[Capdist-announce] Dancers' Health Day

[Ruby Whitney]

June 28, 2012
Contact: Susan Edwards
E-mail: sue at dancemuseum.org
Phone: 518-584-2225 x3009
For Immediate Release
 
Dancers¹ Health Day at the National Museum of Dance
 
On Monday, July 9 at 10:00am, the National Museum of Dance will be hosting a
program focusing on the care and healing of the dancer¹s extraordinary
instrument of art‹the body! Our professional presenters will be discussing
essential information for budding dancers, serious students, and adults
alike. Come learn about how the body works, common dance injuries, and good
nutrition. This is a free event and all are encouraged to come‹dancer or
not!
 
The National Museum of Dance is presenting this program to tie in with one
of their newest exhibits, En Pointe!, sponsored by Bloch, Capezio, Freed,
Gaynor Minden, Grishko, and Suffolk. The exhibit features an in-depth look
at ballet shoes: their history, how they are made, and the realities of
wearing them.
 
Featured in this special event for any level dancer, friends, and families
will be:
 
·       Eliza Minden, Head of Design at Gaynor Minden, Author of The Ballet
Companion

·       Linda Hamilton, Ph.D., Wellness Consultant with NYCB, author of The
Dancers Way: The New York City Ballet Guide to Mind, Body, and Nutrition

·       Kim Teter, Physical Therapist specializing in young athletes and
dance related injuries, former dancer with American Ballet Theatre

·       Meghan Del Prete, owner of Reform: A True Pilates Studio in Saratoga
Springs, Skidmore College Dance Department Faculty

·       Julia Erickson, Principal Dancer with Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and
Aaron Ingley, former Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dancer, developers of Barres,
real food bars designed for dancers as a pre-class or rehearsal snack.
Barres will be available to sample at the museum¹s event!

 
RSVPs for the event are appreciated by calling Susan Edwards at 518-584-2225
x3009 or e-mailing sue at dancemuseum.org
 
This is a free museum event. The museum exhibits will be free to visit
during this event. For more information about the museum¹s current exhibits
and upcoming events, please visit www.dancemuseum.org
<http://www.dancemuseum.org>  or call 518-584-2225. The National Museum of
Dance is located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs and is currently
open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00am to 4:30pm.


Photos are of the Museum's En Pointe! exhibit. All photos by Daesha Devón
Harris.


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