Level Two - Flexibility Intensive: For Dance Teachers and Health Professionals

by Lisa Howell

The body of research around the science of flexibility continues to grow, especially in the field of fascial research, however, it always to be a little behind the artistic ideals many dancers and gymnasts desire, and the traditional practices of improving flexibility in the classroom. Understanding the relevance of this new information to the dancer is essential for all students, teachers and health professionals, especially those working with elite athletes and performers. Unfortunately, many traditional stretches and even many ‘Myofascial Release Techniques’ taught globally may actually be doing more harm than good.Gone are the days of forcefully "releasing" fascia with deep foam roller work and massage techniques, or even assuming that fascial tension is the issue. The new work is far gentler, more effective, and less damaging to the tissues. However, this requires a unique, intelligent, multifactorial approach with a deep understanding of human anatomy guiding its application. This course is designed to demystify the process of assessing each individual and their restrictions, in order to customise the most appropriate and effective flexibility program.This intensive teacher training workshop with Lisa Howell will answer questions such make makes one person tighter than the other?Why can one dancer do the splits without stretching while others can’t even when they try so hard?Why do students sometimes feel even less flexible when they are stretching?How do I deal with a class full of students with different levels of flexibility?How do I deal with students who suddenly lose flexibility when they go through a growth spurt?What is neural tension, and how can I work safely with students with tight nerves?How do you stop flexibility gains from regressing the next day?How do you know which mobiliser to use for each student?

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Published February 12, 2021