IADMS Resource Papers

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IADMS Resource Papers highlight specific areas of research in the field of dance medicine & science. These papers are published with the purpose of disseminating scientifically sound information to the public and are suitable for dance educators, dance teachers, dancers, and parents of dancers.   There are also research-focused resource papers available for those in medical and scientific research and academia that can be found here. 

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Resource Papers

The Challenge of the Adolescent Dancer

The Challenge of the Adolescent Dancer - Chinese

The Challenge of the Adolescent Dancer - Finnish

The Challenge of the Adolescent Dancer - Hebrew

Bone Health and Female Dancers: Physical and Nutritional Guidelines 

Bone Health and Female Dancers: Physical and Nutritional Guidelines - Chinese

Dance Fitness

Dance Fitness - German

Dance Fitness - Greek

Dance Fitness - Italian

Dance Fitness - Chinese

Dance Fitness - Portuguese

Dance Fitness - Spanish

Dance Pedagogy: Myth vs Reality

Dance Pedagogy: Myth vs Reality - Chinese

Listen: Dance Pedagogy: Myth vs Reality - Audio File. Read by Kristina Miller

Managing Tendinopathy in Dancers and Dance Students 

Mirrors in the Dance Class: Help or Hindrance 

Listen: Mirrors in the Dance Class: Help or Hinderance - Audio File. Read by Marc Nuñez

Motor Learning and Teaching Dance

Motor Development and the Young Dancer (Healthy Dancer Canada Resource Paper)

Motor Control and Dance (Healthy Dancer Canada Member's Only Resource Paper)

Nutrition Resource Paper 

Perfectionism

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training - Chinese

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training - Chinese (simplified)

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training - Dutch

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training - French

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training - Greek

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training - Hebrew

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training - Italian

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training - Spanish

Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training - Japanese

Proprioception

Listen: Proprioception - Audio File. Read by Sebastien Torkia

Engaging in Rigorous Quantitative Research

Integrating the Shoulder Complex to the Body as a Whole

Integrating the Shoulder Complex to the Body as a Whole - Italian

Somatic Studies and Dance

Standard Measures Consensus Initiative (SMCI)Executive Summary 

Technique Class Participation Options for Injured Dancers 

Turnout for Dancers: Hip Anatomy and Factors Affecting Turnout

Turnout for Dancers: Hip Anatomy and Factors Affecting Turnout - French

Turnout for Dancers: Supplemental Exercises

The Importance of a Good Warm-Up: Are You Warm Enough to Start Dancing?

Listen: The Importance of a Good Warm-Up: Are you Warm Enough to Start Dancing - Audio File. Read by Lucinda Lawrence

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise noted, the copyrights for the Resource Papers are with IADMS. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.