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Performing arts & dance

Dance performance demands strength, control, and precision, not just flexibility

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At our clinic, we combine movement analysis, strength training, and performance-focused rehabilitation to help dancers move efficiently, perform at a higher level, and reduce injury risk.

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Whether you’re preparing for auditions, managing an injury, or building long-term resilience, our approach is designed around the specific physical demands of dance including turnout, balance, landing mechanics, mobility, and full-body strength.​

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WHO THIS IS FOR

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  • Dancers experiencing pain, stiffness, or recurring injuries

  • Feeling limited in turnout, balance, or control

  • Preparing for auditions, performances, or increased training demands

  • Returning to dance after injury or time off

  • Wanting to improve performance while reducing injury risk

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

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Most rehab stops at general strength or table-based treatment.

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Most training programs don’t account for the specific demands of dance.

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We combine movement analysis, strength training, and performance-focused rehabilitation to help dancers move efficiently, perform at a higher level, and stay healthy long-term.

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Our approach is built around the unique demands of dance including turnout, balance, landing mechanics, mobility, and full-body control.

What your plan may include​​

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  • Dance-specific movement analysis

  • Turnout control and hip stability training

  • Balance and single-leg control development

  • Strength and mobility asymmetry correction

  • Jump and landing mechanics training

  • Core strength and dynamic stability work

  • Performance programming aligned with rehearsals and performance schedules

COMMON CONDITIONS WE HELP WITH

  • Hip pain and labral injuries

  • Snapping hip

  • Achilles tendinopathy and calf strains

  • Foot and ankle injuries (sprains, fractures, os trigonum)

  • Stress reactions and stress fractures

  • Knee pain​​

  • Low back pain

  • Turnout limitations or asymmetries

  • Balance and single-leg stability deficits

  • Jumping and landing mechanics issues

  • Overuse injuries related to training volume

objective testing

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Dance performance requires precise control, strength, and symmetry.

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We use objective movement analysis and performance testing to evaluate how you generate and control movement during dance-specific tasks.

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This allows us to identify limitations, asymmetries, and injury risk factors that may impact performance.

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You’ll receive clear insights and targeted recommendations to guide your training and improve both performance and longevity.

why dancers work with us​

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  • 18 years of experience in ballroom dance and ballet on our staff

  • Performance-focused, not just symptom-focused

  • A different approach than simply 'stretching away' your issues

  • Experience working with dancers and performing artists

  • Integrated rehab + strength training approach

  • Individualized programming that evolves with your progress

  • Objective, progression-based return to performance

  • Built around your rehearsal, training, and performance schedule

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