Join our host, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS with today's guest!
In this episode, guest Jason Pickett joins host Alyssa to discuss pressing issues in competitive dance training today. He's an international adjudicator, choreographer & mentor, helping dancers get to their next level by discovering what THEY’RE good at.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
1. Teaching philosophy - Jason discusses his philosophy of teaching the whole dancer and supporting dancers holistically.
2. Competition trends and issues - They talk about issues in the competition world like subjective judging, overemphasis on acrobatics leading to injuries, and impacts on dancers.
3. Dancer wellbeing - A major topic is dancer health, wellbeing, and mental health, including being overscheduled and stretched too thin.
4. Education and training issues - They discuss problems like lack of regulation in dance education, teachers being underpaid and overworked, and potential dangers from poor oversight.
5. Studio collaboration - They talk about how studios could collaborate more to benefit dancers rather than competing in unhelpful ways.
To learn more about Jason Pickett and what all he does, check him out online:
🌐Websites: Www.nsadance.com
📸 Instagram: / heyitspickett
Tune in to take a deep dive into the world of competition dance. Don't miss Jason Pickett's expert advice!
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