The Vocal Athlete
Workshop with Voice Physio Kristina Hockey
Date:
Wednesday 3 May
8.30pm-9.30pm
Cost:
$10.00
Location:
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato Gate 1
Learn how the tools of Voice Physiotherapy can help you find vocal freedom.
Join us at the stunning Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts for a unique masterclass-style workshop with Voice Physio Kristina Hockey.
Perfect for singers of all styles, students, voice teachers, directors and MDs - anyone who works with the voice.
During the workshop you will:
1. See voice physio in action in a masterclass-style workshop
2. Learn physical exercises for maximizing your vocal potential and preventing vocal injuries
3. See a hands-on demo of laryngeal manual therapy & voice massage
Kristina Hockey
Kristina is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a special interest in the performing arts. She studied Physiotherapy at the University of Otago and is currently working towards her Master's. She trained to become a vocal physio at Performance Medicine in Melbourne and is now one of only two New Zealand-based Voice Physiotherapists.
She is passionate about preventing injuries and educating young performers to take care of their bodies and voices so they can have a long and full career, no matter if that's in performing arts or in any other field. As a performer herself, she brings her stage background to her physiotherapy practice. This gives her special insight into the needs of singers, dancers, and actors alike.
Te Whare Tapere Iti
Classes take place at the stunning Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, at the University of Waikato.
Our light filled space Te Whare features a floor to ceiling window looking out over the lake, and a spacious playing area for your creativity to flourish. There is ample space in the Academy’s beautiful foyer if you arrive early or have people waiting for you, and the campus grounds make for a lovely walk too.
