Local Workshop: Resilient Feet for Healthy Dancers

~ RESILIENT FEET for HEALTHY DANCERS ~ by Katie Bigelow, M.Ed. Resilient Westies/Resilient Athletes, LLC Date: Sunday, October 15th Place: Municipal Arts Center Time: 3:15 pm Check In, 3:30-5 pm Workshop * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COST: $20 Cash, Check, or PayPal (to katelin.bigelow using the "send to friends/family" option to avoid a transaction fee) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ATTIRE: Comfortable stretchy clothing, bring socks and a yoga mat (or towel/sweatshirt) if you have one. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Resilient Westies will be presenting a workshop on foot health and flexibility for dancers in Charlottesville, VA! Join us to learn the fundamentals of foot mobility for injury prevention, performance, and pain relief for longevity on the dance floor. We'll also work on increasing flexibility, range of motion, and improving movement fluency. Practice drills will be provided for participants to incorporate on your own and/or between classes. This extended workshop (90-minutes) will include: - Mobility exercises for the Feet & Ankles - Spinal mobility for Posture on the dance floor - Dynamic hip drills improved flexibility - Example warm-up for dancers to use prior to social dancing and/or competitions - Summary exercise sheets, so you can practice on your own! Since moving to Charlottesville this summer, Katie has been teaching small group classes at the home of Eddie + Adela, and most recently taught a (fantastically well received!) large group class at Swing Fling, a Dance Jam Production's West Coast Swing event! Participants enjoyed seeing *immediate* improvements in their flexibility, foot mobility, and range of motion! (https://www.facebook.com/events/332386900542819/?__mref=mb) JOIN THE MOVEMENT, ANCHOR YOUR HEALTH! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: This 90 minute workshop is presented by Katie Bigelow, M.Ed., a Health Consultant, newly based in Charlottesville, and owner of Resilient Athletes, LLC. Katie is an internationally recognized health practitioner with more than 10-years of experience and 12 certifications in the areas of: applied neuroanatomy, movement rehabilitation, flexibility, injury prevention, nutrition, pain management, sports performance, health assessment, strength training and visual/vestibular assessment. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology from Emory University and a Master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Katie Bigelow [email protected] 910-827-2202