The Acrobatic Arts Podcast

In this episode Master Teacher Loren Dermody give ideas for beginner handstands. Learn skills and drills for beginners in this exceptional lesson!

Loren Dermody envisions living in a world where everyone dances, loves, laughs, lives their passion, and listens to Prince every single day!

A renowned and sought-after coach and choreographer, Loren started studying dance, acrobatics, and baton twirling at a very young age in Regina, Saskatchewan. Throughout her competitive career she competed nationally and internationally in dance and baton twirling as an individual and in groups. Hard work and dedication brought her and her teammates incredible success including a Gold Medal at the World Baton Twirling Championships in Padova, Italy and recognition as inductees into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

Over the last 30 years, when she's not choreographing award-winning routines for hundreds of dancers and athletes in dance, baton and acrobatics, you can find her traveling the world, upgrading her certifications, attending professional development events, workshops, and conferences that keep her on top of the most recent developments and current trends in the industry.

In addition to holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Studies from the University of Calgary, Loren is a CBTF Certified Coach & Judge; WBTF Certified Judge; Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher; ADAPT Jazz and Tap Certified Teacher; Certified RWID Instructor; Certified PBT Teacher; Alixa Flexibility Module 3 Certified Teacher; Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher, Course Conductor, & Examiner; Level 1 Certified Trainer in the Genius of Flexibility Method; Level 2 NCCP Accredited Coach; Y.P.A.D Certified Teacher; member of IADMS; member of the Yoga Alliance; and a member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (Jazz & Acrobatics).

Loren has been with Acrobatic Arts since the beginning and is excited to contribute her creativity, years of experience, and her love for teaching alongside the most talented staff in the world!

Need some visuals? Check out Miss Loren's Weekly Mini presentation, Beginner Handstands, on YouTube!

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With little more than an idea and drive to find her way, Mandy Yip went from selling her dance studio to leading the world’s most recognized AcroDance syllabus company. Now the CEO, Canadian Division Manager, and founder of Acrobatic Arts, shares her tips and tactics for building your way to business success with good company.

As the founder and CEO of Acrobatic Arts Inc, Mandy manages the staff and delivery of all training programs, and the Acrobatic Arts syllabus in over 6500 dance studios in over 30 countries. Over 500,000 dancers participate in Acrobatic Arts classes on a weekly basis. Mandy created the Acrobatic Arts training and certification program, and the Acrobatic Arts Curriculum, producing the most comprehensive, researched program available for AcroDance.

A lifelong learner, Mandy has achieved certification in countless courses, including contortion, hand balancing, inclusive learning, tap, jazz, gymnastics, and safe coaching, to name a few. Mandy currently sits on the advisory board for YPAD, and assists with the mission of keeping kids safe in dance through this organization. Highly sought for workshops, Mandy has taught thousands of dance teachers, and provided expert classes around the world. Mandy is known for bringing passion, technique and in-depth practical knowledge to engaging classes.

Previous Acrobatic Arts Podcast Episodes:

Ep. 3 Acrobatic Arts Founder, CEO and Canadian Division Manager - Mandy Yip

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Prepping for a dance competition comes with many concerns; however, one crucial consideration often gets overlooked: what will your dancers eat? In this episode, Accredited Nutritionist and Sports/Dance Dietitian Jasmine Challis provides solid takeaways and nutrition tips for dancers to optimize energy and keep them on their toes!

Jasmine is an Accredited Nutritionist and Sports Dietitian on the UK Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) with a particular interest in dance. She has worked with and advised within the dance industry for more than 25 years.

Jasmine's presentations and workshops on 'Nutrition and Dance Performance' and 'Eating Disorders' have been provided to dance teachers and at the Dance UK Roadshows.

She was nutrition consultant for the Dance UK Information Sheet on Food and Nutrition for Dancers and is co-author of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) updated Nutrition Resource Paper (2016) and the Nutrition chapter in the IADMS ‘Dancer Wellness' published 2017.

Away from dance, she has contributed to medical and dietetic textbooks and continues working with patients and clients both with disordered eating and other medical problems.

Jasmine has also worked both with coaches and athletes and has advised at national-level training camps.

She has recently completed a MRes in Sport and Exercise Science at Roehampton University.

Jasmine Challis

Twitter @ https://twitter.com/challisjasmine

Contact Jasmine @ [email protected]

Previous Acrobatic Arts Podcast Episodes:

Ep. 10 How to Approach the Topic of Body Composition - Jasmine Challis

Have you lost your marketing inspiration, or are you not sure where to begin? In this episode, we're talking to Acrobatic Arts Director of Marketing Michelle McBride, who's had an impressive 20-year career as a graphic designer and dance teacher. What a wealth of experience and perspective she brings! It's inspiring and tactical. This episode teaches tangible marketing tips and take-aways for studio owners wanting to stand out from the rest and GROW!

Michelle has a degree in visual communication design and has worked in the industry for 20 years. She works with Acrobatic Arts as a marketing director and also consults several local studios. She has worked with large national and international brands to small local businesses and government agencies. Michelle has been a dance instructor for over 20 years and is a certified instructor in the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, AcroDance Preschool, Aerial Arts and is a certified adjudicator.

Design

https://www.instagram.com/michelle.mcbride.design/

https://www.behance.net/michellemcbride

Acro

https://www.instagram.com/miss.dishy.acro/

Additional Acrobatic Arts Marketing Resources

AcroDance Resource Centre

https://www.acrobaticarts.com/#/page/custom/0/96

AcroDance PreSchool Program

https://www.acrobaticarts.com/#/page/custom/0/47

In this episode of the Acrobatic Arts Podcast, Liza Kovacs discusses the question “How much training is too much?” Liza considers herself a dance nerd and is interested in learning mechanisms, knowledge building and pedagogical practices in dance, as well as in the application of periodization concepts in classical training.

Since graduating from the National Ballet School of Canada, Liza Kovacs has danced with the National Ballet of Canada, Lalala Human Steps and the BJM as well as collaborating on numerous projects with some of Canada's finest contemporary choreographers.

Her passion for dance has led her to a Masters of Arts from the University of Quebec in Montreal and a Masters in Dance Science from Trinity-Laban in London. Since then she has studied kinesthetic anatomy and neuromuscular re-education with Irene Dowd, as well as in physiology, biomechanics, performance psychology, somatic studies and Laban movement analysis.

Liza is certified in all levels with ABT's Training Curriculum and is also a certified Pilates instructor and a registered somatic instructor. She joined the teaching team in classical dance of the National Superior Pole of Dance Rosella Hightower in 2019 while developing an online goal setting practice to help aspiring dancers reach their potential, wherever they are.

Email [email protected]

In this episode, Maggie Morris talks about Safe in Dance International. This is a wonderful organization that works to promote safe and healthy dance practice worldwide. Maggie provides a brief summary of the tools and resources that they have available for dancers and dance teachers. In addition to being the Co-Founder of Safe in Dance International, Maggie is also a dance educator and an arts consultant.

Maggie's interest in healthy dance practice stems from her career as a dancer, choreographer, artistic director and dance educator. She began her career in New York where she danced with several companies including the Murray Louis Dance Company, where she was a soloist touring internationally. She also worked with Alwin Nikolais, Placido Domingo and Dave Brubeck and performed in musical theatre, film and television. Maggie has also been a guest artist in residence for dance companies, schools and colleges throughout the world. On her return to England in 1990 Maggie took up the position of Artistic Director at Phoenix Dance Company, and international touring repertory company. With Phoenix she noted the high levels of injury and illness and worked with Jiannis Koutadakis and other health professionals to develop programmes and support systems within her company to improve dancer's fitness levels, reduce injury ease the pressures of performance. This research on the company contributed to the developments in Dance UK's Healthier Dance Programme.

After leaving Phoenix Maggie focussed her work more on dance education and training and as well as delivering training in technique, choreographer and repertory she was the Head of Undergraduate Studies at Laban, London from 1998 – 2000.

Over the past 18 years Maggie's has balanced her career between dance educator, consultant and healthy dance advocate. As such her work has ranged from working with the UK government to support the improvement of performing arts training in the UK, becoming an HMI in 2001 on a team of performing arts specialists looking at professional performing arts training in the UK, delivering leadership and management training on behalf of the Department of Education to Principles and CEO's of professional training colleges and Conservetoire Schools. As an advisor to Trinity College London, the BBO and the ISTD as well as a range of professional performing arts training schools and colleges she has been involved in the development of international dance qualifications and has given guidance in quality and business improvement. Maggie also lectures on dance teaching. She has been honoured to present key note speeches at the Bonnie Bird Choreography Awards and at the ISTD International teacher's graduation ceremony.

Currently her key focus is on developing the work of Safe in Dance International and promoting healthy dance practice world-wide.

Maggie has been a member of the Arts Council Dance panel, the Dance UK executive committee, and the Council for Dance Education and Training Accreditation Board. She is a trustee of the English National Ballet School and of Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund where she was Chair until 2016 She has written on the performing arts for publications in both the USA and Europe. Margaret has an MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University. She is a member of IADMS and has presented at IADMS several times. She is also a member of Healthy Dancer Canada, One Dance UK and People Dancing.

http://www.safeindance.com

Linda Bluestein, M.D. is an integrative pain medicine physician and former ballet dancer specializing in treating hypermobility disorders and other conditions involving persistent pain. Do you know the difference between hypermobility and flexibility? Join Dr. Linda Bluestein on this podcast episode and listen as she answers that question and many more!

In addition to her private medical practice, Hypermobility MD, Dr. Bluestein is the founder and co-host of the podcast, “Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD,” and former co-host of “Hypermobility Happy Hour.” Dr. Bluestein is the Director of Education for the nonprofit, EDS Wellness, Inc. and founder and executive director of Bendy Bodies, an organization dedicated to empowering hypermobile performing artists.

She has published a number of original research papers; presents work at national and international conferences, and is a contributing author for the book, Disjointed - Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders.

Dr. Bluestein is a member of the Board of Directors for the Bridge Dance Project, the Allergy and Immunology Working Group for the International Consortium on EDS and HSD, the Advisory Board for Doctors for Dancers, and the Resources Committee for the Dance Healthy Alliance of Canada.

More information about Dr. Bluestein can be found on her website, www.hypermobilitymd.com.

Links:

https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/

https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/podcast

https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/educational-services

https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/resources

https://iadms.org

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com

Social media:

https://www.facebook.com/hypermobilityMD/

https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/

https://www.instagram.com/bendy_bodies/

https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda

Have you ever wondered how to help dancers with scoliosis? In this episode we have special guest Suzanne Koucheravy. Suzanne specializes in dance medicine as well as being a Scolio-Pilates® master teacher. Listen today and hear Suzanne's informative talk on the topic of scoliosis and how she uses a pilates-based rehabilitation method to help dancers with scoliosis.

Suzanne Koucheravy is a Pilates Instructor certified by the Pilates Method Alliance. Her teacher-training program was completed with Polestar Education, a Pilates education system that focuses on the rehabilitation and post-rehabilita- tion needs of clients in the therapeutic and fitness settings. Suzanne has been on the staff of a physical therapy clinic since 2006 as a personal trainer specializing in chronic health issues and dance rehabilitation.

Her interest in scoliosis lead her to pursue more in-depth understanding of spine disorders. She has been an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner since 2015 and Master Scolio-Pilates® Instructor 2018 assisting at workshops, mentoring and seeing clients privately.

She has attended numerous continuing education workshops to include Modifi- cations for Yoga using the Schroth Method, Pilates Modifications for Scoliosis us- ing the Schroth Method, and Scoliosis Intensive through Phi Pilates, and Pilates for MS. Suzanne has been invited to present a lecture, poster and movement ses- sion on “Understanding the Dancer with Scoliosis “ at the IADMS International conference in Montreal October 2019.

Suzanne graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Theater from Kansas State University. She has over 25 years performing and teaching dance (Academy for Classical Acting at George Washington University, Maryland Youth Ballet, The Washington Ballet, George Mason University). She has successfully helped many dancers and non-dancers overcome the complications of scoliosis and develop life long strategies to reach their goals.

Website Benemotus.com

Instagram benemotus_scolio_pilates

Email [email protected]

Scolio-PIlates® at www.osteopilates.com

Dr. Jeff Russell has over 35 years of dealing with concussions in both a sports environment and in a performing arts environment. In this episode, we learn how a concussion can happen for a variety of reasons and the symptoms are often very individualized. Dr. Russell also reminds us “That before you actually have to use the concussion care network - you have to make the concussion care network!”

Dr. Jeff Russell is Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Director of Science and Health in Artistic Performance (SHAPe) at Ohio University. SHAPe comprises three components of performing arts medicine: clinical care of injured performing artists, applied research in the medical aspects of performing arts, and education of both artists and healthcare workers. Russell earned his PhD in Dance Medicine and Science from the University of Wolverhampton in England. He is a Fellow of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (FIADMS) and a member of the Research Advisory Group of Cirque du Soleil.

Jeffrey A. (Jeff) Russell, PhD, AT, FIADMS

Associate Professor, Athletic Training

Director, Science and Health in Artistic Performance

Ohio University

[email protected]

SHAPe Clinic: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/community/shape-clinic

OHIO Faculty: https://www.ohio.edu/experts/expert/jeffrey-jeff-russell