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Like a steady heartbeat, conditioning class will provide a well-rounded foundation of exercises throughout the dance year. This class will support each dancer’s technique and fitness (including strength, endurance, power, cardio, flexibility, coordination, and rest), help them warm up, support their growth and development, enhance their performance in class and on stage, and empower them with a strong mind- body connection.

The conditioning classes will be led by GYD Wellness Director Heather Finn. Heather completed her Bachelor of Arts and Science in 2001 and her Masters in Physiotherapy in 2004. She apprenticed with Joanna Speller of the National Ballet School, researched perfectionism in dancers with Donna Krasnow of York University Dance Department, and completed a dance medicine internship with Sunday Homitz of the Cleveland Ballet. She currently works at Speed River Physiotherapy with post-graduate training in orthopaedics, pelvic health, and Clinical Pilates (Mat, Reformer and Total Barre). Heather is a member of Healthy Dancer Canada, the Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists, Canadian Physiotherapy Association, and the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science.

OUR YEAR AT A GLANCE

As coordinator of the Wellness Program at Guelph Youth Dance since 2018, Heather will infuse dancer wellness into her conditioning classes, and support her students both inside and out! Our year will be structured as follows:

Sept/Oct Foundation
Oct 30 Wellness session
Nov/Dec Strength and Functional Fitness
Jan 8 Wellness session
Jan/Feb Flexibility and Balance
Feb 26 Wellness session
Mar/April/May Integration

LOOKING FORWARD TO AN AMAZING YEAR TOGETHER!