HDC News

  • Two of HDC's founding members, Donna Krasnow and Andrea Downie, nominated for the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science 2020 Dance Educator Award. Winner announced in October.
  • HDC's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Working Group seeks members. Contact resources.healthydancercanada@gmail.com if you are interested.
  • HDC Membership registration is open!
  • NEW resource Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resources
  • Understanding Hypermobility in Dancers by HDC member Linda Bluestein now available to the public.​
  • 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! ​

We Offer

  • 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!