Posted by: IADMS Student Committee 

Our Annual Conference is fast approaching and there are some exciting student events this year! 

Our student social is a great way to meet new faces before the conference begins and to network with Dance Science students from across the globe! This years’ student social will take place the Wednesday before the conference begins to give you a chance to meet up in person before attending the conference. 

Other student events and sessions include our student and young professionals networking event, the student roundtable and presentations on The future of dance medicine & science: An IADMS student survey, and Building your career: how to establish and foster a mentor-mentee partnership in your interest area – see details below! 

Student Social

Our student social is a great way to meet new faces before the meeting begins and to network with Dance Science students from across the globe!

What?
Networking and drinks with IADMS student members

When?
Wednesday 19th October, 7pm

Where?
Meeting on the steps in front of the Jockey Club Amphitheatre at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.  

Student Roundtable

What?
An opportunity to gain insights from an international group of students on a range of topics and issues affecting students of dance medicine and science.

When?
Friday 21st October, 2pm – 3.30pm

Where?
Atrium Lounge 1st Floor 

Building your career: how to establish and foster a mentor-mentee partnership in your interest area

What?
For many aspiring dancers, clinicians, educators, and researchers, locating a mentor or an advisor in fields of interest as specific as those in dance medicine and science can be a daunting task. This talk will provide information for students and recent graduates about the value of having a career mentor and will discuss the process of finding, pursuing, and building a mentorship relationship. Topics will include: how to utilize peers and school resources to make connections with potential mentors, suggestions for contacting and pursuing potential mentors, ways to develop and maintain an ongoing mentor - mentee relationship, and tips for being an excellent mentee candidate.

When?
Saturday October 22, 4.45pm – 5pm

Where?
Recital Hall 

The future of dance medicine & science: An IADMS student survey

What?
The IADMS Student Committee will present a retrospective snapshot of student membership and Educational Opportunities to illustrate a clear picture of the future of Dance Medicine & Science within the IADMS community to answer a question of “where is this field headed based on the current student interest?”

When?
Saturday October 22, 5pm – 5.15pm

Where?
Recital Hall 

Student and Young Professional Networking Workshop

What?
An opportunity for students to connect with professionals and to build networks in their area of interest.

When?
Saturday October 22, 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Where?
Studio 8