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Dance Smart: Injury Prevention, Strength & Flexibility Education Series (Age 9-16) FALL SESSION

Sep 13 2:45 PM - Oct 25 3:45 PM (EDT)  •  Dance •  Public Event
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The Movement Project
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Intermediate
Sep 13 2:45 PM
$140.00

For serious dancers that are keen on injury prevention, building strength to meet the current demands of dance, and want to develop more flexibility safely.

This 6 week session is led by the founder of The Movement Project, Lindsay Daniels (B.Kin., B. Ed., OCT, ADAPT, RYT) who has over 25+ years of experience in dance education and a deep passion for dance safety. Note- drop in classes are not an option with this program. Here are the session details:

When: Sunday late afternoon

Sunday, Sept 13th- Sunday, Oct 25th (no class on Sunday, Oct 11th- Thanksgiving Sunday)

Time: 2:45-3:45pm

Where: Jennifer's Art in Motion- 1390 Hopkins Street, units 1&2.*note that The Movement Project is renting this space, the program is available for all dancers from studios across the region to attend.

Who: Competitive dancers age 9-16 with at least 3 years of experience in ballet, studio jazz, contemporary and/or lyrical

Payment: $140 + hst

What to bring:

  • a yoga mat
  • 2 yoga blocks
  • resistance bands will be provided (please bring yours if you have already received one from a previous session. A new one can be provided if needed)
  • circle resistance band
  • water only (no sugar drinks)
  • form fitting dance clothing

What is it? A program designed to elevate a dancer's training by:

  • building strength specific to the ever growing demands on the competitive dancer
  • preventing injuries with a strong focus on alignment, safe practices, and muscle groups underdeveloped/imbalanced typically in youth dancers
  • safe flexibility training (no hyper mobility work here)
  • improve power in jumps, extensions, body awareness and balance
  • for serious and focused dancers that want to elevate their training

What it is not:

  • a fun, high energy dance class
  • a quick fix
  • tricks or dance skills across the floor or dance combos
  • a replacement for your current dance training

Any questions, please email Lindsay directly at Lindsay@themovementproject.ca

Refund Policy
Full refunds are available up until 24 hours before the class start time. There are no class credits or refunds provided with less than 24 hours notice.

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Cancellation Deadline: September 12, 2026 3:45 PM (EDT)

Cancellations before the deadline will give you a full refund. Cancellations after the deadline are not refundable.