Conference Information

HDC Conference 2020
Healthy Dancing Through the Lifespan /
Le bien-être des danseurs tout au long de leurs vies
August 28-30
The Dance Centre
Vancouver, BC
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CANCELLED

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HDC Conference 2021
Fall 2021
Moncton, NB

Stay tuned for more information...

HDC at IADMS Conference, Montreal (2019)
HDC Conference, Calgary (2017)

Here's what attendees have to say about our conferences:

"I have a greater understanding of the issues involved in maintaining dancer wellness, particularly in young dancers. I enjoyed seeing young dancers, experienced dancers, teachers, and healthcare professionals come together to network and discuss how to make dance better for everyone..." MARIEL

"Attending the Healthy Dancer Canada 2017 Conference was an absolutely amazing opportunity, filled with great conversation, networking opportunities, and professional development that I am immensely grateful for. The social time allowed me to connect with local health practitioners with a background in dance, while the lecture-style presentations and studio based time allowed for a comprehensive weekend full of learnings that I look forward to sharing with my colleagues..." VANESSA

Supporting the Dance Community

HDC conferences and events provide financial support to the dance community in the following ways:
  • Annual Research Award
  • Paid Dance Performances
  • Dancer/Student Grants (registration fees/travel expenses)
  • Complimentary Conferences Passes (for low income individuals/ students/emerging artists)
Our conferences are eligible for Royal Academy of Dance Continuing Professional Development credits. For more information, including our conference outcomes and aims statement, please email us at conference.healthydancercanada@gmail.com.
Murphy Dance. Dancers Amber Downie-Back and Tamar Tabori, Photograph by Luca Papini Photography

Conference Schedule and Pre-Conference Events

Healthy Dancer Canada offers pre-conference events designed to help participants network and get to know each other through moving, observing and networking. The pre-conference events are included in the conference registration fee, and help to build a foundation for meaningful interactions during the conference activities. 

Sponsorship

Are you or your business committed to dancers' health and well-being? Find out more about the valuable sponsorship opportunities at our conferences and events here: ​
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Sponsorship