance Medicine Specialist
Amanda McGee
What you'll learn from Amanda:
-Pilates for Dancers
-managing hyper-mobility
-injury prevention strategies
About:
-Wilco Physical Therapy, Owner
-interned under New York City Ballet Physical Therapist Marika Molnar
-Dance Medicine Specialist
-Physical Therapist for Nashville-based dance companies New Dialect & Found Movement Group