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gain the knowledge and skill to become the best dancer you can be.

physical therapist
and lifelong dancer

I use my expertise and evidence based practice to foster young dancers, help dancers of all ages and backgrounds recover from injury, and teach group classes for dancers to gain knowledge about biomechanics and related exercises they can do to enhance performance.

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body alignment tutorial for dancers
body alignment tutorial for dancers

This video introduces different alignment lines along the body, in relation to dancing tango and ballet. These recommendations will also be helpful in maintaining good alignment with cross training exercises.

5 key mental traits for success in dancing
5 key mental traits for success in dancing

Dancers focus on improvement to their technique and on their body. Few focus on their mind, which can be even more important for success. This video will enumerate important mental traits for dancers — and how to work on those traits if you don’t already have them.

15 minute dancer foot and ankle exercises
15 minute dancer foot and ankle exercises

In order to stand and walk, we need to have toe dexterity and strength, which is often overlooked. In this video, you will learn foot mobility and strengthening exercises so that you have better contact with the ground, improving your balance, and ultimately, lengthening your dance career!

recent posts from the library

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How To Conquer Stage Fright
ballet, tango, other
How To Conquer Stage Fright
ballet, tango, other

In this video I will describe what is physiologically happening in the body that causes the symptoms of stage fright and give you strategies to help calm your fears, refocus, and establish positive thinking so that you can give your best performance.

ballet, tango, other
How to improve Balance with a “Hedgehog”
ballet, tango, other
How to improve Balance with a “Hedgehog”
ballet, tango, other

These little half dome balance pods, known as “hedgehogs”, can help improve your balance and proprioception.

ballet, tango, other
Why Do Toes Get Out Of Alignment?
ballet, tango, other
Why Do Toes Get Out Of Alignment?
ballet, tango, other

Discover why your toes may be in poor alignment, and what you can do about it!

ballet, tango, other
Neuromuscular Warm-Up Part 4 (down dog & talus glide)
ballet, tango, other
Neuromuscular Warm-Up Part 4 (down dog & talus glide)
ballet, tango, other

In part 4, a variation of a downward dog yoga position is shown to get the lower legs activated. For a deeper plié, a posterior talus glide is demonstrated with a theraband.

ballet, tango, other
Neuromuscular Warm-Up Part 3 (for hip abductors)
ballet, tango, other
Neuromuscular Warm-Up Part 3 (for hip abductors)
ballet, tango, other

This is the third video of a 6-part warm-up series for dancing. A single exercise will be demonstrated for your hip abductors to get ready to support your body.

ballet, tango, other
neuromuscular warm-up part 2 (for the core)
tango, ballet, other
neuromuscular warm-up part 2 (for the core)
tango, ballet, other

This second video of a 6 part warm-up series gets your brain and nervous system connected to your body. Part 2 focuses on the core, and its connection to the legs.

tango, ballet, other

my philosophy

“We don’t all have to become professional dancers, and even if we do, it will not last forever. But we can always dance.

Dancing does not require a stage, a milonga, an audience, high heels, or even a partner. It is an activity that comes from the soul, and needs no formality to be enjoyable.”

This site contains general recommendations for dance, and may not be appropriate for some individuals.  For those who have an injury or pain, a medical doctor or provider should be seen for a definitive diagnosis and general health screening before starting any exercise or training regimen. This may be followed by a physical therapy appointment (with a Licensed Physical Therapist) before starting any group classes or following any general recommendations for exercise.