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2005 Equestrian Scholarships & Specialized
Programs
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| 2005 Arts and Olympic Development Scholarships:
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The challenge presented by artistic director Sharon
Dante (Gold Medalist Coach of Victoria Mazzarelli, NYC International
Ballet Competition in 1984) was to improve the technical ability of the studios
most artistically talented dancer.
In response to that request, a specialized six
week program was developed to optimize the classical ballet based alignment
mechanics of the spine and extremities, providing dancer Cheryl Madeux
with the capacity to progress to the next technical level. The success
of this program led to a top 10 finish at the Lausanne International
Ballet Competition in 1990 (Register Citizen: Regimen
Changes Body). Cheryl was also awarded the Presidential Scholar
for Arts Recognition, performing for President Bush at the White House before
beginning her dancing career with the Joffrey Ballet.
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| The Rider Biomechanics Program
Specialized intensive consultations provide a rider with the same
analysis, correction and retraining program designed for the international
level dancer in Soviet ballet training, but adapted for international and
Olympic level equestrian development. This program includes:
- Analysis of
flexibility and alignment, accomplished by comparison of the rider's
spine and extremity mechanics to the ideal classical ballet model.
- Introduction
of corrective work to increase the functional joint range of motion of the
spine and extremities to enhance the riders capacity to achieve the classical
ballet alignment objective.
- Integration
of classical ballet based alignment into riding specific skills that include
posting, halt/half halt, turn mechanics, spiral seat and lateral movements,
providing a kinesthetic awareness of muscle control and coordination in
a static environment.
- The provision
stretch, flexibility exercises and guidelines to assist the rider with the
incorporation of this work into their overall development program..
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| The Sporthorse Biomechanics Application:
Procedures used to enhance the spinal and
extremity mechanics of the elite dancer in classical ballet find applications
relating to the optimization of equine performance. For additional information,
visit:
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| Qualifications:
Athletes must be currently involved in training for international
or olympic level competition with scholarships granted based on need.
Intensive programs encompass approximately 3-5 hours per session.
Intensive programs encompass approximately 3-5 hours per session.
Expenses covered by scholarship recipients will be limited to training
facilities, travel & accommodations.
Application: Athletes that meet the above criteria are asked to
submit a cover letter, which includes a bio, training and competition overview
to s.m.apatow@esportsmedicine.org
Due to US and International demographic limitations and desire
of athletes to begin the immediate implementation of the program, coaching
assistance is offered via teleconference, email and provision of internet
based resources for study materials and communication.
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| 2005 Education Fund:
SportBallet Olympic Development Program
Corporations or individuals that would like
to make a financial contribution to this olympic development program are
asked to contact S.M.Apatow at (203) 668-0282 or via email at s.m.apatow@esportsmedicine.org
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For questions or additional information,
contact:
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Stephen
M. Apatow
President,
Director of Research and Development
Biomechanics Specialist & Technical Consultant
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Sports Medicine
& Science Institute
167 Cherry Street, # 260
Milford, Connecticut 06460
Telephone: (203) 668-0282
Internet: www.esportsmedicine.org
Email: s.m.apatow@esportsmedicine.org
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