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Founded in 1979, Dancing Thru Pregnancy is committed to the development of women-centered health fitness programs that allow women to achieve their optimal well-being.
As a provider of education and training for group fitness instructors, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, health care providers, movement and physical therapists, and allied health professionals, DTP aims to help individuals, facilities and institutions bring safe, effective, state of the art programs to as many women as possible.
DTP offers 2 levels of education and training--one for those seeking professional and academic education, or who plan to design their own programs (The Basic Pre/postnatal Seminar) and another for those who wish to teach official DTP programs at their facility or instituion by becoming a Licensee of DTP, Inc.
Official DTP programs include:
Pre-Fit™, a pre-pregnancy fitness program for women who are considering a pregnancy, and who understand the importance of regular, moderate exercise and a healthy lifestyle as a preparation for a healthy pregnancy.
Dancing Thru Pregnancy® (DTP) is a continuous fitness and well-being program based on principles of dance, mind/body skills, cardio, core strength and group support. It is specifically designed to enhance the pregnancy, ease discomforts, and provide skills for labor and birth.
AfterDance™ (AD) with StrollerDance™ is a workout and nurture program designed for the postpartum woman and her baby. It focuses on re-shaping the body, cardiovascular fitness, strength and re-alignment, as well as providing an opportunity for mom to participate positively with her baby in a group setting.
Moving Thru Life™ (MTL) is a program of health and fitness activities for menopausal and post-menopausal women.
These are unique programs. Right from the start the approach has been to create something totally new, designed solely for prenatal/postpartum and midlife. Rather than simply modify existing types of exercise, we teach our instructors to approach the class as a choreographic challenge, to create shared movement experiences that are meaningful and dynamic for their clients. Using an integrative approach to the many physical, mental, emotional and social challenges at these important times in women's life cycles, DTP offers an innovative path to health and fitness for women and their offspring.
Testimonials
“DTP is a great new approach for pre/postnatal fitness. The Faculty covered all situations and conditions thoroughly and competently. The structure of the seminar was excellent as well as the energy level of the Faculty. It was passed on well to the people in the classroom.”
“The course was more than I expected and I can't wait to get out in the field to start teaching.”
“Tremendous! All of my questions were answered in detail with research to back up the answers.”
“Great use of my time!”
“Simply the best women's health and fitness seminar I've ever attended.”
Consumer Feedback
“Thank you for helping me teach myself from the inside.” — SL
“This program changed my life; being with these women at this time and being very fit has made my childbearing experience a wonderful phase of my life.” — MS
“I didn’t really understand how well conceived Dancing Thru Pregnancy was until I was at the end of my labor — legs in stirrups and starting to push. My muscles were ready for this posture, too, because we’d trained for it. DTP’s knowledge of our bodies’ needs during the prenatal period and labor is outstanding. I wish I’d had this class before the birth of my first son!” — DM
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