Ballet Workshop with Israel Rodriguez

Most dancers tend to favor one side of the body, being moretechnically proficient in left- or right-sided turns, leapsand extensions.  More than a matter of creativefrustration, unaddressed imbalances in the dancer’sinstrument can lead to injuries that compromise careerlongevity and quality of life.   Now,world-renowned principal dancer Israel Rodriguez revealshis secrets for achieving a balanced technicalinstrument.  Through focused barre and center work, Israelshares his knowledge of kinesiology and dance anatomy inthis insightful 2-hour workshop aimed at maximizing thedancer’s overall skill and long-term wellbeing. Workshop RequirementsIntermediate/advanced dancers and mature beginners (ages12+) with at least one-year of classical ballet training. Attire: Form-fitting black dancewear; no jewelry and hairmust be pulled back and away from face.Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM