PILATES:

Taught by Sarah Brown, a dance educator and physical therapy practitioner. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Dance Pedagogy from Butler University and became Nebraska’s first American Ballet Theater National Training Curriculum certified instructor in 2011. Her professional performance career was spent primarily at Omaha Theater Ballet, but she also pursued freelance projects where she served as a dancer with Opera Omaha, Omaha Symphony, Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, and the Lied Center for Performing Arts. She has taught ballet technique for over two decades at all levels and in a variety of settings, from private studios to serving as an adjunct faculty member in the UNL Dance Department. In addition to ballet, Sarah is a trained Pilates instructor. She acquired her degree as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2020 and is on staff at Lincoln Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab. Sarah aims to make every class an opportunity for personal discovery, where students achieve success employing newfound knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics with traditional classical technique training methods.

Introduction and progressions in Pilates-based cross-conditioning customized specifically for the needs of dancers. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of core strength and stability in helping them unlock their potential for higher extensions and safe, healthy movement habits to reduce the risk of injury. Equipment is not provided. Students should plan to bring their own mat, a medium-weight theraband, and a small ball. (Equipment specifics will be discussed at the first class session; only a mat is needed at that time.)