Self Care for the Artistic Soul (Nicole Inica Hamilton)
The purpose of this online interactive workshop is to define self care and disseminate ways in which we can implement the practice of it into our daily lives. The workshop will discuss the implication of negating a self care practice, while also sharing on the definition of stress and the impact of prolonged stress. Furthermore, the workshop will present an opportunity for participants to collectively engage in mindfulness exercises and discussion.
This 45-minute workshop will have equal relevance to artists and all those who have experienced varying levels of stress who are also seeking ways to implement the practice of self-care into the scope of their daily lives. The current shift and state of our global climate has meant that many are seeking ways to enhance and better serve their mental, physical, and spiritual needs. This workshop provides an opportunity for those working within dance and beyond, a platform to access and adapt strategic care practices which can potentially optimize holistic wellbeing.
References:
● Adam MU, Brassington GS, Matheson GO. Psychological factors associated with
performance-limiting injuries in professional ballet dancers. J Dance Med Sci. 2004; 8(2): 43-52.
● Byhring S et al. Musculoskeletal injuries in the Norwegian National Ballet: a prospective cohort
study. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2002; 12: 365-70.
● Bronner S, Ojofeitimi S, Rose D. Injuries in a modern dance company: effect of comprehensive
management on injury incidence and time loss. Am J Sports Med. 2003; 31(3): 365-73.
● Calahan R et al. Biopsychosocial Factors Associated with Foot and Ankle Pain and Injury in Irish
Dance: A Prospective Study. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 2017 Jun;32(2):111-117.
This 45-minute workshop will have equal relevance to artists and all those who have experienced varying levels of stress who are also seeking ways to implement the practice of self-care into the scope of their daily lives. The current shift and state of our global climate has meant that many are seeking ways to enhance and better serve their mental, physical, and spiritual needs. This workshop provides an opportunity for those working within dance and beyond, a platform to access and adapt strategic care practices which can potentially optimize holistic wellbeing.
References:
● Adam MU, Brassington GS, Matheson GO. Psychological factors associated with
performance-limiting injuries in professional ballet dancers. J Dance Med Sci. 2004; 8(2): 43-52.
● Byhring S et al. Musculoskeletal injuries in the Norwegian National Ballet: a prospective cohort
study. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2002; 12: 365-70.
● Bronner S, Ojofeitimi S, Rose D. Injuries in a modern dance company: effect of comprehensive
management on injury incidence and time loss. Am J Sports Med. 2003; 31(3): 365-73.
● Calahan R et al. Biopsychosocial Factors Associated with Foot and Ankle Pain and Injury in Irish
Dance: A Prospective Study. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 2017 Jun;32(2):111-117.
Nicole Inica Hamilton
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Nicole Inica Hamilton is the Founder and Artistic Director of Inica Dance Industries. An award-winning Choreographer and a Dance Educator, Hamilton serves as a certified teaching member of Dance Masters of Canada and Dance Masters of America. She has operated as a guest teacher, mentor and speaker at institutes across Canada including but not limited to: George Brown College, University of Toronto, York University and University of Calgary.
As a touring educator and speaker, she has presented in national and international conventions and championships including: EN Avant - RAD World Convention, Toronto Dance Teacher Expo, Creation Dance Championships (USA), The Performing Arts Medicine Association and more. Hamilton operates as an on-air Radio Host on the "Career Buzz" show and is the Producer and Host of the "Turn Out Radio" show broadcasting on CIUT 89.5 FM where she reports on the current news affairs of our time with special focus on arts, health, career and business news. In addition to live radio, Hamilton is a Co-Host on Fall For Dance North's "Mambo" Podcast with Ilter Ibrahimof. A Podcast which presents stories about encounters with, through and beyond dance. In her work in health, Hamilton serves as a Counsellor and actively works with organizations, schools and on nationwide platforms to advocate for and promote healthy practices for Dance Artists. |