In today’s episode, Dinah Hampson discusses:
The importance of providing performers with the tools and resources to have sustainable career
Challenging the narrative that dancers must suffer and have short careers
Her online platform, Pivot Dancer, which offers resources and classes to help performers take care of their bodies and prevent injuries
The need for empowerment and mental performance skills for dancers
Abuse and unsafe practices in dance and the importance of creating a supportive community
Injury prevention, the importance of sleep, and the need to normalize strength training in dance
Dinah Hampson is a Physiotherapist who is passionate about enjoying life and using her knowledge to promote high performance in others. Dinah holds many certifications including the Sport Physio Diploma and International Sports Physiotherapist qualification, the Diploma of Manual & Manipulative Therapy and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
Dinah is the Founder of Pivot Sport Medicine, a multidisciplinary clinic in Toronto, Canada and Pivot Dancer, a virtual dance injury prevention platform with worldwide membership. Dinah has been on the Canadian medical team for over 15 multisport games, including the Olympics, Youth Olympics, Paralympic, Pan American, World University and Commonwealth Games.
Dinah trained in classical ballet, and brings a technical eye to her treatment of dancers and artistic athletes. Dinah works regularly with professional dancers from companies such as the National Ballet of Canada, Joffrey Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, Singapore Ballet and, Cirque du Solei. Dinah is active in dance science research and is a regular conference presenter.
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Follow along on Dinah’s journey: @dinahhampson@pivotdancer
Transcript available on our website!
