Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth is partnering with The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) to host Dancer Day of Health, a new, free event dedicated to supporting dancers in their journey toward health and wellness.
The event, which pairs ECF with Neuwirth's The Dancers' Resource, will be held November 11, and welcome dancers from all walks of life, including classical, contemporary, theatre, and film dance. Held at New York City Center, Studio 5, early registration is available through the Entertainment Community Fund’s Portal. Dancers are also able to join day-of for sessions as they’re able, and walk-ins will be welcome.
The event will include one-on-one foot and ankle wellness consultations with Dr. Louis Galli, DPM, from The Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts; one-on-one consultations with Dietitian Rebecca Alcosser, RD, CDN, specializing in nutrition for dancers; Cross-Training for Dancers led by Ella Otto, from Harkness Center for Dance Injuries; Mindfulness Meditation co-led by Ross Rayburn and NYC Ballet Principal Dancer Sara Mearns; Karine Plantadit’s unique movement class influenced by Zulu dance and guided by Afro-House music; and free flu vaccines. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Neuwirth founded The Dancers’ Resource to ease the consequences dancers face due to the physically demanding nature of their work. Dancer Day of Health is presented thanks in part to generous support from Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares.
