Dance Teacher Summit The Hilton Hotel New York City, NY August 2-4, 2010
The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries will be participating in the 2010 Dance Teacher Summit at The Hilton Hotel in NYC from August 2-4th. This annual conference attracts hundreds of dance teachers from around the world to learn from master teachers through a variety of movement sessions, seminars and workshops. To learn more about the 2010 Dance Teacher Summit or for information on upcoming conference dates, visit their website atwww.danceteachersummit.com.
Cracking the Core Gina Gibney Studios 890 Broadway August 23, 2010 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. FREE
The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, in collaboration with Dance/NYC, will be presenting a workshop for dancers and dance teachers, entitled “Cracking the Core”. This workshop will take place on August 23rd and marks the beginning of a series of workshops offered by the HCDI and Dance/NYC team to provide state-of-the-art healthcare information to the dance community. "Cracking the Core" workshop content will include a review of the functional anatomy and importance of the core musculature in injury prevention. The workshop will also provide practical instruction in how to strengthen the core muscles specifically for the demands of dance. Space is limited. Please RSVP for this event by visitinghttp://crackingthecore.eventbrite.com/
Research Studies
Strength Training Study The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries is looking for adolescent male dancers to participate in a six week upper extremity strength training program. Participants must be enrolled in ballet classes, be in good health and between the ages of 12 and 16 years. The study measures the effect of a three-time per week strength training program before and after a six week participation commitment. Each session lasts for one hour.
Please call or e-mail us to discuss the study further or to volunteer:
Leigh Heflin, MSc or Alison Deleget, MS, ATC 212-460-0153 or harkness@nyumc.org
Jump Study The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries is looking for male professional or collegiate dancers and male and female professional or collegiate athletes to take part in a scientific research study investigating the effects of fatigue on jumping ability. Participants must be in good health and between the ages of 18 and 40 years. Each participant will be asked to jump from a height of approximately 15 inches onto a flat surface while measurements of joint motion, muscle activity, and force are taken.
A $50 cash honorarium will be given to all participants.
To go behind the scenes with the Harkness Center's team of experts and see a demo of the research protocol on NY1 click here. To see the related article in the New York Times click here.
Please call or e-mail us to discuss any questions you have about this project or to volunteer:
Yoga can be a great complement to your dance training. Unfortunately, yoga injuries are on the rise. This may be due to crowded classes, under-informed teachers, or a student’s tendency to be overly competitive in class. Other times, a student’s specific body type may contribute to an injury which is often the case with dancers. Dancers tend to be overly flexible and it is this quality that can get them into trouble with certain yoga poses.
TIP: Protect your shoulders in DOWNWARD FACING DOG
The pose “downward dog” can put undue stress on the shoulder joint if not performed with a modicum of restraint. Many dancers tend to “hang” and over extend through the shoulders and spine in downward dog position, putting the shoulder ligaments at risk of overstretching. Ligaments are designed to stabilize the shoulder joint and overstretching them can cause instability, clicking and joint pain. Over time, loosening of the ligaments can even lead to dislocation of the shoulder joint. To protect your shoulder joints in downward dog position, engage your scapular muscles to provide support for the arms and wrists ensuring correct and proper alignment of the shoulder joint. Avoiding the “hang” behavior in the downward dog position will allow for a healthier yoga and dance practice for years to come.
The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries’ On-Going Services Include:
Orthopaedic Medical Care and Consultations Orthopaedic Surgery Services Dance Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Services FREE Injury Prevention Assessments Injury Prevention Lectures and Workshops Biomechanical Research and Analysis Raked Stage Evaluations Therapeutic Pilates and Yoga Fitness and Private Coaching Financial Assistance for the Un- and Under-Insured Dancer
Visit our website for further information or call the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries to schedule an appointment.
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The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries is part of a not-for-profit organization that survives on contributions from the dance community and its friends. Help us to continue our services for another 20 years by becoming a supporter of the Center.
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