The Barre and Beyond

01/09/2022

08/20/2021

Hello retirement 👋

It's hard to believe this is my last season dancing professionally with

I've decided to pursue a doctorate of physical therapy in the spring! As excited as I am to begin this new chapter, I must admit this is going to be a tough year of saying goodbye to the stage and setting aside my pointe shoes. Here's to all those athl etes who have cultivated a new identity, post- sport 💪
I'm sure it won't be easy but I'm also thoroughly looking forward to putting my whole self into helping the next generation with dance medicine.

Thankfully, this is going to be an incredible final season! We have a series of performances for our work on ecojustice, in addition to our normally scheduled events starting with our Fall Gala on September 26.
If you are interested in attending any of our live or virtual performances, we would love your support. DM me or check out the link below for more info ⬇️

05/28/2021

Final (free) performances of the season! Have you registered for your link or reserved your seat in person?

5/29/21- Dance and Dialogue on our ecojustice work, Body and Land. That's tomorrow! We have two incredible speakers joining us LIVE, a Franciscan Friar and a leader from the CT Sunrise movement. Plus you'll get the chance to discuss with the choreographer, dancers and poet. (Completely free and no tickets required but register for the virtual viewing link)

6/4/21- Final spring performance of all of our current rep (including Body and Land) and the pieces above about: PTSD, homelessness, Faith, and more! (Tickets required)

Both events are held live, outside on Main Street in
Or check out the link in Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet bio to connect virtually.

05/18/2021

Check out my new video about taping a lateral ankle sprain for dancers!

Follow this link to the video:
https://youtu.be/WyGZb2TRo18

*This video is designed as a resource for medical professionals. If you are a dancer experiencing pain or recovering from an ankle injury, contact your healthcare provider, or schedule a virtual screening with me at the link below:
www.thebarreandbeyond.com/sign-up/

04/12/2021

Calling dance medical professionals and artistic leadership:

Take this 10-15 minute survey to aid in research regarding dance injury and pain.

Who's eligible?
Dance educators in professional and collegiate settings with 2+ years of experience who work with dancers in modern, ballet or contemporary.

Dance medical providers with 2+ years in their field, who have experience treating modern, ballet or contemporary dancers (Note: it is not a necessity to work exclusively with this population).

To see if you are eligible and participate, email: r.stevenson@thebarreandbeyond.com or DM

Know someone who fits this criteria? Please share this post!

03/25/2021

Muscular rebalancing!

Today is all about strengthening. If you're watching this live, throw a ☺️ in the comments. If you catch this on replay use and say hello!
What pops and click are you most curious about?

03/24/2021

Let's talk mobility and why alignment makes a difference!

If you are watching this live send me a 👋 in the comments!
If you catch this later use and say Hello :)

03/24/2021

Today is the day! We'll be talking all about these conditions LIVE at 12:30pm EST. We'll use this injury map to unpack the likely culprits of your aches and pops and which areas need to be mobilized to alleviate. Check back in tomorrow for the flip-side discussion on strengthening and muscular rebalancing for these same conditions.

03/22/2021

How does wiggling your toes impact your migraines?

For one, when our feet our out of alignment we have to adjust something further up the chain to avoid falling over. We'll be talking about how this impacts the knees and hips in Wednesday's event. Join my Facebook group, Making FIT happen, to discover two of my favorite exercises to improve your foot health!

03/22/2021

Ever feel a pull along the outside of your knee? A likely culprit is the ITB (Iliotibial band). This actually originates at the top of your hip in a muscle called the tensor fascia latae and attaches along the outside of your knee (along the tibia for any anatomy nerds out there). When you are sitting for extended periods of time, or have a muscular imbalance (especially in your core and hip), this TFL muscle tightens to compensate which pulls on the ITB and causes pain in your knee.
What can you do about it? Step 1- release the TFL, Step 2- strengthen the core and hips to stabilize. I used a theregun in this video, but there are many other ways to release the TFL (I’ll share my personal favorites at this event in March)
*Follow the link in the comments to RSVP your FREE spot today!

What massage or stretch techniques work well for you?

03/17/2021

Our bodies are amazing. Happy St Patrick's Day ☘️

03/17/2021

Join me for a 20 minute HIIT workout with modifications for all fitness levels.

*Disclaimer* Although Richelle Stevenson is a licensed athletic trainer in Connecticut, for these videos she is not acting in that capacity but using her certification in Pilates, experience as a professional dancer, and other training to create a fun, general workout for most people. Participate at your own risk; if you experience any pain discomfort or other symptoms stop immediately and seek medical attention from your healthcare provider. Richelle Stevenson cannot assume any particular credit or liability for any specific results that you experience from following along with this video.

03/16/2021

Let’s have a virtual céilí and see that Green! Comment below with what items you’d bring. Items must start with a G for Green, L for leprechaun or C for clover. I’d bring a Grinning Gopher, a Greased Gate, and a Gatorade! Join us tomorrow for a St. Patty’s day holiday workout at lunch! I’ll go live at 12:15 for a 20 minute HITT bodyweight workout that you can do anywhere. Remember to wear your green!

03/10/2021

Mark your calendars for March 24th when this FREE virtual workshop on joint health goes LIVE!

We'll cover everything from biomechanics of movement to mobility techniques and synergistic strengthening. Helpful resources, videos and a LIVE Q&A all virtually accessible directly on Facebook.

Don't wait, this content will be deleted at the end of March so you be sure to click "going" today so you don't miss a thing!

Find the event here:
https://fb.me/e/1VXmfHypE

Are you more interested in hip or knee health?

03/08/2021

Double the joy today as a female LAT on this and !

I’m grateful for all the women in the sports world who have (and continue to) pave the way for me!
A little background: Athletic Trainers are licensed medical professionals specifically trained for onsite care for emergency and acute injury. We facilitate efficient healing to help athletes of all backgrounds recover from an injury safely and get back to playing their best, as quickly as safely possible. We specialize in sport specific training (which in my case includes ballet, modern, jazz, and acro in addition to traditional sports).
Personally, my favorite movement is helping an athlete understand their injury and move from feeling victim (or blaming their body) to confident in utilizing their natural abilities fully. Watching them beat their goals after rehabilitation is also fun, but I love that movement of empowerment the most. Whether standing on the sideline of a football field or backstage in a theater, I’m proud to be an athletic trainer and stand alongside so many noteworthy health care providers this month!

Who are the women in your life you are celebrating today?

 

02/22/2021

This little mantra is paraphrased from and has been circling in my mind lately.
In Janurary I held an event all about creating effective goals, systems and follow-through to achieve BIG growth this year.
Well, I had quite a bit of travel in February and unfortunately.... I broke the chain.... and it became so difficult to restart!
BUT, this week I’ve re-evaluated my cue-craving-response-reward strategy and restarted towards my 30 days of consistency! It’s never too late to restart your day.
Here's to focusing on consistency with the smallest steps towards major goals.

We can do remarkable things!

02/11/2021

Drawing the winning ticket live at 9:15pm EST in the group MAKING FIT HAPPEN. Just in time for Valentine's day 💗

Thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge. Stay tuned for the next!