A 1 hour evaluation by a proud Belvoir Alumnus at the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Langone Medical Center. The screening will assess the healthy dancer for strengths, weaknesses, dance technique, and risk for injury. This assessment will help the dancer build confidence and give the dancer tools to accomplish their highest professional goals. The screening will give an individually tailored exercise program with recommendations for technique modifications and training strategies.

Emily Sandow, PT DPT, OCS is Assistant Supervisor and board certified orthopedic clinical specialist in physical therapy at the Harkness Center for Dancer Injuries at NYU Langone Medical Center - Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Sandow graduated with honors from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has published articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, spoken at national and international medical conferences, and consults for Pointe, Dance Teacher, and Dance Spirit Magazines. Dr. Sandow is an instructor at NYU in the graduate and post-graduate physical therapy program, and provides physical therapy services to major dance schools, companies, and Broadway shows. She trained in ballet and modern dance at Laguardia High School of Performing Arts, and the School of American Ballet. She can be reached at: emily.sandow@nyumc.org
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