Foot & Ankle Symposium

BalletNova partners with Body Dynamics
to offer a symposium on ankle and foot injuries, proper

warm-up and cool down, etc. for dancers.

The two-hour interactive workshop takes
place at the BalletNova studios, 3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA
22041. Admission is $20/person and is open to ages 14 and up.

SCHEDULE

1:00-2:00 - Body Dynamics Presentation

·        
Understanding the
Anatomy of the ankle and foot

·        
Adaptations to
prolonged dance

·        
Ways to prevent
ankle and foot injuries in a dancer

2:00-3:00 - Movement Session

·        
Part A -
Strengthening the ankle and foot to prepare for dance

·        
Part B - Cooling down
the ankle and foot to counter the effects of ballet training.

Schedule
subject to change