Sports Medicine & Science Institute

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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Read : Performance Optimization: Progressing to the Next Level in Classical Ballet and Olympic Development Programs: The specialized program that enhanced the ability of the elite classical ballet dancer to progress from 2-3 to 7-8 turns on pointe, increase flexibility, alignment, control and integration into technical fundamentals in a one month time period, is now available for all dance, sports and Olympic development programs.

Qualifications

Athletes must be currently involved in training for international or olympic level competition with scholarships granted based on need.

See overview of consultations for Dancers and Athletes

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.

2005 Education Fund: SMSI 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 Director of Research and Development Biomechanics Specialist & Technical Consultant
	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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