Events

NOVEMBER   |   2024

November 9th   |   The Dancers Foot and Ankle & Beyond

Dr. Elisabeth Schauer and the Center ASSAL offer a medical training course entitled 'The Dancer's Foot and Ankle & beyond.' It is aimed at specialists in sports medicine, orthopedists, physiatrists, general practitioners, physiotherapists, and osteopaths as well as dancers.

The course will take place over a full day in Geneva. Theoretical sessions will be given by international speakers, and practical workshops will be proposed.

The equipment costs and meals are covered by the Center ASSAL.

The course will be delivered in English.

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November 10th   |   IADMS EVENT: REGIONAL MEETING

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

Co-hosted by IADMS and ISTD, this Regional Meeting to be held in Mexico City and presented fully in Spanish, will provide the fundamentals for applying dance science research in the classroom for dance teachers of young dancers (K-12 and studio level, ages 7-18). This event will only be offered in Spanish. 

Learn about effective cueing, mental health concerns, neurodivergence and hypermobility, evidence-based somatic skills, and injury prevention in dance.

Morning sessions will be broadcast globally from Mexico City to allow international participation. In-person attendees will also participate in afternoon movement sessions. 

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DECEMBER  |   2024

December 2nd   |   Dance Magazine Awards

Baryshnikov Arts, Jerome Robbins Theater 450 W 37th St, New York 7pm

Established in 1954, the Dance Magazine Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations in the dance industry and are one of the most prestigious honors in dance.​​
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SEPTEMBER  |   2025

September 25th - 28th   |   IADMS 35th Annual Conference

Las Vegas, Nevada 

Through lectures and interactive sessions, the IADMS 35th Annual Conference is designed to share relevant and innovative research in the field of dance medicine and science. Hear from over 150 world-renowned professionals in orthopedics and sports medicine, dance education and academia, mental health, somatics, dance for health, and more on all aspects of comprehensive wellness as it relates to dance. Over the 4-day conference, there will be a focus on the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors of dance injury, including intrinsic and extrinsic factors specific to the dancer as an athlete and the use of dance in health care.

This continuing medical education (CME) course, now in its thirty-fifth year, looks broadly at the field of dance medicine and science, where it has come from, where it stands, and where it is heading.​

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OCTOBER  |   2026

October 2026   |   IADMS 36th Annual Conference

Melbourne, Australia

Through lectures and interactive sessions, the IADMS 36th Annual Conference is designed to share relevant and innovative research in the field of dance medicine and science. Hear from over 150 world-renowned professionals in orthopedics and sports medicine, dance education and academia, mental health, somatics, dance for health, and more on all aspects of comprehensive wellness as it relates to dance. Over the 4-day conference, there will be a focus on the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors of dance injury, including intrinsic and extrinsic factors specific to the dancer as an athlete and the use of dance in health care.

OCTOBER  |   2027

October 2027   |   IADMS 37th Annual Conference

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Through lectures and interactive sessions, the IADMS 37th Annual Conference is designed to share relevant and innovative research in the field of dance medicine and science. Hear from over 150 world-renowned professionals in orthopedics and sports medicine, dance education and academia, mental health, somatics, dance for health, and more on all aspects of comprehensive wellness as it relates to dance. Over the 4-day conference, there will be a focus on the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors of dance injury, including intrinsic and extrinsic factors specific to the dancer as an athlete and the use of dance in health care.

ON-DEMAND

IADMS Continuing Education for the Dance Medicine & Science Professional

Register now for IADMS CPD courses, provided as online/enduring activities. Each course delves into key topics within dance medicine and science, offering advanced, research-driven insights into health and wellness for both pre-professional and professional dancers. Designed to foster specialized learning, these courses aim to enhance expertise in the expanding field of dance medicine and science.

Register by December 15, 2024 to enjoy a 20% discount. Your registration also includes access to a live online Q&A session with the course presenter.

CPD Courses Now Available:

• Strength & Conditioning Training for Dancers: Bridging the Gap Between Dance Medicine and Team Sports Training. Jason Harrison, CSCS

• Relative Energy Deficiency in Dance. Nicky Keay BA, MA, MB, BChir (Cantab), MRCP

• Supporting Stress Management, Well-being, and Flourishing Among Vocational Dancers. Tracey Davenport PhD

• Programming Strength Training for Dancers - The Untold Fairy-tale. Sefton Clarke, CSCS, CMT, NASM

Continuing Medical Education (CME/CEU) credits are available for participating physicians (ACCME) and Athletic Trainers (BOC). 

Dance in Mind: Professional Courses

ONLINE COURSES 

(I)For Students (II)For Professionals (III)For Working Parents (coming soon)

Presented by Imogen Aujla, Dance in Mind offers online psychology courses for dance professionals and students to help deal with stress, create a better work-life balance, and cultivate optimism. Drawing on CBT and coaching techniques, the courses are a mix of webinar-style video tutorials and worksheets to help you put what you're learning into practice. Create positive change and enhance your well-being in just a few weeks - each course works brilliantly as a stand-alone but was designed to be taken together, and as a special introductory offer, you can buy all 3 courses for just £50.

Sport Ready Academy: Training as a High-Performing Female Dancer

ONLINE COURSES 

Presented by Nicky Keay BA, MA(Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, these online courses provide dancers, teachers, and parents with the latest professional-level training and medical performance strategies on how young female dancers can reach their full potential in dance. The aim is for every dancer to achieve her personal best in a healthy and sustainable fashion. The online course also has a quiz and links to further resources.

Two courses are available:

Training as a High Performing Female Dancer - Team offers the course for a group of dancers, teachers, or parents. USD$199

Training as a High Performing Female Dancer offers the course for an individual dancer. USD$59

These courses are offered through Sports Ready Academy and are endorsed by the British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine.  

Optimisation of Health for Performance in Irish Dancers

ONLINE COURSES 

Introducing a completely new online post-graduate course offered by the University of Limerick, Ireland for teachers, parents, and older dancers (over 18), focused on all-round health to optimize performance in Irish dancing - injury prevention and management, psychology, nutrition, strength & conditioning, peaking, load management, being a professional dancer, and much more.

Designed for adult learners who are busy people, with bite-size resources and exercises integrated into your dancing and everyday life.

Led by Dr Roisin Cahalan, ADCRG, former Riverdance Lead and the world’s leading researcher on Irish dancing health and performance.

Payment plans available to spread the cost over the year.