We take a fresh approach to wellness.
Long Beach Dance Conditioning (LBDC) is a place where teaching is an art and your body transforms.
The environment and ambiance at our studio reflects and supports the importance of mind body connection. This focus assists in the mastery of our teaching goals. Long Beach Dance Conditioning incorporates two unique approaches to body conditioning:
- Pilates
- GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®
Teachers' Training
Core Intelligence
LBDC continues to offer the very best in professional Pilates training, beginning with Core Intelligence. C.I. is the foundation course for all LBDC training tracks and a mandatory prerequisite for all LBDC education.
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Beyond the Core of Anatomy
Beyond the Core of Anatomy is a course designed specially with the professional and Pilates movement practitioner in mind.
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Master Mentorships
Turn your teaching in to an art form with Marie-Jose's Master Evolution Series. Elevate the content of your repertory knowledge into a body of excellence and expertise. This series will help you meet the demands of the current market with professional confidence.
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| Marie-José's Master Evolution Series |
All 3 Master Class Series are Taught by Master Teacher, Marie-José Blom
In depth beyond the exercises. A Master Series of skill enhancing specialty education, designed for the already practicing Pilates Professional or Movement Specialist / Therapist. Each of these 3-day Master Series present with a movement theme that incorporates and updates anatomy to de-mystify the movement biomechanics leading to a better understanding of the exercises. This knowledge is then applied to identifying and correcting ineffective and dysfunctional movement habits. Protocols are integrated with the use of all Pilates equipment including newly designed modifications and therapeutic applications. Detailed hands-on directive and corrective cueing contribute to a renewed confidence and refreshed knowledge in the Pilates teaching and movement practice. Elevate the content of your repertory knowledge into a body excellence and expertise. The P.L.C. Master Evolution Series turns your teaching into an art form of its own. This series will help you meet the demands of the current market with professional confidence. This higher education covers the depth and details of movement biomechanics intrinsic to the Pilates repertoire. Who Should Attend?
Master Evolution I - A Pilates Repertoire Technique Class with a Focus From Foot to CoreThis body of work is dedicated to the biomechanics of the lower quadrant (lower body) in the Pilates repertoire. This concept will reflect the working inter-relationship of the foot, the pelvic floor, and the diaphragm. It further incorporates the foot, knee and hip mechanics within the repertoire and equipment use. Time: 9:00-6:00 with a 1/hr break, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Master Evolution II - A Pilates Repertoire Technique Class with a Focus on Pelvic and Spine WorksA body of work dedicated to the foundation of stability and movement efficiency of the pelvis and the spine. This incorporates the interrelationship of the diaphragm, spine and pelvic floor; as well as working with spinal deviations, such as: scoliosis, chronic back pain, and osteoporosis. Time: 9:00-6:00 with a 1/hr break, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Master Evolution III -A Pilates Repertoire Technique Class with a Focus on Principles of Upper Core and Shoulder GirdleA body of work dedicated to the efficiency in movement and strength of the Upper Body (upper quadrant). This incorporates the shoulder girdle biomechanics and its integration into the Pilates repertoire. It will include therapeutic applications. Time: 9:00-6:00 with a 1/hr break, Friday, Saturday and Sunday |
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