Dancing Thru Pregnancy is a prenatal health and fitness program with a proven track record. Established in 1979, Dancing Thru Pregnancy consists of exercises specifically developed for pregnancy, labor and delivery, incorporating cardio, strength, stretching, centering and relaxation techniques. Trained and licensed instructors tailor instruction to meet the needs of individuals, all in a supportive class atmosphere.
Some of the benefits include:
- Relief from common discomforts during pregnancy
- Increased strength, stamina, and range of movement
- Skills useful in labor
- Positive sense of well being
- Improved birth outcomes
- Fast recovery from birth
- Emotional support from other women
- Follow-up postpartum program (After Dance)
- Certified pre/postnatal health and fitness instructors who can answer your questions and help with relief measures for common discomforts.
After Dance is a unique class for mom and baby. You will have positive time with baby increase cardiovascular endurance improve range of motion realign your body increase strength and flexibility learn tips for relaxation and nurturing find support from other moms.
In the immediate postpartum period, moms get careful attention to realigning and strengthening muscles that have been stretched by pregnancy and birth. As strength and endurance improve, the hazards of parenthood (like lack of sleep and extra lifting) are less troublesome. When your baby is older, you will be encouraged to work hard enough to be really fit, healthy and relaxed enough to cope with parenting issues.
Babies always take precedence, but whether needing to be held, ready to play or blissfully asleep, we have activities to keep you moving and baby content.
Mother Dance
For many years an almost mythological association has been made between the roots of oriental dance and the sacred rites of motherhood and birth. Let us be perfectly clear. In its region of origin, Raqs Sharqi is danced by both men and women and incorporates a number of movements not suited to the pregnant and postpartum body. Mother dance is a unique blend of those elements of Raqs Sharqi which are helpful and centering during pregnancy and recovery, and exercises which have been proven to be safe and effective for women in this very special time of life.
While not all oriental movements translate well to the pregnant body, there is no denying that the fluid movements are conducive to pain relief in pregnancy, the strong focus on core muscles in the back, abdomen and pelvic floor strengthen the compromised pregnant body and several movements which are part of this beautiful dance are spontaneously engaged during various parts of labor and delivery.
This class has been specifically developed to explore where the strength and solace of Raqs Sharqi and the needs of the pregnant body intersect, however it is intended as a supplement to Dancing Thru Pregnancy rather than a substitute. We make no claims as to the efficacy of Mother Dance in improving pregnancy and birth outcomes, and highly recommend Dancing Thru Pregnancy as a starting point to all exercise engaged in during pregnancy. Mother Dance is offered as demand warrants.
$80 per six week session
Do you know a pregnant or post partum mom? Give the gift of fitness and health! 6 week session gift certificates available!
Dance Thru Pregnancy, After Dance:
Package deals:
$160/12 class punch card ($15/class)
$300/24 class punch card ($14/class) )
Bring a friend & save 10% (she gets 10% off too!)
Private lessons $60 per 45 minute consultation
Medical release required for Dancing Thru Pregnancy & After Dance and Mother Dance.
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