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SAVE THE DATE! HDC Conference 2021, November 6 & 7, 2021.
Early-access release to members: New HDC resources, Encouraging Continued Participation in Dance at Adolescence by Siobhan Mitchell and Building Resilience in Dance by Lauren Ritchie & Poppy DesClouds
HDC welcomes new Co-Presidents, Jo-Anne La Fleche and Karen Sudds, and new directors-at-large, Rhonda Roberts Smid and Alex Thompson, to the 2021 Board of Directors.
Congratulations to HDC member Donna Krasnow, who received the IAMDS 2020 Dance Educator Award.
HDC's Black, Indigenous, People of Colour Advocacy Working Group seeks members. Contact bipoc.healthydancercanada@gmail.com if you are interested in being part of this working group.
NEW resource Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resources
HDC is pleased to offer eleven workshops for the dance community on topics that focus on improving dancer health and wellbeing, training, and performance. Please contact us at healthydancercanada@gmail.com for more information, and to organize a workshop in your area!

Research Awards, Dancer Grants, Financial Assistance Program, and paid dance performances at our events and Annual Conference.
Member Directory of dancers, dance educators, health care professionals and organizations who are dedicated to dance performance, health and wellness. To become a member, click here.
An opportunity to build your healthy dance community by joining our Committees.
An Annual Conference and other events for dancers, dance teachers, health professionals and researchers.
A Newsletter archive including more than 20 articles on dance health, wellness and performance.
Access to educational Dance Resources for use in your studio, school or clinic, including the HDC Pre-Professional Dancer Screen and Human Kinetics books!