Enhancing Dance Training with Applied Neurology
By targeting the body's governing system, we fast-track dancers' progression to new heights.
Our Approach
MazzDance is dedicated to introducing and establishing applied and functional neurology in the global dance community, focusing on cutting-edge approaches to redefine efficiency in dance training.
Our Curriculum
We have developed this program for movement refinement, to increase injury prevention, and to enhance performance and resilience.
Each module focuses on either ballet or contemporary dance, integrating neuroscientific theory with targeted drills and exercises to enhance technique.
Our unique assessment process tracks performance at the beginning and end of each course, revealing individual growth clearly and intriguingly.
All modules can booked be by institutions or dance companies to complement their curriculum, giving dance movement an entirely new focus:
Seen through a Neurological Lens
FOUNDATIONAL MODULES
Introduction to Functional Neurology for Dancers: The most modern approach in movement training targets the brain and the nervous system, the governor in the body. This course includes Neurology 101, Assessment Process, ABC of Movement Refinement, and more (2 weeks / 30 hours)
BALANCE - Level 1: Assessing and training the three bodily systems that create balance - Vision, Vestibular, and Proprioception. (1 week / 15 hours)
ENDURANCE - Level 1: Assessing and developing respiration competency and breath control during performance (1 week / 15 hours)
ADVANCED MODULES
BALANCE - Level 2: Building endurance for static & dynamic balance and maturing technique (1 week / 15 hours)
ENDURANCE - Level 2: Building stamina for vital bodily systems and increasing movement efficiency (1 week / 15 hours)
Refinement Kit: Introducing Refinement and Rehab tools to support a sustainable career (1 week / 15 hours)
MASTERCLASSES
MASTERCLASS Movement Refinement: Teach-the-Teacher / Take coaching to the next level with functional neurology (3 days - 8 h/day = 24 hours)
Distinguishing Natural Movement Preferences from Competencies: Understand what can be tuned and what just has to strive (3 days - 8 h/day = 24 hours)
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Note: for Teacher Training modules can be tailored to fewer days for a more condensed learning experience.
About us
Alister & Monica Proenca Mazzotti
In this collaborative venture, we combine our dance and applied neurology expertise. Together we have developed a curriculum that integrates cutting-edge neuroscience into dance education and training, focusing on movement refinement and injury prevention.
Our collaboration aims to revolutionize dance training by bridging a long-overlooked gap between the arts and science.
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