Monday, November 11 at New York City Center
New York, NY (October 28, 2024) – The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) announced today that Bebe Neuwirth and The Dancers’ Resource program will host Dancer Day of Health—a free event dedicated to the health and wellness of dancers—on Monday, November 11. Whether you are part of a ballet or contemporary company, perform on a Broadway stage or dance on the sets of television shows and movies, join the Fund for a day of health and wellness.
The event will provide a variety of wellness offerings including one-on-one foot and ankle wellness consultations with Dr. Louis Galli, DPM, from The Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts; one-on-one consultations with Dietitian Rebecca Alcosser, RD, CDN, specializing in nutrition for dancers; Cross-Training for Dancers led by Ella Otto, from Harkness Center for Dance Injuries; Mindfulness Meditation co-led by Ross Rayburn and NYC Ballet Principal Dancer Sara Mearns; Karine Plantadit’s unique movement class influenced by Zulu dance and guided by Afro-House music; and free flu vaccines. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Bebe Neuwirth founded The Dancers’ Resource to help address response to the unique situation dancers face as a consequence of the physically demanding nature of their work, coupled with the significant financial challenges of earning a living in dance.
The event will take place on Monday, November 11 from 10:30 am–4:30 pm ET at New York City Center, Studio 5 (130 West 56th Street). Early registration is available through the Entertainment Community Fund’s Portal. To register, please create an account or log in to your existing account at portal.entertainmentcommunity.org. Dancers are also able to join day-of for sessions as they’re able; walk-ins welcome.
Dancer Day of Health is presented thanks in part to generous support from Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.