Arts in Motion Dance Academy presents
DANCE WELLNESS DAY
Saturday, December 22nd
With guest teacher Dr. Alexis Sams of AZ Dance Medicine Specialists
10:30am - 11:30am
Assessing & Improving Turnout (Dance Teacher Seminar)
11:45am - 12:45pm
​Dynamic Mobility for Dancers (Students Workshop, ages 10+)
1:15pm - 2:30pm
Injury Management & Prevention (Student & Parent Seminar)
2:45pm - 4:45pm
Individual Assessments (Only three 45-minute slots available!)


​Assessing & Improving Turnout

TEACHER SEMINAR
10:30am-11:30am, $50

Looking for a safe way to improve your dancers' turnout? Join Dance Medicine Specialist Alexis Sams, PT for a live session focused on assessing and improving external rotation of the hip (aka "Turnout") in dancers. During this session you'll learn: how to determine how much natural rotation your students have, how to assess the functional use and strength of the external rotators, and exercises, activities and teaching tips to help your students use their rotation.


​Dynamic Mobility for Dancers

DANCER WORKSHOP (ages 10+)
​11:45am-12:45pm, $25

​Are you trying to improve your flexibility, but you’re stretching like crazy, and not getting any results? Maybe stretching isn’t the answer to achieving your goals! In a Dynamic Mobility for Dancers group class, Dr. Alexis Sams guides participants through activities including dynamic range of motion, joint & muscle mobilization, and coordination and balance activities, which all influence flexibility. You may even see some progress during the class!


​Injury Management & Prevention

STUDENT & PARENT SEMINAR
1:15pm-2:30pm, $25

​Learn helpful tips from Dr. Alexis Sams from AZ Dance Medicine Specialists on what to do when you or your dancer becomes injured, dance do’s and don’ts while recovering from injury, and management techniques to prevent further or additional injuries. Includes Q&A session, so come ready to ask questions about staying healthy during and after injury!
Cost:
  • $25 for one workshop/seminar, "Dynamic Mobility" OR "Injury Management & Prevention"
  • $35 for both "Dynamic Mobility" AND "Injury Management & Prevention"
  • Teachers - $50 for teacher seminar, "Assessing & Improving Turnout." Teachers are invited to stay for the following two seminars for free!
  • Individual Screenings: $95 for 45-minute one-on-one session with Dr. Alexis to assess recent or previous injury. Only 3 slots available!
  • Payment due in full at registration. We do not offer refunds.
Other Details:
  • This event is open to the entire Richmond community, including teachers, dancers, and parents from other studios!
  • Dynamic Mobility workshop is open to students ages 10+. No specific dance experience required.
  • Teacher seminar is open to all dance teachers in the area!
  • Coffee and snacks will be available for all attendees.
  • Attire for Dynamic Mobility Workshop: wear whatever you will be comfortable in, and the instructor can clearly see your form. Leotard and tights, leggings and tank top, etc. Bare feet, socks, or ballet slippers.
  • TO REGISTER: Sign up online here. If you are new to AIM, you will need to create an account in our portal system.
  • To sign up for an Individual Screening, email [email protected].
  • Questions? Email us at [email protected]

About our Guest Teacher

Dr. Alexis Sams has over 10 years’ experience as a licensed physical therapist specializing in performing arts medicine. She is the owner of AZ Dance Medicine Specialists in Phoenix, AZ and works with dancers, musicians and other performance athletes across the country. Dr. Sams provides therapy services to injured dancers, training for physical therapists in the treatment of dance injuries, and training for dance instructors to improve teaching techniques and prevent dance injuries. She aims to provide enjoyable and informative educational opportunities to all members of the dance community to keep dancers healthy, safe, and performing their best.