Register Now: DT+ Teacher Talk, “Exercises for Strong, Supple Feet”
Are your dancers’ feet as strong as they are flexible? Do you know which exercises build strength, improve articulation, and help prevent common foot and ankle injuries?
Join our next DT+ Teacher Talk, “Exercises for Strong, Supple Feet,” on Thursday, July 23, at 12 pm EDT on Zoom, to learn practical strategies that you can incorporate in class.
During this hour-long conversation, you’ll explore the anatomy of the foot, gain a deeper understanding of long-term foot health, and learn effective exercises to improve flexibility, stability, strength, and articulation.
You’ll also obtain ready-to-use exercises to improve technique, support longevity, and reduce injury risk—enabling your students to dance with greater power, control, and confidence. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions in real time.
About the Speaker
Stacey Calvert was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, and began her ballet training at the Calvert-Brodie School of Dance, studying with her mother and godmother. In 1980, Calvert entered the School of American Ballet and remained there for three years. She joined New York City Ballet’s corps de ballet in 1983.
In 1992, Calvert joined William Forsythe’s Frankfurt Ballet. Upon her return to NYCB in the winter of 1993, Calvert was promoted to soloist in 1994 and continued dancing with the company for 17 years.
Calvert began teaching full-time in the dance department at the University of South Carolina in 2003. She held the positions of distinguished artist-in-residence, associate artistic director for the USC Dance Company, and Director of Curriculum for the after-school program at USC. She is now on faculty at Ballet Academy East in New York City. Calvert is also a répétiteur for the George Balanchine Trust, in addition to being a master teacher.
Please note: This discussion is exclusive to DanceTeacher+ members. If you’re a DT+ member, click here to access the registration link. We’ll also be sharing the registration link via email, so be on the lookout for it in your inbox.
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