Southern Nevada Events
Healthy Performers NV Workshop
May 23-24, 2025
Healthy Performers NV is hosting the 1st annual Healthy Performers NV Southern Nevada Workshop on May 23-24, 2025. In collaboration with numerous other medical professionals, allied health members and performing arts partners, it is our hope that we can better provide the performing arts community of Southern Nevada with valuable resources to be healthy and successful in their pursuit of the arts. To assist in meeting your unique needs, the event will be multifaceted with collaboration from, but not limited to, physical therapy, sports medicine, orthopedics, general health practices, psychology, nutrition, and exercise science professionals. As well as top performing artists to help give their unique expertise in a variety of areas, including career planning and goal setting.
All are welcome! Pre-professionals and professional performers are welcome to enjoy a weekend of health and self-care for the performing artist. Also, we will be offering something different for every performer to bring our performing arts community together. If you are a dancer or performer of any style, instructor, coach or teacher we are here to help you reach a healthier you.
We offer:
- FREE Medical Care with health evaluations, injury screenings and pre-season screenings
- Body Mapping education for musicians for performance enhancement
- Pre-pointe readiness assessment for beginners in ballet
- Health classes & lecture series
- Movement classes and cross-training for dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats
- Master classes
Join us for a weekend focused on health and self-care for the performing artist. Schedule of events: Friday 5/23, Saturday 5/24
Click HERE to learn more about our amazing presenters and their passion for helping the performing arts community!
Join Us for Free One-on-One Assessments on Saturday, May 24!
Schedule your appointment!
Healthy Performers Nevada is offering complimentary individual sessions to support dancers and gymnasts in their performance and well-being. We are performing arts’ medical experts here to help you with any injury, pain or questions you have. Come learn more about your body and what you need to continue dancing & performing at your best! Spots are limited, so register early to secure your appointment.
Available Services:
- Pre-Pointe Readiness Assessment: Conducted by a licensed physical therapist, this evaluation determines a dancer’s readiness to begin pointe work by assessing strength, alignment, technique, and injury prevention.
- Injury Evaluation: Led by a licensed orthopedic surgeon or physical therapist, this assessment reviews your medical and injury history, training routine, and physical condition to provide guidance, resources, and referrals for recovery planning.
- Gymnastics Screening: This specialized screening identifies potential injury risks and areas for improvement to help prevent future injuries. Based on the results, targeted therapeutic exercise recommendations may be provided.
- Dance Screening: This dance-specific screening will identify potential risk for injury and target areas for improvement to reduce risk of future injuries. Following the screening, recommendations for therapeutic exercise may be given depending on the results. If you are a dancer, looking to book due to an injury, please book an injury evaluation.
Workshop Schedule
10:00 AM
Welcome
10:00 AM
Welcome Back
10:15AM
Room HFA 126
Pre-Performance Motivation with Kristin Brooks
10:00 AM
Room HFA 126
A Performance Optimization Approach to Injury Prevention and Management with Bradley Donohue
10:15AM
Room HFA 111
I am too young for back pain! Anatomy and other considerations that lead to high incidence of low back pain in dancers with Natalie Anderton
10:00 AM
Room HFA 111 with Q&A to follow
Pilates Pelvic Floor, Front and Back Core with Dolly Kelepecz
11:00 AM
Room HFA 111
So where is that Pesky C-Curve Neutral or Imprint Anyway? With Julieta Elliott, Clinical Pilates
11:30 AM
Room HFA 111 with Q&A to follow
Ballet Class with Danielle Maas
11:00 AM
Room HFA 212 Dr. Caplan’s Classroom
The Natural Hand and the Art of Practicing – the most ergonomic approach to playing instruments – ULI GEISSENDOERFER (50 minutes)
11:30 AM
Room HFA 212 Dr. Caplan’s Classroom
Section Four: Body Mapping Masterclass with Stephen Caplan (1 hour & 20 minutes)
12:00 PM
Room HFA 126
Facilitated Discussion: Identifying Common Challenges, Local Resources and Shared Way Forward with Keoni Kins
1:00 PM
Lunch Break & Nutrition lecture with food provided in Room HFA 111
Nutrition for the Performers with Neda Akhavan
12:00 PM
Room HFA 111
Acrobats Movement Session with Kate Perlsweig & Jade Esmeralda
1:00 PM
Room HFA 126
Medical Evaluations, Injury Screening, Pre-Pointe Assessment
12:00 PM
Room HFA 212 Dr. Caplan’s Classroom & HFA 214
Section One: An Introduction to Body Mapping: Stephen Caplan & Suzanne Stone (50 Minutes)
2:00 PM
Room HFA 111with Q&A to follow
Handstand Master Class with Anastasia Strizhanova
1:00 PM
Lunch Break on your own
2:30 PM
Room HFA 212
Section Five: Breathing with Stephen Caplan (50 minutes)
1:00 PM
Room 212 & 214: Sign up for a 20-minute Free Body Mapping Consultation with Stephen Caplan & Suzanne Stone.
3:30 PM
Room HFA 111 with Q&A to follow
Hip Hop with Andre Fernandez
1:00 PM
Room 212 & 214: Sign up for a 20-minute Free Body Mapping Consultation with Stephen Caplan & Suzanne Stone.
3:30 PM
Room HFA 212
Section Six: Legs with Stephen Caplan (50 minutes)
2:00 PM
Room HFA 126
Emergency Basics with Nathan Hollister
2:00 PM
Room HFA 111
How to Manage Hypermobility with Dr. Angelina Vera, MD
2:30 PM
Room HFA 212 & HFA 214
Section Two: Dynamic Balance- Stephen Caplan & Suzanne Stone (50 minutes)
3:00 PM
Room HFA 126
Concussion with Dustin Clow, PT, DPT
3:00 PM
Room HFA 111
Cross Training with Ryan Sanchez
3:30 PM
Room HFA 212 & 214
Section Three: Arms with Stephen Caplan & Suzanne Stone
4:00 PM
Room HFA 126
Common Orthopedic Pathologies in Female Gymnast with Gina Tulimero, PT, DPT
4:00 PM
Room HFA 111
How to get creative with treatments with Anthony Tabor, PT, DPT
Event Location
Location and Parking Information
UNLV Alta Ham Fine Arts Building, Room 126, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154 (The University Methodist Church is across Maryland pkwy from the Alta Ham Fine Arts Building.) Click the following link for exact location and more information: Campus Map | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Friday attendees please note: Participants must have a valid UNLV summer parking pass or they must pay to park at the nearest parking locations. There is one free lot (Lot S), but it is on the opposite side of campus. Parking is enforced on Fridays from 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Parking is free to everyone on Saturdays!
Contact us at [email protected]
Thank you to UNLV for hosting this event!
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