As part of COCO’s JAVA Workshop and Master Class Series, the Contemporary Choreographers’ Collective welcomes Dr. Danelle Dickson — board-certified orthopedic and performing arts physical therapist, owner of Performance Plus Physical Therapy, and resident PT at Arena Stage — for a special core-strengthening workshop and injury clinic.
Dr. Dickson has worked with performers from Alvin Ailey, Netflix’s Bridgerton, and CrazySexyCool: The TLC Musical, and brings her own lifelong dance background and Trinbagonian roots to this session.
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Where: Caribbean School of Dancing, 2A Dere Street, Port of Spain
Core-Strengthening Workshop
6:00–7:30 PM | Free
A 90-minute session unpacking the dancer’s core — how it shapes technique, performance, and injury risk — with practical, evidence-based tools for the barre and beyond.
One-on-One Injury Clinic
8:00–11:00 PM | $250 per 20-minute session
Have a specific concern? Book a one-on-one session with Dr. Dickson and other qualified physiotherapists. Registration is separate and first come, first served.
Register: forms.gle/oJce1Jxe8NjP4jkN9
Mark your calendar — COCO 2026 runs October 23–25
