This episode discusses cutting edge scientific ballet training principles to improve efficiency of movement and reduce incidence of injury.

Highlights include:
1) A new style of ballet training: The Sugano System
2) The importance of proper placement and muscle activation during dance
3) How ballet masters come to their conclusions for their teaching methods
4) Training dancers correctly from the start

Our guest speaker today is Arleen Sugano, renowned ballet coach, ergonomics movement analyst, dance scientist and movement stylist is the owner/creator of SuganoSystemBallet (www.SuganoSystem.com). The Sugano System is an approach to ballet that integrates science with the art form. Anatomy, kinesiology, and physics are harnessed to improve technique/movement quality, prevent injury and promote longevity of the dancer. Formerly a master teacher at the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC, the school of USA IBC in Jackson, MS, and full-time faculty at the University of North TX, Miss A (as she is known) has presented her work internationally and nationally, most notably on pirouettes at the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science conference’s plenary session in Birmingham, England. She authored TED-Ed’s video on fouettés, co-authored Physics and the Art of Dance with dance physicist, the late Dr. Kenneth Laws and was a contributing author to the health and wellness book published for IADMS. She is currently writing a technique book and has plans for a teacher training program, both of which include the Sugano System approach to ballet!

Ms. A's instagram: @arleensugano

Register for Ms. A's upcoming masterclass in NYC: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suganosystemballet-master-class-35day-60-both-days-tickets-712118976027?aff=oddtdtcreator

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In this podcast, we discuss the issue of high incidence of injuries in the dance world. 

Highlights include:
1) Common dance injuries in general, in adolescent dancers and in adult dancers.
2) Practical strategies for reducing injuries.
3) Importance of proper conditioning for dancers.
4) Importance of readiness and injury screening.

Our guest speaker is Ken Fok, former CEO of Ecotopia Inc, a technology consulting firm for 35-years.  Ken managed a team of network engineers to implement secured networking solutions. His personal responsibilities included needs assessment (questions) and provide recommendations (answers), making him the perfect interviewer to start this podcast off. Ken is currently retired and managing senescence with the help of my professional physical therapist.

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