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IADMS 2018: A Dance Teacher’s Perspective
Author: Fiona Wallis on behalf of the IADMS Dance Educators' Committee
I’ve been teaching ballet for over twenty years (the last twelve in Higher Education) and have been aware of IADMS for some time. 2018, however, was the year that I decided to make direct contact with this organisation and began to consider how dance science might enhance my studio-based practice. As a new member of IADMS, I was encouraged by Dance Science colleagues at The University of Chichester to attend the 2018 Helsinki conference.
Read ArticleMy First IADMS - Magical Helsinki
Author: Steffi Hai-Jung Shih on behalf of the IADMS Promotion Committee
Despite a long, overnight trip delay as well as a baggage delay, I was immediately in love with the IADMS conference and its community the very first day. I’ve been looking forward to participating in the IADMS conference ever since I became a PhD student, when I heard about the conference from Danielle and Michael who are actively participating and spoke highly about it.
Read ArticleDoes Pilates breath inspire dance?
Author: Adriano Bittar on behalf of the IADMS Dance Educators’ Committee
Following on from the exciting and intriguing posts from Christine Bergeron (How effective is Pilates as an additional training program for dancers?), and Jennifer Deckert (Breath: A Back-To-School Basic), the focus here is on Pilates and breath, specifically touching upon how they influence the performance of ballet.
Read Article2018 Dance Educator Award Winner - Stevie Oakes
Congratulations to our Dance Educator Award winner - Stevie Oakes! While she couldn't join us in Helsinki this year, check out this awesome video taken by her students of her being presented the award!
Read ArticleGetting ready for IADMS 2018
Author: Nicola Stephens
It’s nearly time for IADMS 2018 and I am getting excited. I’ve got tape packed for the shin-pain workshop I am presenting with my fantastic colleague Amanda, who is just starting out on her dance medicine career. Encouraging her to come along and co-present got me reflecting upon my years of being an IADMS member.
Read ArticleIADMS 2018: Networking tips
As we approach our 28th Annual Conference, we’ve been putting together a few tips for networking that we hope will help you to feel confident in starting conversations and making new connections.
Read ArticleIADMS 2018: Preparing for the conference
The annual conference is fast approaching and it’s time to start making plans. This year the conference takes place in the exciting city of Helsinki, Finland. Here are a few things we’ve been thinking about in preparation for heading to Helsinki…
Read ArticleStudent perspectives: Dance Science in Finland
With the Helsinki conference fast-approaching we were excited to talk to Finnish dance science student Oonasofia (Sofia) Saukkonen to find out more about the dance science scene in Finland! Sofia is a physiotherapist and dance scientist who graduated with an MSc from the University of Bedfordshire, UK in 2017.
Read ArticleStudent and Young Professional Events at IADMS 2018
Our annual conference is fast approaching and there are some exciting student events this year!
Here’s a rundown of what not to miss if you’re a student or young professional heading to Helsinki this month…
Read ArticleIADMS 2018 Helsinki: Interview with 'A Day For Teachers' Speaker - Martin Puttke
The explosive development of virtuosity and technique in contemporary dance/ballet frequently encounters not only the dancer’s physical limitation but also, and most importantly, the limitations of conventional teaching methods. Occasionally choreographers forget that performers have to incorporate their creations, which very often means that the latter have to hurl defiance at their physical boundaries - resulting in health problems or even hindering their artistic performance. In this presentation I will show the basic concept of my innovative teaching and working method in classical ballet.
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