The Performance Athlete: How to care for your vocal instrument (Auckland)

Details

  • 7 April 2025
    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Samoa House
Samoa House, 283 Karangahape Rd, Newton, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

Applications Open 5 March 2025 10:12 am
Applications Close 4 April 2025 8:00 am
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Synopsis

Throughout an athlete's career, training the body for elite performance comes with highs and lows, and will include managing and preventing injuries, overuse, and fatigue. Performers, particularly actors and singers, are vocal athletes. The voice is a part of the muscular system, and is therefore susceptible to pain, fatigue, and injury, just like the rest of our bodies. This workshop will discuss the vocal athlete, what to do if an injury does happen, and how you can take steps to prevent it. Learn some tips for caring for your voice, try some exercises for the vocal muscles, and have a chance to volunteer for voice physiotherapy input in a workshop-style setting. 

Host(s)

  • Kristina Hockey

    Kristina Hockey is a voice and performing arts physiotherapist who runs Voice Physiotherapy New Zealand, a physio clinic that caters to the needs of performers. She is based in Christchurch with regular satellite clinics across NZ, including Auckland, Wellington, and beyond. Kristina is involved in the performing arts world herself and her stage background gives her special insight into the needs of singers, dancers, and actors alike.

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