In tandem with the Utah Ballet Summer Intensive (6/20-7/15) we are offering a program of somatics classes focusing on ways to revitalize and deepen your dance practice to better meet the demands of the field both physically and mentally.

With a somatics based approach this program will focus on increasing self-awareness of individual movement patterns, finding enhanced integration in movement, and cultivating a mind-body connection as a dancer that can potentially create more nuance and ease in movement.  The overall intent is to allow dancers to make more choices about movement, deepen their understanding of their own bodies, and learn how their whole selves can support dancer wellness, personal movement goals, injury prevention and/or injury recovery.

Dancers will be able to work in small groups or one-on-one with highly experienced movement educators devoted to dancer wellness.  Class size is limited for this specialized Revitalized Dancer & Somatic Track to allow for a more individualized experience.  These sessions may incorporate the following practices: Alexander Technique, Developmental Movement, Laban/Bartenieff, Yoga, Pilates, dance science based conditioning, experiential anatomy, myofascial release techniques, and mindfulness practices.

There are multiple options to attend including a Drop-In Class option. Those registered for the full four weeks of RD&S Block 1 or RD&S Block 2 will receive a Certificate of Completion for 30 hours in Alexander Technique and Somatic Practices.

There are multiple options for this track depending on ​personal interest and/or stage within the healing process of an injury.