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Dr. Dylan Tarrant, DC | Dance Chiropractor 🌺 Online Coach 💻

@dr.dylan_dc

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🌱 Chiro + performance coaching for dancers
📍 Long Island appts. | Fri–Sun
🌎 Online coaching + studio travel
↓ Choose how we can work together

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This morning I was exhausted.

Halfway through my workout, a song came on that immediately took me back to creating choreography with @sapa.suki (I miss you so much 😭).

For a moment, I wasn’t thinking about reps, sets, or what was next.

I was thinking about community.
About culture.
About why I fell in love with movement in the first place.

I slowed down.

And somehow… I left the gym feeling more energized than when I walked in.

It made me think about dance.

When we’re frustrated because the turns aren’t happening…
The leaps don’t feel right…
Or the tricks aren’t coming together…

What if the answer isn’t always to do more?

What if it’s to slow down?

Take a breath.

Feel the rhythm instead of rushing to the next count.

Notice where you’re holding unnecessary tension.

Give yourself permission to take up space.

Learn to manage your nerves instead of fighting them.

Develop your movement vocabulary—not just your list of tricks.

Because the dancers who connect with the music, the space, and themselves don’t just perform skills.

They move people.

Sometimes slowing down is exactly what helps you move forward.

If you’re ready to build confidence, movement quality, and performance from the inside out, let’s work together.

#longislanddance #danceperformance #dancecoach #movementcoach #dancers taken in True Dance Potential by @dr.dylan_dc

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Dr. Dylan Tarrant, DC Chiropractor | Dance Scientist | Movement Specialist

Dr. Dylan Tarrant is a multifaceted professional who bridges the worlds of dance and chiropractic care. Based on Long Island, NY, Dr. Dylan is the founder and owner of his own chiropractic practice, where he specializes in helping dancers optimize their performance and recovery. With a strong background in Dance Science and an expertise in various movement techniques, he has worked with a wide range of athletes, including professional dancers, baseball players, basketball teams, rugby athletes, and Olympic lifters.

Dr. Tarrant began his dance journey at 15 on the Central Coast of California and went on to graduate from California State University Long Beach in 2015 with a Bachelor’s in Dance Science. His passion for movement led him to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2022, where he now merges his knowledge of the body with his dance experience to create holistic treatment plans that improve both physical health and performance.

A seasoned dancer and choreographer, Dr. Dylan has extensive experience in multiple dance styles, including hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, modern, lyrical, musical theatre, ballet, Salsa, Bachata, Hula, ‘Ori Tahiti, & Siva Samoa. He has performed as a backup dancer for artists, participated in top hip-hop teams like PAC Modern and GRV, and coached and choreographed for emerging music artists such as Reyna Roberts. His love for Tahitian dance, discovered in 2018, led him to train with Nonosina under the direction of Tiana Liafau.

In addition, Dr. Dylan is furthering his education in Dance Movement Therapy, with a goal to integrate mental health practices into dance training. This academic pursuit reflects his commitment to addressing both the physical and psychological well-being of dancers. His mission is to not only enhance the athleticism of his clients but also provide them with tools for mental resilience, creating a holistic approach to performance.

Photo credit 📸: @whois.weston
@truedancepotential

#danceforhealing #mindfulmovement #dancersofinstagram #chiropracticcare #alignmentmatters #longislanddance #mentalhealthmatters #dancemovementtherapy by @dr.dylan_dc

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Don’t you just hate when a healthcare provider says, “Well… then just don’t do that.”

Especially because you know…

YOU’RE GOING TO DO IT. 😂

And that’s not to say rest isn’t important. Sometimes rest absolutely is part of the plan.

But there’s something different about working with a healthcare professional who understands what you love to do—and understands that simply telling you to stop doing it isn’t always the most helpful answer.

After a thorough exam to make sure it’s appropriate and safe to continue, the conversation can become:

How can we modify it?
What can we work on right now?
What might need to temporarily change?
And how can we keep you moving toward what you love as safely as possible?

Sometimes the answer really is rest.

But sometimes there’s a better plan than, “Just don’t do that.”

If you’re a dancer or mover looking for care that considers what you actually need your body to DO, let’s work together.

#DanceMedicine #DanceInjury #PerformanceChiropractic #DancerHealth #MovementMatters by @dr.dylan_dc

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I don’t post a lot of adjustment videos, but I didn’t even need a mic for this one HAHA 🤣😂

My friend’s first chiropractic adjustment! 🔊🤣

#Chiropractic #Chiropractor #ChiropracticAdjustment #ChiropracticCare #SportsChiropractic by @dr.dylan_dc

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Not gonna lie, every time a @kehlani song comes on during my workout, I CAN’T HELP BUT DANCE 😭😂🕺🏽

Can y’all please tag @kehlani?! Because I just wanna dance with her ONE TIME! 😭😅🥹🫶🏽❤️

@kehlani WHEN ARE WE DANCING?! 😭😂🫶🏽

#Kehlani #KehlaniFans #KehlaniDance #DanceReels #DanceWithKehlani by @dr.dylan_dc

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The Integrated Mover is my ongoing online coaching program for dancers and performers who want personalized training and support throughout the process. 🤗

Your program is built around your movement, your goals, and what you are currently working on in your dancing. As you progress, your plan grows and changes with you.

📱 A personalized movement program
✅ Weekly check ins
🎥 Weekly dance video feedback
🔄 Weekly program updates
💬 Messaging support when questions come up
💻 One 45 minute Zoom session each month

The goal is to help you build strength, body awareness, movement confidence, and a clearer connection between your training and your dancing.

Because the program is completely online, we can work together whether you are on Long Island or anywhere else.

🔗 Book a free call through the link in my bio to see if the Integrated Mover is right for you.

The Integrated Mover is an educational coaching program and is not chiropractic or medical treatment.

#IntegratedMover #OnlineDanceCoaching #DancerTraining #MovementConfidence #PerformanceCoaching by @dr.dylan_dc

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Chiropractic care that starts with you, not just the spot that hurts. 🤗

When you come in, I want to understand what you’re feeling, how you move, and what you’re hoping to get back to. Your session includes an exam, hands on care, an adjustment when appropriate, and movement or rehab work tailored to you.

Whether you dance, train, or simply want to feel more comfortable doing what you love, we’ll build a plan together.

📍 Holbrook, Long Island
🗓️ In office appointments Friday through Sunday
🚗 Concierge chiropractic available Monday through Thursday
🔗 Book through the link in my bio

#LongIslandChiropractor #DanceMedicine #MovementFocusedCare #DancerHealth #HolbrookNY by @dr.dylan_dc

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Performance coaching is designed to help you better understand your movement, build confidence, and use the skills you’ve been training when it matters most. 🤗

We can work on areas such as coordination, timing, rhythm, movement quality, body awareness, mental preparation, and recovering after mistakes. My approach brings together dance science, movement observation, motor learning, and mental performance to support you alongside your regular dance training.

📍 One hour in person sessions available on Long Island
💻 45 minute online sessions available through Zoom

Even if you live on Long Island but can’t make it into the office, we can still work together online. Wherever you are, there is a way for you to receive personalized support for your movement and performance goals.

🔗 Book a free call through the link in my bio to find the best way for us to work together.

Performance coaching is educational and is not chiropractic or medical treatment.

#PerformanceCoaching #DanceTraining #MovementConfidence #DancerSupport #OnlineCoaching by @dr.dylan_dc

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I didn’t think this audio would make me cry, but here I am, being the emotional Pisces that I am. 😭🥹♓️

Reflecting on my dance journey 🥹❤️

I never imagined dance would become such a huge part of my life.

I found dance at 15. I worked and cleaned the studio to help pay for classes. I danced 20–30 hours a week, even taking classes with the minis just to catch up. I was determined to find a way to dance.

I used to cringe watching these old videos, but hearing this audio made me want to go back and hug my younger self. 🥹

That 15-year-old kid from the small town of Santa Maria had no idea where dance would take him. From Santa Maria to SoCal, New York, and places I never imagined I’d go.

Dance was my escape. My exploration. It became my job, and now, 18 years later, it’s become a way to reconnect with myself, my community, and my culture.

And somehow, I’m 33 now?! 😅😭

Life has changed so much, and so have I. But watching these videos reminds me of the kid who just wanted to dance and found a way to make it happen.

I think that’s what this chapter of my life has been about. Returning to that passion, that curiosity, that sense of wonder. Remembering my why.

Not necessarily trying to become who I was, but reconnecting with the parts of me that have always been there. ❤️

Thank you, dance. Thank you to every teacher, friend, student, and community I’ve met along the way.

18 years later, that 15-year-old kid is still dancing. And I think he’d be pretty proud of us. 🥹🫂❤️

#DanceJourney #NeverStopDancing #DanceLife #DanceCommunity #Flashbackfriday by @dr.dylan_dc

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✨ THROWBACK THURSDAY: REVISITING DANCE IN MY 30s 🥹🫶🏽

I used to think that revisiting dance in my 30s meant I was already past my prime.

I’ve always dabbled in different dance styles, but some I haven’t touched in YEARS. Recently, I was asked to sub a hip hop class, so I revisited choreography I created back in 2019, when I was still in my 20s.

And honestly? I didn’t know I could still move that quickly LOL 😂😭

This year has been about taking care of myself mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, and culturally. ❤️ And the way I’ve been training and preparing my body has helped me rediscover what I’m capable of as a dancer.

Because there are so many ways to train for dance outside of dance itself. Building strength, power, mobility, and confidence are all ways we can support the human and athlete behind the dancer. 🫶🏽

Do our bodies change? Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean we can’t continue getting stronger, moving better, and discovering what our bodies are capable of today.

And maybe my prime isn’t behind me. Maybe I’m still becoming. 🥹

That’s what my 30s have been about. Revisiting the things that bring me joy and reconnecting with parts of myself I thought I’d left behind.

Sometimes, the hardest part is taking that first step into a brave space. Being okay with dance feeling different. Being okay with feeling like a beginner again.

Because even when our bodies change, that love and joy for dance can still remain. ❤️

So on this Throwback Thursday, let this be your sign to take that dance class. Even if it feels foreign. Even if it’s been YEARS.

Keep revisiting until it feels like home again. 🫂

And if you need support along the way, whether it’s strength, mobility, or rebuilding confidence, I’d love to work with you! Or I can connect you with some amazing dance and dance medicine practitioners near you. 🫶🏽

No matter where you’re starting or restarting, there’s space for you in dance.

So let me be the first to say: Welcome back to dance. I’m so proud of you. 🥹🫂🫶🏽❤️

#DanceJourney #AdultDancers #DanceMedicine #MovementIsMedicine #NeverTooLateToDance by @dr.dylan_dc

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Becoming a stronger dancer starts with becoming a stronger human. 💪🏽

Want to improve your leaps and jumps? You have to train them! 🚀

Strength and power are related, but they are not the same.

Strength training focuses on your ability to produce force. It builds the foundation that helps you push off the floor, control your body, and handle physical demands.

Power training focuses on producing force quickly. It teaches you to use your strength explosively so you can jump higher, move faster, and react more efficiently.

That means incorporating:

🔥 Strength training to build force capacity and control
🔥 Power training to apply force quickly and explosively
🔥 Plyometrics to develop reactivity and use the stretch-shortening cycle
🔥 Jump training to improve takeoff mechanics, coordination, and height
🔥 Landing mechanics to absorb force safely and prepare for the next movement

You need strength to create force, but you need power to express that force quickly.

Train your strength. Train your power. Train the movements you want to improve. 🫶🏽

#DanceScience #StrengthAndConditioning #DanceTraining #PlyometricTraining #DancerPerformance by @dr.dylan_dc

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Got to put my dance teacher hat back on today! 😂🫶🏽

I haven’t taught this combo since my days working with my boys at Troy High School for a set that was debuted during Covid 🥹❤️ That chapter of my life will always hold such a special place in my heart. So many memories, so much laughter, and so much love for what I got to do.

Slowly but surely, I’m coming out of retirement in all aspects of dance. 🫂🫶🏽❤️

And it feels so good to be back. 🥹

#DanceTeacher #DanceLife #BackToDance #DanceCommunity #DanceJourney by @dr.dylan_dc

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