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Register Now for DT+ Teacher Talk: How To Maximize Your Students’ Turnout Potential with Deborah Vogel

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Mark your calendars for our next DT+ Teacher Talk on Wednesday, February 15 at 12pm EDT! In this live hour-long Zoom discussion, Deborah Vogel—movement analyst, neuromuscular educator and director of The Body Series—shares her expert insights into the mechanics of turnout, tips for injury prevention, and step-by-step exercises for enhancing turnout that you can implement […]

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