Suzette Madson, PT Online Courses for Dancers
Online Courses for Dancers- Educators, Choreographers, Parents, and Students
Online Courses: All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, at no additional cost. Each course is 1 hour or 1 1/2 hours in length and provided via a secure Telehealth platform. Arrangements also can be made for specific group, studio, or individual classes- please inquire at any time.
Registration: Please contact Suzette Madson, PT at suzettemadsonpt@hotmail.com to register for course
Registration fee: $25 per registrant, $50 per family of 2 or more.
PUBLICATIONS: CONSIDERATIONS FOR DANCE AND MOVEMENT EDUCATORS REGARDING SUMMER COURSES 2021- BALLET
PRESENTATIONS: ARABESQUE
Minimizing Cross- Contamination: This course focuses on scientific background for practical preventative measures in managing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including specifics of the use of gloves, fit and handling of face masks, medical professional- level hand washing procedures, care of the hands, with specifics in avoiding cross- contamination in daily activities, in caring for people with vulnerable immunity, and in the workplace, school, dance, and sports.
Course Dates: Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 11:00am- 12:30pm PDT
Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 2:00pm-3:30pm PDT
Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 11:00am-12:30pm PDT
Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 2:00pm-3:30pm PDT
Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 11:00am-12:30pm PDT
Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 2:00pm-3:30pm PDT
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For Educators and Students- Returning to the Studio and Preparing for Summer and Fall Courses: This course offers strategies for pacing activity, preparatory exercises, and conditioning exercises to reduce injury. This course focuses on injury prevention with respect to changes in dance flooring, increased space and movement in the studio, and care of the body while pacing technique in class. Specialized recommendations and health and safety considerations are offered for educators navigating return to in- studio teaching, travel, and guest teaching.
Course Dates: Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 12:00pm-1:30pm PDT
Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 11:00am-12:30pm PDT
Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 11:00am-12:30m PDT
Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 11:00am-12:30pm PDT
For Copy of Publication: Please contact Suzette Madson, PT at suzettemadsonpt@hotmail.com
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Injury Prevention and Management for Dancers: This course focuses on principles of injury prevention, including aspects of a proper warmup, technique, and care of the body to minimize strain during class and rehearsals. Special focus will be on considerations for online dance classes and rehearsals. The course will also cover signs and symptoms of an injury, care at home, and when to see a medical provider.
Course Dates: Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 1:00pm-2:30pm PDT
Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Saturday August 7, 2021 from 11:00am-12:30pm
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Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle for Dancers: This course focuses on anatomy and biomechanics of the foot and ankle, with an emphasis on kinesiology of the foot and ankle in classical ballet technique.
Course Dates: Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 1:00pm-2:30pm PDT
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For Dancers- Anatomy and Mechanics for Proper Turnout and Arabesque: This course discusses the anatomy and proper mechanics for turnout and for arabesque to achieve clarity and elegance of technique and reduce injuries to the spine, hips, knees, and feet.
Course Dates: Saturday August 21, 2021 from 1:00pm-2:30pm PDT
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For Dancers- Safety Considerations for Online Class: This course discusses safety procedures, working with the home environment, adaptation to flooring, preparation exercises, pacing and technique considerations to minimize risk of strain and injury while taking classes online.
Course Dates: Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 2:00pm- 3:30pm PDT
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For Dancers- Anatomy and Mechanics for Releve and Demi- Releve: This course discusses the anatomy and proper mechanics of releve and demi-releve to achieve clarity of technique and reduce injuries to the back, hips, knees and feet.
Course Dates: Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10:00am- 11:30am PDT
Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 12:00pm- 1:30pm PDT