IADMS - International Association for Dance Medicine & Science

IADMS - International Association for Dance Medicine & Science The world's largest dance medicine and science organization. www.iadms.org

IADMS is an inclusive organization for professionals who care for those who dance by evolving best practices in dance science, education, research, and medical care to support optimal health, well-being, training, and performance.

We do physical tests on adolescent pre-professional ballet dancers, but how reliable are they? 🧑‍🩰Check out the full art...
06/17/2026

We do physical tests on adolescent pre-professional ballet dancers, but how reliable are they? 🧑‍🩰

Check out the full article online today!

đź“„ Article: The Reliability of Physical Performance Testing Within Elite Adolescent Pre-Professional Ballet Dancers

✍️ Authors: Jamie Harding MSc, Jamie Tallent PhD, Karen Sheriff MSc, Chris McCann MSc, Nelson Cortes PhD, Luke Olsson PhD, Joseph Shaw PhD, and Louis Howe PhD

đź“– Journal: Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, Volume 30, Issue 2

06/13/2026

Current IADMS president, Dr. Claire Hiller sat down with Dance Australia to reflect on a memorable keynote speaker from last year’s conference.

Every year, the IADMS Annual Conference invites keynote speakers to expand our knowledge and last year Dr. David Hinkamp opened our eyes to new considerations with occupational health and the performing arts!

We’ll see you this September at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) for the IADMS 36th Annual Conference.

See the full interview link in our bio!

Meet Donna Krasnow, PhD — internationally recognized dance educator, researcher, author, and the recipient of the 2026 I...
06/12/2026

Meet Donna Krasnow, PhD — internationally recognized dance educator, researcher, author, and the recipient of the 2026 IADMS Lifetime Service Award.

Professor Emerita at York University and creator of C-I Training™ (Conditioning with Imagery), Donna has spent decades advancing the fields of dance science, motor learning, and dancer wellbeing. She is the co-author of several influential texts, including Conditioning with Imagery for Dancers and Motor Learning and Control for Dance, and has been a driving force within IADMS, serving as the organization’s first Conference Director.

Join us in Melbourne as we celebrate Donna’s remarkable contributions to the dance medicine and science community at the IADMS 36th Annual Conference.

The IADMS Awards Ceremony will also recognize recipients of the Fellowship Award, Student Research Award, Poster Award, Infographics Award, Hamilton Award, and more—making the conference the premier opportunity to celebrate excellence across our field.

06/12/2026

Registration is now open for the 36th Annual IADMS Conference, taking place September 24–27, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia.

This year's conference brings together healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, dancers, and movement specialists from around the globe for four days of evidence-based learning, networking, and collaboration.

Early Bird registration is available through July 10, and the full conference program is now live.

Highlights include:
• Dance for Health Event at The Australian Ballet
• Safe in Dance International (SiDI) Event
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences with The Australian Ballet
• CME accreditation and CEU opportunities for eligible professionals

View the program and secure your spot today.



06/11/2026

Got a minute? Use it to find a good flow and listen to your body.

We know dancers are getting injured, but how are we tracking those injuries? 🔍Be sure to read the full article online to...
06/10/2026

We know dancers are getting injured, but how are we tracking those injuries? 🔍

Be sure to read the full article online today!

đź“„ Article: Development of an Online Dance Injury Surveillance System (ODISS): A Delphi Consensus, Usability, and Feasibility Study

✍️ Authors: Amitoj Singh Thind MRes, Emre Ilhan PhD, and Joel Thomas Fuller PhD

đź“– Journal: Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, Volume 30, Issue 2

06/06/2026

Dr. Claire Hiller, current IADMS president, sat down with Dance Australia to highlight the networking IADMS has to offer.

Participants will engage with a dynamic program held across lecture halls, studios, theatres, and collaborative spaces - each designed to foster learning, discussion, movement, and interdisciplinary exchange. IADMS looks forward to welcoming its international community to Melbourne for four days of connection, knowledge-sharing, and advancement of the field.

The IADMS 36th Annual Conference this September will be held at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

See the full interview link in our bio!

Introducing the fourth and final article of the IADMSBulletin for Dancers & Teachers:🧠 The way out is in (Thich Nhat Han...
06/05/2026

Introducing the fourth and final article of the IADMS
Bulletin for Dancers & Teachers:

🧠 The way out is in (Thich Nhat Hanh): Cultivating awareness through meditation for dancers by Livia Massarelli, MA and Phaedra Petsilas, MA, PGCE

The IADMS Bulletin for Dancers & Teachers is produced and published by the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science
(IADMS). The IADMS Bulletin for Dancers & Teachers is produced in partnership with the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation.

The Bulletin translates scientific research into accessible, practitioner-oriented articles for dancers, educators, parents, and others invested in dancer health and safety.

Drawing on leading peer-reviewed academic sources, including the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, the Bulletin exists to bridge research and practice in dance medicine, science and education.

06/04/2026

Got a minute? Grab two bands and let’s do some glue strengthening for knee alignment!

06/03/2026

Do highly trained Khon masked dancers have asymmetries in their dominant and non-dominant legs? ⚖️

You can read the full article online today!

đź“„ Article: The Comparison of Ground Reaction Force Between Dominant and Non-Dominant Legs During Ten-sao in Khon Masked Dancers

✍️ Authors: Krit Sangsuriyachaya BSc, Pakamas Jearudomsup MSc, Zin Wai Htet MSc, Sunee Bovonsunthonchai PhD, Roongtiwa Vachalathiti PhD, and Warin Krityakiarana PhD

đź“– Journal: Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, Volume 30, Issue 2

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