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--------------------------------- Testimonials I began dancing at age 3 and have searched everywhere for the information you disseminate. Thank you, thank you, and thank you! For all the dancers now and in the future, please continue offering the scientific, factual information that helps us dance longer and feel better about our dancing and our bodies. Ginger S., Philadelphia, PA Read More Testimonials...
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Deborah Vogel is a dancer, author, and master teacher who conducts workshops for teachers as well as student and professional dancers. Her numerous articles on dance technique and injury prevention have appeared in Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, and Pointe Magazines. During her years in NYC she co-founded the Center for Dance Medicine with Dr. Richard Bachrach. Currently she is on faculty at Oberlin College and the OC Conservatory of Music.
"Education is the key to injury prevention" is the motto that guides my work. This website was created for dancers and dance teachers who are interested in the science of dance training. Our bodies are designed for movement – no matter what your height, size or flexibility. It is my intent to give you the highest quality of information – based on anatomical principles and sound advice from dance specialists from around the world.
How do you safely increase your turnout? What does it mean when a teacher says to pull up? What happens during an arabesque at the hip and spine? We will explore questions like these and others. Check out the Dancing Smart Blog – sign up to be notified when another question has been answered. Send in your own question to me at
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We will also explore together important body/brain concepts. There are so many wonderful tools with which to create change. Envisioning exactly what you desire in your mind's eye allows your nervous system to create an efficient pathway to produce the movement. That's ideokinesis – using imagery to create new muscle patterns. We'll explore different stretching techniques to see what might be a match for your level of flexibility and strength.
Let's explore analyzing turnout, développés, how to create beautiful port de bras and arabesques together. Everyone may not choose to be a professional dancer, but dancing without injury, without pain can be accessible to all.
It is my intent to make this website the site to visit to deepen your understanding of how to safely improve both your technique and your artistry. This website and forum cannot replace an in-person consultation with a dance medicine specialist, but ideally will provide some guidance and suggestions towards health and improved technique. I look forward to sharing my information and knowledge with you – and in turn learning from you. Together, through the science of dance training, we can share our love of dance with the world!
"The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word." Mata Hari
Deborah
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