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Management of Hypermobility Spectrum
Performing in Heels
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- Management of Hypermobility Spectrum
The Entertainment Community Fund is excited to launch their Dancer Wellness Series in partnership with @spearptnyc this June! Join @alifeinthearts on June 30 for Management of Hypermobility Spectrum to learn strategies to safely maintain mobility, flexibility and stability as a performing artist! RSVP: portal.entertainmentcommunity.org
- Performing in Heels
The Entertainment Community Fund’s Dancer Wellness Series continues on July 28! If you perform in heels, this one’s for you! Join @alifeinthearts and @spearptnyc for helpful tips for reducing the risk of injury, on and off the stage, when performing in heels. Learn more and RSVP at portal.entertainmentcommunity.org
- Cross-Training for Dancers
Are you curious about how to integrate #CrossTraining into your dance training? Hosted by @alifeinthearts and presented in partnership with @spearptnyc, this #FreeWorkshop will offer dance-specific strategies to make cross-training achievable in a busy training schedule. RSVP: portal.entertainmentcommunity.org
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- Eblast Copy – Full Series
The Entertainment Community Fund invites you to join their 2025 Dancer Wellness Series in partnership with Spear Physical Therapy!
Presented in three parts, this series is an excellent opportunity to learn from physical therapists with performing arts backgrounds and experience working with dancers.
Part 1: Management of Hypermobility Spectrum
Monday, June 30
4 pm ET/3 pm CT/1 pm PTThis webinar will cover topics including:
- Generalized joint hypermobility and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD)
- Strategies to manage this common diagnosis among dancers
- The difference between flexibility and hypermobility, as well as relevant risk factors for injury in the performing arts
Participants will learn how to safely maintain mobility, flexibility and stability as a performing artist, with strategies that are easily applicable to their pre- and post-performance rituals.
Presenter: Nicole Mawhirter, PT, DPT, is a performing arts physical therapist at Spear Physical Therapy Times Square.
Part 2: Performing in Heels
Monday, July 28
4 pm ET/3 pm CT/1 pm PTThis webinar will cover topics including:
- The essential stability needed at the foot, ankle and entirety of the lower extremity as well as postural control, to reduce the risk of injuries
- Exercises including how to properly warm up and cool down after performing in heels
Presenter: Angelica Pastrana, PT, DPT is a performing arts physical therapist at Spear Physical Therapy Times Square.
Part 3: Cross-Training for Dancers
Monday, August 25
4 pm ET/3 pm CT/1 pm PTThis webinar will cover topics including:
- Integrating strength training and mobility work, and how aerobic conditioning can enhance performance
- Break down the science behind cross-training and offer tangible, dance-specific strategies that can be implemented in a busy training schedule
Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to make cross-training not just ideal—but essential and achievable.
Presenter: Samantha Meyers, PT, DPT is a performing arts physical therapist at Spear Physical Therapy Times Square.
FAQs
- How do I sign up for the Dancer Wellness Series?
Registration for each part of the Dancer Wellness Series is available through the Entertainment Community Fund Portal. Please create an account or log in to your existing account at portal.entertainmentcommunity.org. Each workshop in the Dancer Wellness Series can be found in the Workshops & Classes section of the portal.
- If I’m experiencing technical difficulties logging in to the Entertainment Community Fund Portal or creating an account, who should I reach out to?
In the event that you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Portal, please reach out via email to portalgeneralinquiry@entertainmentcommunity.org or by phone to 323.556.5353.
- Who can participate in the Dancer Wellness Series?
The workshops of our Dancer Wellness Series are open to all dancers! These online workshops are offered nationally and available to anyone living in the United States, Puerto Rico and US territories.
- What is the cost of the Dancer Wellness Series?
The workshops of the Dancer Wellness Series, along with all other workshops, groups and services available through the Entertainment Community Fund are free.
- How long are the workshops of the Dancer Wellness Series?
Each workshop in the Dancer Wellness Series is 60 minutes long.
- When are the workshops of the Dancer Wellness Series being held?
There are three online workshops in the 2025 Dancer Wellness Series. They will be held on the following dates and times:
Management of Hypermobility Spectrum
Monday, June 30
4 pm ET/3 pm CT/1 pm PTPerforming in Heels
Monday, July 28
4 pm ET/3 pm CT/1 pm PTCross-Training for Dancers
Monday, August 25
4 pm ET/3 pm PT/1 pm PT