Body Talks
By: The Dance Current, Made to Move, Pivot Dancer and JFu Chiropractic
Body Talks
By: The Dance Current, Made to Move, Pivot Dancer and JFu Chiropractic
Body Talks:
A free dance health
webinar series
We've teamed up with health professionals from a range of physical practices to
offer insights that will benefit every( )body. No matter what your movement practice is, come gain practical tips and anatomical knowledge to help you move with greater strength, ease and confidence.
THE INTERSECTION OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND DANCE PEDAGOGY
Dr. Stephen Gray, BMTP, DC, Dance Educator
Go inside the clinician mind, so you can utilize the principles and practices of Chiropractic and Orthopaedics. Learn how clinical work intersects with dance pedagogy and how you can bring more science into the studio.
This webinar is presented with the support of The Dance Current's health sponsor Made to Move.
A DETAILED WALK THROUGH THE ANATOMY OF THE KNEE FROM A PHYSIOTHERAPY PERSPECTIVE
Dance physiotherapist Dinah Hampson
May 17, 7pm EST
Hampson will take us on a detailed walk through the anatomy of the knee, exploring what is happening within the knee as it is impacted by dance, as well as common dance injuries.
This webinar is presented with the support of The Dance Current's wellness sponsor Pivot Dancer.
ADDRESSING DANCE BURNOUT AND INJURY PREVENTION WITH YOGA THERAPY
Chiropractor, yoga and dance teacher and acupuncture provider Dr. Joyce Fu
May 24, 7pm EST
Focus on the essential inner work that must be done to create a therapeutic experience for movers and dance educators alike. Learn, breathe and move through physical, psychological, and spiritual restrictions through body work with the use of various props including massage balls, resistance bands and a foam roller.
This webinar is presented with the support of The Dance Current's movement sponsor JFu Chiropractic.
Instructors
Prior to his clinical journey, Dr. Gray performed for over 15 years as a member of CAEA, AEA, and ACTRA across North America (Stratford, Broadway tour, Degrassi), and has taught for Ryerson University, Sheridan College, George Brown College, DUBO Force (Mexico), as well as Taipei, Taiwan, the National Dance Institute (Albequerque) and Rochester School for the Arts.
A graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Gray is also certified/trained in clinical and athletic taping, Progressive Ballet Technique, Pilates Process Teacher Training Program, Athletic Movement Assessment (Lower Limb), Thompson Technique, Functional Range Conditioning, and McMaster University’s Medical Acupuncture Program (Completion December 2020).
Dinah Hampson
Dinah completed her BA in Health Studies at Queen’s University and BSc in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Her passion for Sport Physio led her to being an active member of Sport Physio Canada, completion of her Sport Physio Diploma, and is a Registered International Sports Physiotherapist. Dinah has completed her Diploma of Manual & Manipulative therapy, Pelvic Health IMS and kinesiotape certifications and is an examiner for new Sport Physio candidates.
Dinah founded Pivot Sport Medicine in 2003 and 15 years later co-founded Pivot Dancer. Years of classical ballet training brings a technical eye to her treatment of dancers and artistic athletes. Dinah has completed her certification in Progressing Ballet Technique and, with Pivot Dancer, consults with clinicians and dancers worldwide.
Dr. Joyce Fu
Dr. Joyce Fu is a multi-talented chiropractor with over 10 years
of training in dance. Through the art form of training, performing and
competing internationally and across the GTA, Joyce was able to use dance as a vehicle to understand the crucial link of the mental, physical and spiritual health that all performing artists must have. Joyce practices respect for the
physical body through proper form and training, expansion of the
spiritual being through meditation and builds stronger mental
reservoirs through her work
in grounding. Joyce believes that Dance Health is fundamental for performing artists of all kinds to continue to create beautiful work because it makes the
world a better place.