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Introduction
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Introduction From Aimee03:00
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Level 1, Part 1.31:00
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Level 1, Part 2.32.00
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Level 243:00
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Level 330:00
Course outline
About this dancer injury prevention course.
This course has been created by Aimee Higgs physio Ltd ( Bsc Physiotherapist )MCSP based on up to date research as of April 4th 2023.
By purchasing and taking part in one or several online classes/courses you, the client agree to hold the company Ballet With Isabella and Aimee Higgs physiotherapy Ltd entirely free from Liability, including financial
responsibility for injuries incurred, regardless of whether injuries are caused by negligence.
Yоu also acknowledge the risks involved in taking the classes off of your own accord.
Dancer injury prevention course breakdown.
An introduction with Aimee Higgs.
Aimee shares everything you need to know about the course as well as why foot and ankle injury prevention is so important for dancers.
We hope you enjoy the course!
Level 1 aims and objectives:
1. To learn activation of foot intrinsics and arch support.
2. To activate and build endurance to movements of foot inversion, eversion – tibialis posterior and peroneals.
3. To build optimal neuromuscular control of plantar flexion utilising gastrocnemius and soleus to demi pointe.
4. To obtain optimal range of motion into dorsi flexion and learn control of this range.
5. To build single leg stability in standing and stability on double leg demi pointe.
Level 1 aims and objectives:
1. To learn activation of foot intrinsics and arch support.
2. To activate and build endurance to movements of foot inversion, eversion – tibialis posterior and peroneals.
3. To build optimal neuromuscular control of plantar flexion utilising gastrocnemius and soleus to demi pointe.
4. To obtain optimal range of motion into dorsi flexion and learn control of this range.
5. To build single leg stability in standing and stability on double leg demi pointe.
Level 2:
1. To activate essential hip stabilisers; gluteus medius and maximus.
2. To further develop single leg stability with increased perturbations.
3. To progress plantar flexion strength endurance, advance tendon loading and build tissue capacity to single leg positions.
4. To learn how to utilise hip stabilisers to support foot and ankle movement.
5. To introduce plyometric and agility components, learning to control accelerating, decelerating and direction control.
Level 3:
1. Advancing calf loading exercises to more challenging positions and further building tissue and tendon capacity.
2. Progressing single leg stability to include thoracic mobility perturbations and demi pointe stability challenge.
3. Learning to develop and control isometric plantar flexion as a stabiliser during movement.
4. Increasing range of movement to develop control of foot and ankle as well as hips into more dynamic positions.
5. To build plyometric and agility to be able to optimise control of single leg movement
Meet your ballet teacher.
Aimee Higgs
What you’ll learn in our injury prevention course.
- Three in depth levels of foot and ankle injury prevention
- Strength, flexibility balance and stability work
- Isolation of intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles
- Build endurance of the foot muscles
- Build understanding of foot terminology
- Understand how hip stabilising support the foot and ankle
- Two leg and single leg stability
- Agility and plyometric work
- Learn how to accelerate and decelerate with control
Who is this for?
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Children aged 10 and above and adults of all levels.
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Dancers’ wanting to improve and optimise their neuromuscular control.
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Dancers’ wanting to develop body strength, awareness and reduce their risk of dance related injuries.
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Dancers’ wishing to understand more about their anatomy and how to protect their bodies.
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Dancers’ who want to improve strength, stability, flexibility and mobility for improved dance technique.
Who is this not for?
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Dancers’ carrying acute injuries.
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Dancers’ requiring specific rehab in relation to an injury.
Pricing.
Each tier has something very special to offer. Let’s dive in and see which plan will suit your needs best taking your ballet to the next level!
Corps
Watch anytime and anywhere.
- Access to Online Studio Classes
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Live Weekly Online Classes
- Direct communication with Isabella and the Principal team to discuss goals
- New personalised plan every 8 weeks
- Personalised video where the BWI team walks you through your plan
Soloist
Expect a greater understanding, detailed lessons and big progress.
- Access to Online Studio Classes
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Live Weekly Online Classes
- Direct communication with Isabella and the Principal team to discuss goals
- New personalised plan every 8 weeks
- Personalised video where the BWI team walks you through your plan
Principal
Structured plans made just for you by Isabella along with direct communication with her.
Isabella will help you reach your desired goals. This gets results.
If no spots, contact us to be put on the waitlist.
- Access to Online Studio Classes
- Access to Online Studio Plans & Courses
- Live Weekly Online Classes
- Direct communication with Isabella and the Principal team to discuss goals
- New personalised plan every 8 weeks
- Personalised video where the BWI team walks you through your plan
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Building Foot Strength, Barre drills and challenging Centre work with a focus on stamina and many repetitions.
Increased intensity of Barre Drills, challenging centre work and intrinsic foot work.
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Build Strength of the feet, Barre drills establishing correct technique
Building Foot Strength, Barre drills and challenging Centre work with a focus on stamina and many repetitions.
Increased intensity of Barre Drills, Centre work and intrinsic foot work.
Continuing from week three, we build the demanding drills, ending with the challenging Improver Centre with many repetitions.
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Building Foot Strength, Balance and stability, Barre drills and basic Pointe work.
Building Foot Strength, Balance and stability, Barre drills, Pointe work, increasing the demands.
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Yoga for Turnout, Arabesque, Hamstrings, upper back, spine mobility, core strength and breathe work meditation
Yoga for Hamstrings, Balance, Supporting leg, Full Body Flow, Splits, Shoulder Release, and Colour meditation.
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Intermediate Hip Stretches
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Long Hamstring Stretches
Intermediate Back Stretches
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Intermediate Hip Stretches
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Intermediate Back Stretches
Positivity Stretch and Flow
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Intermediate Hip Stretches
Long Hamstring Stretches
Positivity Stretch and Flow
Long Hamstring Stretches
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Full Body Stretch Class
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Intermediate Back Stretches
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