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The Dance Physio PodcastEpisode 54: Are You Dance Ready? with Dr. Danelle DicksonIn this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Danelle Dickson, a performing arts specialist physical therapist from Washington, DC. We talk about the importance of training and treating dancers like athletes, and how outcomes for dancers can change with this simple mindset shift. We also learn about her online hub, the Dance Ready Project and how it's changing the game with regards to dancer screening and conditioning for optimal performance. ย About Dr. Danelle DicksonDr. Danelle Dickson is a licensed physical therapist, Performing Arts Specialist, Orthopedic clinical specialist and owner at 2024-11-0549 min
The AlexAndMo PodcastHow To Dance Your Way To Excellence w @3ptdc @dancereadyprojectDr Danelle Dickson, PT, DPT, OCS has been a creative, innovative performing arts specialist, creating and growing her cash based practice in Washington DC to allow dancers to perform at their best. Deeโs love for dancing and her journey from student to now a private practice business owner have fueled her purpose. Danelle joins Alex and Mo tonight to share how she has channeled her passion into creating a unique package for dancers. Find her on instagram @dancereadyproject or visit www.danceready.org The AlexAndMo Podcast releases new episodes on Youtube weekly on Tuesday at 8pm EST/7pm CS...2023-06-0754 min
YXE UndergroundSeason Five - Episode Four - Danielle HoffartDanielle Hoffart's determination and compassion is ensuring kids at St. Mary's Wellness and Education Centre in Saskatoon are getting the supports they need when it comes to food security. She is St. Mary's Aboriginal Student Achievement Coordinator and is a true liaison between her school and the greater Pleasant Hill community.St. Mary's is home to 300 students with more than 90 percent being Indigenous. The school, which was built in 2012 and is part of the Greater Catholic School Division, also has a nutrition program, wellness centre, Indigenous Elders, social workers, psychiatrist and a pediatric centre. It is a...2022-12-0844 min
Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life#FemaleFridays with Dr. Danelle DicksonEpisode 028: Female Fridays with Dr. Danelle DicksonHappy Friday, Female emPOWERED listeners! My #FemaleFridays guest this week is Dr. Danelle Dickson PT, DPT, a licensed physical therapist, Performing Arts specialist, orthopedic clinical specialist, and owner at Performance Plus Physical Therapy. She is also the co-founder of a business mentorship for minority women, The Black Female Foundation, and co-founder of the Dance Ready Project, an online hub for tools and resources for dancers. Iโd say she keeps herself busy, in the best way!Passion turned careerDr. Da...2022-01-0753 min
Whats Best For The Patient Is Best For BusinessDoing it! AND Helping Others Get It Done! with Dr J. Martin, DPT Dr. Danelle Dickson, DPT ( black female foundation ) Part 2In this week's episode of a two-part episode, in part 2 Jerry is joined by Dr. Juan Michelle Martin is a licensed physical therapist of 13 years, with an extensive background in patient care and as a competitive athlete. She is the creator of the Zero to Telehealth Program and coaches clinicians and practices in utilizing this distinct mode of healthcare. Her experiences as a star volleyball athlete, wife, and mom of 2, bring out her uniqueness in the form of nurture, drive, and connection. Dr. J connects, makes you feel comfortable, and will give you the tools for success....2021-09-2854 min
Whats Best For The Patient Is Best For BusinessDoing it! AND Helping Others Get It Done! with Dr J. Martin, DPT Dr. Danelle Dickson, DPT ( black female foundation ) Part 1In this week's episode of a two-part episode, in part 1 Jerry is joined by Dr. Danelle Dickson, PT, DPT, OCS, is a 16 year licensed physical therapist, Performing Arts specialist, Orthopedic clinical specialist, and owner at Performance Plus Physical Therapy. ย She is also the host of the Dancing around Elephants Podcast, co-founder of a business mentorship for minority women: The Black Female Foundation, and co-founder of the Dance Ready Project, an online hub for tools and resources for dancers.In today's episode, they will cover how she has combined medicine and the dance world. How she found her i...2021-09-2133 min
Dancing Around Elephants Podcast๐พ๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ฉ 3: ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฟ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ผ๐ง๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ: ๐พ๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ฉ 3
๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง
Weโre back with the the last of 3 parts with this incredible artiste. We talk about issues with job scarcity during the pandemic, learning to pivot with creativity and being open to learn in a noisy dance world. Chalvar talks nourishing your inner child and also the important role that leadership in dance , and wraps up his convo with his favorite things.
๐๐: @๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ง๐ค
#dancerselfadvocacy #danceradvocacy #dancermentorship #danceinjuries #Classicaldance #blackboysdancetoo #blackballerina2021-08-2723 min
Dancing Around Elephants Podcast๐พ๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ฉ 2: ๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ซ๐ค๐๐๐๐จ ๐จ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ, ๐จ๐๐ฎ ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐!๐ฟ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ผ๐ง๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ: ๐พ๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ฉ 2
๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ซ๐ค๐๐๐๐จ ๐จ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ, ๐จ๐๐ฎ ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐!
We are back with artist, teacher, dancer Chalvar Montiero. We talk about his emotions around another major injury and the necessity of listening to your physical and emotional body. We talk about how his work ethic has allowed him to show up with full confidence in challenging situations, his talents in education, and thoughts on leadership, and innovation and mental health.ย
๐๐: @๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ง๐ค
#dancerselfadvocacy #danceradvocacy #dancermentorship #danceinjuries #Classicaldance #blackboysdancetoo #blackballerina
2021-08-2143 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: Chalvar Monteiro Part 1๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฟ๐๐ฃ๐๐
Chalvar does not hold back- you want to listen to this one! We talk about his origins and jump right into conversations around the influence of race in classical dance roles. We chat about his joy in joining the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the experience of fatigue and injury as he navigated his performances, and also the lessons of embracing the your unique qualities as a dancer. Lastly, we chat about value of mentorship and self -advocacy in the dance world.ย
๐๐: @๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ง๐ค2021-08-1350 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: John Sovec, LFMT Part 2๐ฝ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ก๐๐ซ๐
We continue our conversation with therapist John Sovec. We talk about more viable tools to check in with where you are mentally , Nutrition and its connection to mental health and busting the myth that dancers feel alone in struggling in mental health issues. John gives us his go to resources for mental health management and touches on how to bring richness and depth to your career as a dancer.
https://johnsovec.com/
IG: @johnsovectherapy2021-08-0633 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: John Sovec, LFMT Part 1๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ป๐ท๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐, ๐ถ๐โ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
This is such a timely conversation as we witness the 2021 Olympics in Japan and the conversations around mental health. I talk with Therapist and Coach John Sovec, who talks about how his career in theater fueled his passion to pursue his second career: therapy and coaching. He talks about the controversial but common place practice of dancing through injuries against your better judgement, rediscovering your power as a performer to shape the accepted narratives in your career and gives us amazing tools to reframe the power dynamic in the dance world to put you- the dancer - first.
https://johnsovec.com/
IG: @johnsovectherapy2021-07-3032 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: Tamisha Guy Part 2Redefining the Standard of Dance
I continue Part #2 of our conversation with Tamisha Guy. We chat about her thoughts on the thing essential for dancer's success including the use of cross training. We also chat about changes that are necessary in the dance world regarding pay equity, opportunity and racial equity, and the economic realities of being a dancer and how it affects our choices.
Instagram: @tamishaguy
www.tamishaguy.com
Tamishaguy@yahoo.com2021-07-2325 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: Tamisha Guy Part 1Claiming Dance as a part of my life
In this Episode, we get an introduction to Dance Magazineโs 25 Top Dancers to Watch List in 2016 dancer Tamisha Guy. A native of Trinidad and Tobago, she also won the 2016 Princess Grace Award, and in 2017, she was named one of the Best Dancer's of the Year by Dance Europe. Tamisha talks about her entry into dance world, her experience with injuries and her unusual form of cross training: boxing!
Instagram: @tamishaguy2021-07-1627 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: Kel Jones of Freed of London, USA, Part 2Dancing Outside of the Box
We continue our conversation with Kel as she talks more about her work with Freed of London . We chat about her entry into the company, her work with producing the 1st line of pointe shoes for dancer of color from a 90 year old company, and her role in creating a movement where dancers of colors can perform in the skin they live in. We also touch on the reluctance of industry leaders and dancers to embrace this product, and her vision for creating spaces for people that donโt have access to da...2021-07-0222 min
InMotion Physical Therapy RVA PodcastDancing Injuries & Management (Featuring Dr. Danelle Dickson)Brandon chats with Danelle Dickson (Physical Therapist and Owner of her own clinic in Washington D.C. with specialty with treating dancers) about an overview of dancing related injuries and management. They discuss common injuries, causes, treatments, common issues encountered with working with dancers, and much more. ย International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Performance Plus Physical Therapy ย ย For questions and feedback regarding this episode/request a topic please email us atย brandonpoen@gmail.comย ย InMotion Physical Therapy Company Website InMoti...2021-06-2638 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: Rachel Fine of To The Pointe Nutrition , Part 2๐๐๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ค๐๐ฎ.
We continue our conversation with Rachel Fine. Rachel talks talk about issues that the pandemic has brought with disordered eating, Her ideas on intuitive eating, and the intersectionality between body type, structure and nutrition in the dance world. She also reveals The Healthy Dancer Summer Intensive - a special intensive aimed at creating healthy, well rounded performers.
https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/
https://dancenutrition.com
https://dancenutrition.com/healthy-summer-intensives-2021/2021-06-2630 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: Kel Jones of Freed of London, USA, Part 1Success is where opportunity meets preparation
I talk with Kel Jones, The Head of Marketing of Freed of London, USA, and first woman of color to hold a major position at the 90 year old pointe shoe company. I talk to Kel about her introduction to dance, her first injury, and how an injury changed her approach to using her voice in the dance world to create positive change.
@kjonesdance
@ms_k.jones2021-06-2522 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: Rachel Fine of To The Pointe Nutrition , Part 1๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐พ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ฟ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐จ
This is the first convo with Rachel Fine, registered dietician nutritionist and creator of To The Pointe Nutrition. We talk about Rachelโs experience in the dance world with injuries and the lessons she learned. We also talk how she started her journey into nutrition, and the creation of her practice born out of the experiences she had as young dancer. We also touch on how the expectations in Dance can lead to body dsymorphias, and systemic issues with food availability and oppression.
Website: https://pointenutrition.com/
Instagram: @tothepointenutrition2021-06-1143 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: Cassa Pancho of Ballet Black, Part 2This Artform is mine
I continue my conversation with Cassa Pancho, Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black. We talk about the role Ballet Blackโs dancers played in creating the Bronze line for Freed of London, the first line of pointe shoes for dancers of color with this 90 year old company. We also chat about the importance of representation in the need for ballet to evolve, and the need to change performative activism in the dance world.
Website:ย https://balletblack.co.uk/
Instagram:ย @originalballetblack2021-06-0427 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: Cassa Pancho of Ballet Black , Part 1Creating space for Black Dancers in Ballet
In the first episode of Season 3, I talk with Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black, Cassa Pancho. Cassa talks about her introduction to the dance world, and launches into an intellectually inquisitive examination of the British Ballet world through the lens of race. Cassa talks about her process of creating a space for black dancers in Britain, highlighting the struggles and the successes. We also talk about her thoughts of breaking the stereotypes of black bodies in dance thru her work with the company.
Website:ย https://balletblack.c...2021-05-2934 min
Nutrition for Dancers with The Dance NutritionistยฎBuilding An Injury Prevention and Recovery Plan with Dr. Danelle DicksonWe're breaking down everything you need to know about building sustainable injury prevention and recovery plans.
Want to become The Healthy Dancerยฎ? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more๐ to access dance nutrition goodness.
From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https://dancenutrition.com/
For Dance Parents: https://dancenutrition.com/dance-parents-teachers/
Nutrition is essential for elite dance performance. Rachel Fine is a board-certified dietitian, a specialist in sports nutrition and...2021-05-2747 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3 - Danelle Dickson PT, DPT, OCSHere's the intro to Season 3.ย
New times, new conversations to be had. I'm talking about all the Elephants in the room this season. Tune in!2021-05-0905 min
PT Student CenterEp 239 - Advice Series Part 4: 10 Tips and Tricks For the Future PTWelcome to another weekly episode of GRADitude! If you were hoping to hear some golden nuggets of wisdom then this is the episode for you! This episode is jam packed with advice from previous guests and man are they good! Part 4 of this advice series presents you with advice that is applicable to not just life in PT school but also to life in the clinic and outside of the healthcare world. It cannot be stressed enough that the words of wisdom spoken by these guests can help form you into a better clinician and all around human being...2021-04-2145 min
Focus Forward Podcast for Business OwnersFocus Forward Business Podcast - Episode 29 with Dr. Danelle DicksonIn this episode I talk with Dr. Danelle Dickson.
Dr. Dickson is a private practice owner at Performance Plus Physical Therapy based in Washington, DC. She is also Co-Founder of The Dance Ready Project, and of The Black Female Foundation, a program for female BIPOC business owners to tell their stories, learn about business, and become part of a network of other business owners.ย
I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Dickson as much as I did.2021-03-1334 min
The Practice Brave PodcastEpisode 29: The key to working with and helping dancers with Danelle DicksonHave you trained or worked with a dancer before? Maybe you have, maybe you haven't but knowing this special population is important if you're a coach. In this episode I am chatting with physical therapist Danelle Dickson who works extensively with dancers. Danelle shares what is unique about working with dancers, why they don't seek help as quickly as other athletes, and how you can best connect with them as a practitioner. Head over to instagram to continue this conversation with Danelle (@3ptdc) and I (@Brianna.Battles). You can find the links and resources mentioned...2020-11-2343 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants - Season 2 - Terry Hyde Part 2We have our last convo with Terry Hyde, Pyschotherapist for dancers based in London. We talk about approaches to handling the stresses of dance, changes due to Covid-19, and tools for dancers to combat their issues, and how he is helping the dance world cope and move forward during this difficult time.ย
www.counsellingfordancers.com
Instagram:@counsellingfordancers
Link for the SF-36 - https://www.rand.org/health-care/surveys_tools/mos/36-item-short-form/survey-instrument.html2020-11-1322 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants - Season 2 - Terry Hyde Part 1On this podcast, we talk a lot about physical injuries, but what about our thoughts, and how we feel? In this episode, I talk with Psychotherapist Terry Hyde, about how he has created a niche practice offering mental health services for dancers . Terry talks about his dancer journey and how he has created a practice that helps dancers with their mental health.ย
www.counsellingfordancers.com
Instagram:@counsellingfordancers2020-11-0338 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants - Season 2 - Amanda Olson Part 2We continue our conversation with Dr. Amanda Olson, a pelvic floor physical therapist. We talk about her thoughts on the relationship of the medical world and patients regarding pelvic floor issues, how dancers can look for a pelvic floor physical therapist,ย and things dancers should be aware of regarding pelvic floor injuries and issues.ย
Instagram: @intimaterose
Website: www.intimaterose.com2020-10-2625 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants - Season 2 - Amanda Olson Part 1In this episode I chat with Dr. Amanda Olson, a pelvic floor physical therapist that has found her callingย and passion through her own personal experience. We chat about the challenging events that lead her to explore pelvic floor physical therapy, and how this applies to dancers.
Instagram: @intimaterose
Website: www.intimaterose.com2020-10-1828 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants - Season 2 - Felicia Avalos Part 2Felicia Avalos joins us for Part 2. We talk about the necessary evolution that dancers go through to evolve. We talk about her honest take on skin color in dance and her acceptance of that with race relations. We also chat about the the intersection of self acceptance, using our unique voice and stepping into the world as an artist. We end with Feliciaโs sage advice on being true to yourself in your dance journey.
Instagram: @chicana.artista
www.feliciabavalos.wordpress.com2020-10-1127 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants - Season 2 - Felicia Avalos Part 1Felicia Avalos joins us for part 1. We talk about her first injury with heel pain, and the importance of changing your training and self care as your body ages. We chat about her use of MuayTai and Brazilian Jujitsu to complement her dance and artistry. Unafraid to embrace the unconventional, Felicia talks about using her fatherโs Mexican heritage to shine light on difficult issues on immigration to the US, and other social justice issues.
Instagram: @chicana.artista
www.feliciabavalos.wordpress.co2020-10-0432 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 - Rachel Oneika Phillips Part 3Get your pens and pencils out!! We continue Oniekaโs refreshing take on dance injuries in Part 3 We talk about the resources she used surrounding her spinal injuries she gives her sage advice of finding the right medical provider that understands dancers. We also talk about her sage advice about taking care of your product - make sure you catch the quick fire round!
IG: @dragonpassionfruit2020-09-2743 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 - Rachel Oneika Phillips Part 2Becoming an intellectual dance asset
In part 2 we talk about how Oniekaโs thoughts on how we can show up as your authentic self to become an intellectual asset and self-advocate to your product - your body. We also chat about the innovation and detriments that have come to the dance world because of COVID -19.
IG: @dragonpassionfruit2020-09-2029 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 - Rachel Oneika Phillips Part 1The 1st Grenadian woman on Broadway
We talked about her dance experience coming to the US , standing out as a black, Caribbean woman in dance. We chatted about her first injury and how it connects with the business of the arts . We touch on the culture of hiding injuries and the detriments to dancers and their careers.We also touch about unionization that affords dancers protection in the case of injury.
IG: @dragonpassionfruit2020-09-1342 min
DanceWell PodcastEpisode 71: Virtual Class, Friend or Foe?In 2020, dancers all around the world experienced a new phenomenon, virtual class. In Episode 71, Caitlin Trainor, MFA and Danelle Dickson, DPT discuss the potential risks and limitations to this educational structure, as well as the potential benefits and advantages. Ultimately, we all conclude that while virtual dance class is no replacement for live instruction, it's also not going away anytime soon.
Learn about Caitlin Trainor: http://www.trainordance.org
Learn more about Dancio: http://www.dancio.com
Reach out to Caitlin through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-trainor-a0373391/
Learn more About Danelle Dickson:
https://danelle-dickson-d28f.mykajabi.com/products-offers-and-blogs
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Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 - William Waldinger Part 2Bill continues his story about his path in teaching, that came from a job that he didnโt get. He talks about his thoughts on making great teachers, and the importance of experience and expertise in creating great teachers. Bill offers his sage advice on changing the culture of hiding injuries and allowing dancer to feel safe about talking with their injuries.
Facebook: William Waldinger
Blog: https://classicalballetandallthatjazz.com/blog/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamwaldinger411/2020-09-0634 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 - William Waldinger Part 1Bill starts his episode describing a very unique regarding his dance debut and taking care of his injuries, but not seeking medical help. His unusual experience rests on the Luigi Technique, created by Eugene Louis Faccuito, creator of the 1st standard technique for Jazz and musical theater dance. We also touch on changes in the dance world with Covid-19
Facebook: William Waldinger
Blog: https://classicalballetandallthatjazz.com/blog/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamwaldinger411/2020-08-3140 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 - Akua Noni Parker Part 2Making the investment in yourself, will cause other people to invest in you later
Akua Noni Parker continues her conversation about the things we rarely talk about as dancers - cross training, sleep, rest, and nutrition. ย She talks about how nutrition has affected her career and her love for it has evolved into @cookingwithku.2020-08-2324 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 - Akua Noni Parker Part 1I had the honor of interviewing Ms Parker on the first stop on her last tour with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.. In the beginning of this interview, she goes over her beginnings of her 20 year dance career. She talks about one of her first injuries , where she had to miss a performance. Akua talks about the need for teaching anatomy, getting accurate pointe shoe fittings, and the way forward to advocate for dancer safety2020-08-1631 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 - Jennifer DePaola, Doctors for DancersHow do you deal with pain when no-one believes you? How do you deal with having a bad teacher ? Jennifer finishes off this episode talking about her back injury and her difficult journey to healing, without her support system believing that she was in pain. Jennifer expands on her thoughts of more education for dancers and dance educators, injury prevention for dancers and the psychology behind working through an injury!2020-08-1124 min
Washington Wellness5. On Pointe Performance for Dancers and Performing Artists w/ Dr. Danelle Dickson, PT, DPT, OCSHow many of you have ever been awestruck by the skill and talent that dancers and performing artists possess? If this is you, have you ever taken a moment to consider dancers as not only performing artists but as athletes? Dancers are highly trained and often fight through pain and injury to perform their craft with a smile .
In this episode with Dr. Danelle Dickson, a physical therapist based in Washington, D.C. who specializes in working with dancers and performing artists, we discuss these topics. Additionally we dive into how dancers can optimize their performance, decrease...2020-08-0944 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 Jennifer DePaola - Doctors for DancersJennifer DePaola, Founder of DoctorsforDancers.com, joins us for Part 1 of her interview. She talks about her experience as a young dancer,ย and the care she received for an ankle sprain. She also talks about how teachers and choreographers can be held to better standards in teaching dance that is health conscious,ย and the need for different tools for parents to judge if a dance school is best for their child.
Website: Doctorsfordancers.com
Email : contact@doctorsfordancers.com
IG: @doctorsfordancer2020-08-0433 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season 2 Intro- Danelle Dickson PT, DPT,OCSTo kick off Season 2 of Dancing Around Elephants, I reflect a bitย on where we are today - in the midsts of a pandemic - and how it has ushered a season of change. I discuss the revolutionย of thought that dancers should be going through regarding their injuries, and I extend a personal invite to dancers to start a revolution of their own.2020-07-2819 min
Don't Break A LegThe Performing Athlete ft. Danelle Dickson PT, DPT, OCSIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Danelle Dickson PT, DPT, OCS, and discuss working with performing athletes. Danelle is a clinician, a researcher, and an educator with a focus on and passion for athletics and performing arts. She details her path into physical therapy and her experience in the dance world.ย We talk with Danelle on a variety of subjects from modern dance, athletic identity, the benefits of cross-training and how resistance training doesn't make you bulky.ย ย Contact Danelle:IG: @3ptdcemail: info@3ptdc.comย ...2020-07-0700 minPT Student CenterEp. 116- Dance Physio (w/ Danelle Dickson)In this episode we chat with Dr. Danelle Dickson, a Physical Therapist who owns Performance Plus Physical Therapy. Dee talks about how seeking out a Physical Therapist after a dance injury inspired her to become a PT. She currently owns a cash-based PT clinic that focuses on orthopedic and performance arts injuries. Dee chats about what a typical week looks like for her as a PT and clinic owner. She talks about her experiences during DPT school and gives advice for creating your own opportunities during school. She compares her performing arts clinic rotation to her other more โtypicalโ clin...2020-02-1234 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season Finale - Danelle Dickson PT, DPT, COSWhat things do Charlotte Lanning, Zara Bartels, Katherine Horrigan and Maleek Washington have in common? They all had an incredible team to see them thru their injury period. In this last episode, I wrap things up in discussing all the stories you've heard for the past couple of weeks. I also go thru the top 3 persons you need on your dance team as a professional dancer to make sure you are successful in coming out on the other sides of injuries, and the importance of mental health in getting to the end.2019-11-2915 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #14 Maleek WashingtonIf you know all the rules, then you know how to bend them! Maleek rounds up this last episode talking about the economics of dance. We talk about how dancers can make sure they are compensated for their time and talent, and discuss what is needed for the longevity as a dancer, choreographer, and as an artist.2019-11-2239 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #13 Maleek WashingtonDancers take commands - jump, kick, leap. Artists ask questions - who? What? Why?
Maleek continues his story of overcoming a staph infection that threatened his dance career and life. Then he travels thru time to take us through his amazing comeback and his journey into becoming an artiste. He talks about his experience with Camille A. Brown Dance Company, their unique culture of support, and the importance of women leaders in the dance world.2019-11-1520 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #12 Maleek WashingtonWhat happens when you fall into grey area of injury over and over again? You figure out new ways to move and become a master of your craft! Maleek Washington's story highlights a series of unique and terrifying injuries as a young dancer - all while making history! He talks about his unusual approach to overcoming a toe stress fracture that traditional methods failed to heal, and begins his narrative into a staph infection that completely sidelined him and threatened not only his dance career, but his life2019-11-0839 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #11: Katherine HorriganWe go into the 2nd episode where Katherine talked about her knee surgeries and important nuggets to pass that time, and keep you mentally engaged. She also goes thru dance essentials for success, and why a ballet dancer needs more skills than just ballet to present a relatable conversation to the audience. She gives some valuable info for dance teachers and students in recognizing injury and how to put together a successful career!
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Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants - Episode #10: Katherine HorriganIn this episode we get introduced to Katherine Horrigan, dancer, teacher, choreographer.. She walked us through the start of her professional career, and gives her sage advice on getting your foot in the door for professional dance companies. She talks about the resilience, mental toughness and strategy necessary to succeed, and touches on her memories of her major knee meniscus injury that required a temporary departure from dance.2019-10-2533 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #9: Danelle Dickson PT, DPT, OCSWhat happens when you have a fear based culture that promotes staying silent? Thatโs what we have in both the dance and medicine worlds, and dancers are usually stuck in the middle, feeling isolated and trying to figure out things on their own. In this episode I talk about why dancers need o speak up and foster better relationships with their medical providers and teachers. Placing these professionals on your team will only help to give you a career that has longevity and success!2019-10-1813 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #8When we talk about life after dance, the world is your oyster!
The last of this series, Zara expands on what her life looks life with a Pulmonary Sarcoidosis diagnosis and how her talents as a dancer has transferred to her life in the med tech world and startup world and served her well. We cover contract negotiations, job opportunities and the hidden talents that dancers have that makes them a key asset to others.2019-10-1130 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #7 Zara BartelsZara Bartels retired from professional dancing with the Lion King in 2013. Just when she thought that well deserved relaxation from the onslaught of stress on her body was done, she had a new battle to face: being diagnosed with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis. In this episode, we talk bout her gems about retirement and quality of life, and the way she has dealt with her new diagnosis.2019-10-0435 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #6 Zara Bartels Part 4Like most high level athletes , dancers devote extraordinary amounts of time perfecting their art. But what happens when your career ends? Zara talks about coping with difficult times, and trying to catch up with life as it moves while youโre on stage. She reflects on key dance resources for broadway dancers , and the importance of the role of a dance captain or company manager in the health of dancers2019-09-2736 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #5 : Zara Bartels Part 3In this episode, we talk about some key differences between contemporary dance and Broadway that makes Broadway an animal of its own.ย Zara talks about her experience as the dance captain on the West End in London for The Lion King, and talks about things dancers should know about their bodies, what success on broadway looks like and audition secrets for broadway dancers.2019-09-2034 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #4: Zara Bartels Part 2In this episode, Zara talks about a persistent injury that resulted in Joint Rejuvenation Surgery. She talks about her experience with surgery, and how she mentally dealt with having to stop dancing for 4 months. She also gives us her views on the importance of being mentally grounded to deal with the challenges that injuries bring for professional dancers.2019-09-1321 min
Physiotherapy Performance PerspectivesHip Labral TearsTitle: Hip Labral Tears
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On this episode, Danelle Dickson was interviewed. She is a graduate of University of Delaware, has over 11 years of clinical, research, and administrative experience in physical therapy sports and orthopedic fields. She founded Performance Plus Physical Therapy with the goal of providing a different rehabilitation experience for patients. Danelle specializes on injury assessment and prevention for performing artists. She has been trained in manual based courses such as Institute of Physical Arts and St. Augustine courses and received her Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification in 2012. Danelle has performed research in the Dance medicine field. She...2019-09-0919 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Episode #3: Zara Bartels Part 1In this episode, we get introduced to Zara Bartels, a dance prodigy that travelled from her small island of Trinidad and Tobago, to touch and master dance in 3 major continents, including the US. The longest serving Dance Captain of the Lion King on the West End in London, Zara not only excelled as a dancer, but dominated her career, regardless of injuries on her terms. We learn more about her beginnings and her philosophy on dance.2019-08-3037 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Episode #2 - Charlotte LanningACL and meniscus tear- one of the most difficult injuries any athlete can have-Charlotte had both! A rare injury for dancers, she recovered, danced in the US and successfully auditioned & joined Teatrul de Balet Sibiu in Romania. She talks about her experience, things she learned, her US based teachers words of wisdomย and the advice she has for dancers going through this type of injury
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Guest: Charlotte Lanning
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Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Episode #1- Intro to Danelle Dickson PT, DPT,OCSLearn about how Dancing Around Elephants came about and what to look forward to. Also learn a bit about your host Dr. Danelle Dickson, her background in dance and why dancers should be called performing athletes instead of performing artists.2019-08-1424 min