Artists deserve to train like athletes.

The Intensive is a 15 week Strength and Flexibility training program for movement artists of all types who are ready to focus their efforts in the gym and on the contortion mat for strong and bendy gains you have to feel to believe.

Intensive Prerequisites

Please read carefully to ensure you get the most out of your Intensive experience.

  • Please read carefully to ensure you get the most out of your Intensive experience.

    • Experience with lifting and flexibility training is required.

    • At least one years experience in your pole, dance or aerial.

    • You will need a full gym. Period.

    • Be prepared to focus your efforts on STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY TRAINING. In order to train at proper intensities to create the strength and flexibility gains that I promise from this program, you’ll need ample time to do that. While you won’t be stepping away from skillwork entirely, be sure you have the time to commit to training in the gym and on the contortion mat. This means avoid signing up for that “handspring series” at the studio, or signing up for competition.

Here’s what other performing artists are recommending to prepare:

-Ella, figure skater/aerialist
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Guaranteed strength & flexibility gains.

This is not for those who are simply looking for a “grab and go” program.

This is for performing artists who are ready for eyes on their form, learn about crosstraining concepts, and be COACHED LIKE AN ATHLETE.

I can help if you:

✅ Are doing “everything right” with conditioning in the studio, on apparatus, etc, but still can’t bust through your plateau,

✅ Have tried to improve your training regimen by implementing things like increasing rest days, changing your mobility routine, or taking different classes, but are in the same place you were 6 months ago.

✅ Have a previous injury thats “pretty much healed”, but still flares up every once in a while and impedes on your performance.

✅ Feel like flexibility instructors “don’t get you”, and that your body will never be bendier.

✅ If you find yourself trying to “fit it all in” and aren’t sure what a balanced productive strength and flexibility program would look like for you.

✅ Have completed the Level Up program (or any other lifting program) and are ready to learn how to intensify your training and boost your strength and flexibility once more.

Want results like this?

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You may be asking:

  • No. Your program will be custom tailored to your goals and training preferences, however I do recommend you are open to changes in your training schedule for best results.

  • Absolutely! Your programming will be customized to your needs. However if you’re going to be traveling for more than 10 days, with no gym access, I recommend waiting for a future intensive where you’ll have more control over your training variables.

  • 1000% yes. Every exercise will be hand-selected for you and your needs. This is not a cookie cutter program. This is not even the type of program where you’ll receive exercises from a pool of pre-selected drills. This is top of the line custom programming.

  • I recommend using the Intensive as an improvement season for your strength and flexibility goals, and beginning rehearsal towards the end of the Intensive.

    I don’t generally recommend competing during the course of the Intensive.

  • No. The Intensive is centered around you and your results. However I am happy to provide a certificate of completion paperwork if you would like to use The Intensive as a continuing ed credit.

  • If you don’t have the space to commit to any training right now, my advice is it’s not the right time.

    Your assigned training program in The Intensive will be custom tailored to what’s manageable for you right now. The intense nature of the program refers to the quality training time and feedback you’ll get with me for maximum strength and flexibility gains, as appropriate for you right now.

    In fact, if you’re busy/stressed, now may be the best time to enlist full-time support from a coach to ensure that you’re not wasting brain energy planning your training or engaging in guesswork.

    With the exception of 1:1 calls with me, group zoom meetings will be recorded, and you can catch up anytime.

  • The Intensive is for performing artists who already have experience lifting, who need to hone in on how to use those skills to enhance their sport and art. The only requirement is to be familiar with strength and flexibility basics, and have some data on how you react to training. I recommend the Level Up Beginner program to do so. Heads up, Level Up is 6 weeks long, so be sure to download and get started before the Intensive registration opens up.

  • You will need a full gym. This is to ensure that we have options at our fingertips for whatever your body may need to progress.

What to expect:

Have you ever noticed how every other sport in the world has SPECIALIZED STRENGTH COACHES for the off season? That’s me, but for performing artists. Welcome to my strong and bendy world where dancers train like athletes, and emerge strong and bendy AF.

In the Intensive, you will be pushed out of your comfort zone, and learn where your edges are. And I’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure you’re safe and supported as you do so.

Get ready to gain new ranges of strength and flexibility, so the next time the stage lights come on, you’ll be ready to show them off.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?↓

  • 12 weeks of 100% custom tailored strength and flexibility programming. Plus, 3 weeks of preparatory work to ensure you’re ready to get the most out of your program. (15 TOTAL WEEKS OF COACHING)

  • UNLIMITED ACCESS to me via messaging and zoom calls. I will be entirely at your disposal for questions, form checks, or if you just need a sounding board.

  • Live weekly training sessions. Each week offers either a group accountability session (use the gifts of body doubling and parallel play to get your homework done), or a Mobility Tune Up. Each Mobility Tune Up is focused on a different joint to ensure there are NO BLIND SPOTS in your program.

  • Complimentary access to any public workshops held during your Intensive.

  • Tiered offerings depending on your accountability preferences:

    • Tier 1 including all of the above.

    • Tier 2 including all of the above PLUS WEEKLY SMALL GROUP CONTORTION.

    • Tier 3 including all of the above PLUS WEEKLY PRIVATE TRAINING SESSIONS.

What Performing Artists Are Saying

“Britta's approach to flexibility training is different than what I have experienced with other coaches and more importantly, my body responded well to it.

I was suffering from chronic glute and lumbar muscle spasms from my previous flexibility training and had plateaued in my progress. Britta helped me overcome that when I was close to giving up, and I was able to make progress even while pregnant!

Having her available to answer questions and troubleshoot was also a game changer. She was eager to help me sort through some pregnancy related challenges and was always encouraging and supportive. I have learned so much from her and I am looking forward to signing up for another round of The Intensive postpartum.”

— Kseniya, Pole Dancer, Intensive Goal: Get deeper in splits.

“This summer has been hectic and so busy, which I think made the Intensive even more helpful to me.

Britta laid out a program that was simple yet comprehensive, so I knew exactly where to focus my effort to see the biggest gains. She's always there to answer any questions I have or help me change strategies if needed. Most importantly, she helps me put things into perspective and figure out when to push myself and when to just chill and trust the process!”

— Ella, Figure Skater, Intensive Goal: Improve spins and leaps