Ask Deb
In dance classes as well as in my private practice I hear similar questions over and over again: How do I improve my turnout? What does it mean when my hip clunks in my battement? My weekly newsletter, Dancing Smart, will answer questions like these and more, that come from you the dancers and dance teachers who are professionals in our field. We can learn from each other. I look forward to sharing the knowledge and expertise I have gathered over the years from being a dancer, then teacher and neuromuscular educator. I have been able to fulfill my passion of coaching dancers to overcome physical obstacles and stay on track in acheiving their dreams.
This forum cannot replace an in-person consultation with a dance medicine specialist, but ideally will provide guidance in how to approach common complaints of dancers. Below is where you ask me your questions about anatomy, technique, and those “I wonder what it means when...” questions.
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Deborah
Deborah Vogel is a dancer, author, and master teacher who conducts workshops across the U.S. for both student and professional dancers. Her numerous articles on dance technique and injury prevention have appeared in Dance Spirit and Dance Teacher magazines. She is the Director of the Institute for Performance Studies and a faculty member at Oberlin College and the OC Conservatory of Music. During her years in NYC she co- founded the Center for Dance Medicine. Deborah makes her home in Oberlin, Ohio.