A high intensity class that combines basic dance technique with cardio, designed to improve flexibility, endurance, and core strength. This class gives dancers the unique opportunity to cross train in a way that is specifically meant for them to reach their maximum performance potential while reducing risk of injury.
Chalnessa eames
Chalnessa Eames is a former world-renowned soloist with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. It was during this time that she developed her style of conditioning exercise to keep up with the constant demands of her schedule, both mentally and physically. She would perform this ritual of body maintenance outside of the studio to keep her body virtually injury-free, which is almost unheard of in a dancer’s career. In 2019, she opened The Fitual studio in Winnipeg, which offers her transformative fitness classes and Winnipeg’s first Lagree Fitness Method.
dancer education sessions
Dancer nutrition and performance psychology education sessions instructed by industry professionals
performance PSYCHOLOGY
dr. LINDSAY WISHNOWSKI
Dr. Lindsay Wishnowski is a Registered Psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D). She is passionate about helping individuals understand who they are and develop themselves in a comprehensive way that builds skills both for sport and life. She has over 10 years of experience teaching professional dancers, athletes, and teams to hone their mental skills as they approach the technical side of sport. Her behaviour therapeutic approach draws on various techniques to provide a toolset of skills to help individuals better understand their behaviour, so they can push through barriers and achieve their goals- whether in competition or in everyday life.
dancer NUTRITION
ASHLEY ROBSON
Ashley’s passion for dance led her to attend SUNY Purchase in New York where she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and minor in arts management. Ashley had the privilege to perform with the Purchase Dance Company in multiple shows. During her time at SUNY, she was also selected to study abroad in Europe at Codarts in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Most recently, Ashley graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition as a registered holistic nutritionist and is also a certified Pilates and Yoga instructor.
FORM AWARDS
form audition class:
At the end of the audition class, faculty will choose ten standout dancers to keep an eye on over the weekend. FORM Faculty will be watching closely, and based on their perFORMance, the top three dancers will be selected and announced at the closing ceremony.
These top three dancers will receive a cash prize.
Faculty standout awards:
Each faculty member will choose ONE dancer that stood out to them throughout the weekend. Their dancer of choice will be awarded.
Each standout winner will receive a cash prize.
Observers
All observers must be attending with paid students only
Observers 10 years of age and younger are free, but must be accompanied by a paid observer
All dancers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian of legal age (18+ years of age)
Observer passes are non refundable. No exceptions
Audition Class is closed for observers
teachers/studio owners
All teacher/Studio owner passes are non refundable. No exceptions.
Teachers/Studio owners will have access to the audition class.
Teachers/Studio owners cannot be registered as observers/parents.
Teachers/Studio owners will have access to a private teachers rest area.
Teachers/Studio owners will be provided with complimentary snacks and drinks on both days of the convention in the private teachers rest area.
zero tolerance policy
At FORM Dance Convention we are committed to creating a safe and positive environment for all participants. We have a zero tolerance policy for any form of inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to: harassment, mistreatment, and discrimination. This policy applies to everyone involved in our events, including dancers, parents, observers, teachers, and studio owners. Any individual who violates this policy will be removed from the event at the discretion of the Founder/Owner.
