EXCLUSIVE CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR THE YARD
Invited: WAG LEVELS 5-7
Date: Saturday 28th January 2023
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Venue: The Yard Jurong, 10 Science Centre road, 01-3 The Bestway Centre 609079
Workshop Price: $160
Registration Deadline: Sunday 22nd Jan 2023
We are super excited to announce that world renowned choreography expert Stacy Umeh will be coming to The Yard to deliver an exclusive workshop ahead of the start of our competition season on: “Strategies to reduce artistic deductions and maximize scores through artistry”. Having worked with some of the world's top artistic gymnasts and national teams, Stacy has built a program of techniques for gymnast’s to use their artistry as a weapon for competitive edge on the gym floor. A great opportunity for our level 5 -7 squad athletes to boost their preparations for the upcoming season.
THE WORKSHOP
The Artistry Rules for Women’s Gymnastics have changed quite significantly and gymnasts & coaches are looking for ways to understand, implement and integrate Artistry principles and activities into every day training sessions. “The Artistic Advantage: The Gymnast’s Secret Weapon” Workshops will show participants lots of unique and fun ways to embed body movement, expressiveness and artistry training skills into their gymnastics sessions; giving a “SECRET” recipe for finding ways to REDUCE Artistry deductions and gain an innovative competitive advantage.
ABOUT STACY
Stacey Umeh is one of the World’s leading elite Women’s Artistic gymnastics coaches and movement specialists, having provided gymnastics, artistic and choreographic services to hundreds of individuals worldwide including the Australian, Chinese and Singaporean Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Teams. She has also acted as a creative movement consultant to many other champions from sports such as Rhythmic Gymnastics, Men’s Gymnastics, Synchronized Swimming, Rugby Union, Netball, Diving, Pole Fitness, Dance and Figure Skating.
In Australia, Stacey has utilized her knowledge and expertise as a Coach, choreographer and Program Manager and professional dancer for a samba troupe in Brisbane, to found and direct a movement consultancy company called The Creative Movement Group. Stacey has spent over 38 years in Canada, Australia, China, Singapore, the United States and Japan, working with both elite and “everyday” people alike, assisting them to maximize their physical potential.
Stacey’s expertise in body conditioning, flexibility, gymnastics and dance movement vocabularies has assisted her in creating a unique approach to physical development, health and fitness, and sports coaching. Her reputation and success helping athletes achieve their sporting goals has also made her a highly sought-after lecturer and professional speaker.
She has been the key note lecturer at many club, State & National congresses and conventions, Master of Ceremonies at major functions, and has acted as a Level 1, 2 & 3 Expert Presenter in Artistic Preparation for the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique Coach Academy courses.
Stacey (or Anastasia as she is known to some), is a native of Mississauga, Canada and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Health Sciences and an Advanced Certificate in Sports Coaching from the York University in Toronto. Her tertiary studies included a Minor in Dance and Independent Studies in Sports Choreography. Stacey also holds a Certificate IV in Small Business Management
Stacey is one of the most inspiring people you are likely to meet. Her infectious enthusiasm and commitment to teaching of lifelong movement skills will have you ready and excited about making a commitment to finding a performance edge for yourself and your athletes. Be prepared to be energized and motivated by one of the world’s best.