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| Examinations and Interventions of the Dancer using Regional Interdependence as a Framework date: 31 Jul 2009 running till 31 Jul 2009 This is a new and innovative Advanced Continuing Education Course presented by The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at the NYU Hospital for Joint Disease. read more >> | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology in Dance date: 15 Apr 2010 running till 16 Apr 2010 This course is the first of four courses being run by DanceEast this year for professional development of dance teachers and practitioners. Course 1 will focus on the anatomy and physiology of the dancing body. Bone, joint and muscle action will be examined from a theoretical and practical perspective and a basic introduction to energy systems required for different types of activity will be explored. Optimum nutrition and hydration for class, rehearsal and performance will also be discussed. This course will encompass assessment and basic treatment of injury and assess the specific contraindications and exclusions of movement vocabulary in relation to your client groups. This course can be taken on its own or as part of a Safe and Effective Dance Practice qualification, awarded by Trinity College London, which is also being run by DanceEast. read more >> | |
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| Kinesthetic Empathy: Concepts and Contexts date: 22 Apr 2010 running till 23 Apr 2010 An International Conference hosted by the Watching Dance project (www.watchingdance.org) There is a growing interest in kinesthesia, empathy and kinesthetic empathy as pivotal concepts across different disciplines and media, reflecting current concern with ‘affect’ as an object of enquiry, interrogation of notions of presence, embodiment and the senses, re-examination of phenomenology, and widespread interest in neuroscientific investigation (notably in the ‘mirror neuron’ system). This conference will bring together international researchers and practitioners in fields including neuroscience, dance, film, music, and body-based therapies to explore the nature and role of kinesthetic empathy. It will aim to open up dialogues between different practices and theoretical approaches. read more >> | |
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| Designing School Theatres date: 26 Apr 2010 running till 27 Apr 2010 Conference 10: Designing School Theatres will look at the design of theatres located within secondary schools, academies and independent schools. It will consider the challenges associated with creating theatres that feel and work like theatres whilst also serving a range of educational, learning and community needs, their relationship to other theatres in their cities and towns, and the role they play in shaping the next generation of theatre activists, artists, and audiences. read more >> | |
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| Growing Child in High Performance Sport-International Congress date: 30 Apr 2010 running till 01 May 2010 A two-day international Scientific/Medical Sports Congress which is to be held in Birmingham on Friday 30th April and Saturday 1st May 2010, to coincide with the 2010 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The theme of the congress will be The Growing Child in High Performance Sport, which will be applicable to coaches and practitioners working with young, high level performers across all sports. This multi-disciplinary congress follows on from five previously successful congresses, with key note addresses from leading World experts who have a wealth of practical experience and research with children in high performance sport. read more >> | |
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| JUNE 12TH SHAFTESBURY THEATRE. 1.30 - 5.30PM. WHY ARE WOMEN STILL THE SECOND SEX? date: 12 Jun 2010 running till 12 Jun 2010 Following the great success of last year’s conference VAMPS, VIXENS AND FEMINISTS at the National Theatre, which discussed the under representation of women in the performing arts, Sphinx invites you to the beautiful Shaftesbury Theatre on Saturday June 12th for a wider set of discussions: WHY ARE WOMEN STILL THE SECOND SEX? read more >> | |
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| The Dancer's Health and Training date: 20 Nov 2010 running till 21 Nov 2010 The concerns of dancers health are due of a high number of injuries and a set of identified problems, either of physical or psychological nature. Although the causes of injuries occurrence are multifactorial, there is a predominance of factors related to training, including fatigue, muscle imbalances, improper technique, inadequate strength, caloric restriction, etc.. This seminar will be address health issues from the perspective of injury prevention, and others associated to training, in order to improve performance and extend the career of a dancer. See attachment for more information and details for submitting presentation proposals. read more >> |
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