About Us
Dancers require a high level of fitness to meet the physical demands of dance. They must also develop musicality, expression and embody the desired physical aesthetic. Dance Athlete programs are designed and delivered by strength and conditioning professionals with a strong background in dance, by dancers, for dancers.
AboutRosieSchwartz
Rosie trained in classical ballet from a young age, completing her Advanced 2 with Distinction through the Royal Academy of Dance. Practicing dance into adulthood Rosie was engaged in a series of shows with the Folkloric Dancers through Blaze on Stage.
Programs
Strength and Conditioning
Dance Athlete strength and conditioning programs develop the components of fitness required for elite dance performance through specific and individualised program design and attentive coaching. The educational focus empowers dancers to better understand their bodies and perform supplementary training with correct technique and effective progression.
Home Programs and Remote Training
Nothing supersedes the experience of face to face training with a dedicated coach. However, today’s technology can allow for high quality remote training and home programs, ideal for dancers who would otherwise be unable to participate. There are practical benefits such as timetabling flexibility and eliminating unnecessary travel for busy dancers.
We offer a hybrid service which still includes assessment and program show through to ensure correct exercise prescription and technique. Once proficient the student is supported with a written program, video and unlimited questions and answers as they go.
Workshops and Intensives
Dance Athlete believes in empowerment through education. Workshops suitable for holiday programs, or as stand-alone events for students or teacher training.
Pilates
Pilates has been a popular mode of supplementary training for dancers for a very long time –starting with Joseph Pilates who brought his method to America in 1926. Joseph opened his Pilates studio in New York and began training dancers of the New York City Ballet.
Pilates improves body awareness, posture, mobility, core strength and muscular endurance making it a good fit for most dancers. Pilates mat classes are great for recovery sessions, or an addition to the supplementary training schedule.
Classical Ballet Coaching
Dance Athlete coaches have a strong background in dance. We feel this is essential when designing strength and conditioning programs for dancers and coaching them through. Rosie is a Royal Academy of Dance registered ballet teacher and offers ballet coaching services in addition to strength and conditioning.
Testimonials
Rosie Schwartz’s vast Knowledge of the dance and fitness worlds make Dance Athlete a great addition to any dancers program. I’ve achieved incredible results with Rosie and use techniques learnt during my time with her on a daily basis to improve my strength and coordination. I highly recommend Dance Athlete to any aspiring professional dancer.”Jack StromlandDreseden International Ballet School
Thank you for all your guidance and support this year. I have gained so much; not only has my personal fitness improved, but I have taken on your conscientious approach and I am so grateful.Alice WeberDancer/ choreographer, London.
Thank you for your work this year. It’s amazing to see the results when science is combined with ballet.
Sinead VidlerDirector at Academy Ballet
I trained with Rosie when I was dancing full time at Academy Ballet. Not only did Rosie help me throughout my dancing career, she has inspired and mentored me through my own fitness and Pilates training. Her knowledge and deep passion for ballet technique and fitness really comes through in her teaching. I can happily recommend Rosie to any dancer or athlete… she can do wonders to your training!
Bridgette CoulthurstBridgette Harriet Training UK
I have been working with Rosie for years now, I have done countless programs and sessions with Rosie and have felt great help, motivation and inspiration from training with her. Whatever I am looking to train and develop she is always quick to an answer and willing to help!
Elliot HarrisGreater Western Sydney Dance
Through dance athlete I greatly improved my strength, stamina and flexibility to compliment my dance training. Each program progressed nicely from the last and the exercises always had relation to a dance step which was ideal for my training. Rosie’s planning helped to aid in injury identification and prevention. Having a theory aspect was also beneficial for me as it taught the correct muscles and techniques needed for improvement and safe practise.Sophia SilvyVictorian State Ballet, Pre-professional program