Healthy Dancer Canada News

New Workshops, New Resource

11/22/2021

Healthy Dancer Canada is pleased to announce three new workshops!

Motor Development and Dance with Donna Krasnow & Virginia Wilmerding
Motor Learning and Dance with Donna Krasnow & Virginia Wilmerding
Self-Care for the Artistic Soul with Nicole Inica Hamilton

See our full list of workshops and consider hosting an in-person or online Healthy Dancer Canada workshop for your dance or healthcare community.

We are also pleased to share our newest resource Nutrition Tips for Dancers by Marie Scioscia, currently available to members through early-access on the members-only page. We also now have available to the public Encouraging Continued Participation in Dance at Adolescence by Siobhan Mitchell on the open dance resources page.

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Still Time to Apply to Perform at this Year's Conference

9/26/2021

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Interested performers can submit applications to perform at HDC Conference 2021. Applications due by September 30, 2021. Follow the link to submit your performance application.

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Another Prestigious Award for HDC Member Dr. Donna Krasnow

8/27/2021

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A portrait of Dr. Donna Krasnow, who is smiling and has light skin and long blonde hair

One of HDC's founding members is receiving another prestigious award. Dr. Donna Krasnow, will receive a 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) on September 14 at 8PM ET. Register to attend the event.

Dr. Krasnow's other recent awards include the 2020 IADMS Dance Educator Award, the 2018 HDC Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2016 NDEO Outstanding Dance Researcher Award. Congratulations to Dr. Krasnow on another well-deserved award!

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HDC Educational Workshops at SunDance 2021

7/6/2021

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Presented in association with the Royal Academy of Dance and Healthy Dancer Canada, Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre's SunDance Summer Intensive is now on! Guest experts Nicole Inica Hamilton (July 7), Karen Sudds (July 14), and Andrea Downie (July 21) of Healthy Dancer Canada will lead virtual presentations covering topics such as self-care, warm-up and cool down, and complementary training for dance.

This full-day, three week intensive occuring July 5-23 provides dancers ages 8-19 with the means to realize their artistic potential in a professional, interdisciplinary atmosphere. Learn more about HDC's educational outreach initiatives!

Two young air-bound dancers: one in a short white dress, the other in a black T-shirt and pants

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Dance Science and Somatic Educators Conference 2021

5/12/2021

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Don't miss DSSE virtual conference this summer!

Visit dancescienceandsomatics.com for more information.

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Healthy Dancer Canada Conference 2021

4/25/2021

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Save the date for our hybrid conference, November 6 & 7, 2021

Conference 2021 Poster with 3 youth dancers on a roof-top

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Representaion in Dance and Academia

2/22/2021

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HDC Past President and BIPOC Advocacy Working Group member, Andrea Downie, had the opportunity to interview Dr. Janelle Joseph of University of Toronto about the importance of representation in dance and academia.

AD - How does lack of representation impact dancers’ / athletes’ health, wellbeing, and performance?
JJ - Lack of representation impacts dancers’ / athletes’ health and wellbeing as it can lead to enhanced feelings of being an imposter and doubt over one’s inclusion and talents. When Black dancers don’t see themselves represented in the teachers, dance school owners, administrators, or educators they may not imagine that those roles are for them. They might limit their imaginations and restrict their roles. As a Black dance teacher and educator, I have acted as a role model and mentor for many people. Black leaders provide guidance to all learners, but especially People of Colour, to understand how to navigate their careers.

AD - Please discuss the importance of representation in academia.
JJ - Representation in academia is essential for the same reasons. Faculty have to not only guide students but decide on curricula, syllabi, and do committee work within the department that helps to shape the departmental and faculty culture. Without racialised and specifically black faculty the knowledge that is produced about black communities will be limited. This will affect student learning, which ultimately has an impact on the broader culture as students with understanding of and respect for Black peoples and cultures will end up influencing many different industries in anti-racist ways.

AD - What are some of the barriers that Black dance scholars face in the academy?
JJ - The barriers faced by Black dance scholars are replicated in many different faculties. It is clear that hiring practises are not equitable. In addition to being excluded from hiring and promotion, there is an over-burden of equity work in addition to academic work even if one’s research and teaching do not focus on Black issues. Many Black faculty feel obligated to make things more fair for the next generation to come and end up doing more service work. The burden is especially heavy for those socialized as women who feel pulled into caring and administrative roles. Another important issue for black dance scholars is that we often have to be away from our campuses for research. There is great research happening on black dance in Canada. However, many dance researchers need to travel to Brazil, the U.S., the African continent or across the Caribbean for their research. This can add additional strain to our faculty members role and our personal lives. I don’t think scholars in bench science or humanities consider these additional pressures.

AD - How would you describe your research to those not in academia?
JJ - To those not in academia I say my research relates to ideas of movement (including dance, sport, and martial arts) and ideas of culture (including race, multiculturalism, and nationalism). I love exploring the meanings we make from, communities we form within, and stories we tell about the moving body.

Dr. Janelle Joseph is an Assistant Professor in Critical Studies of Race in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and Founder and Director of the Indigeneity, Diaspora, Equity, and Anti-racism in Sport (IDEAS) Lab. Dr Joseph studies broadly defined movement practices including dance and carnival culture, and produces award-winning research including three books. https://kpe.utoronto.ca/faculty/joseph-janelle

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Discounted HDC Membership

12/16/2020

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We have seen the struggles and resiliency of dancers, dance educators and healthcare professionals as you have adapted to a continually changing environment. We have watched you rise to the challenge of finding new ways to teach and take dance classes online, consult with clients, share performances virtually, and build community. We applaud your creativity and perseverance!

Healthy Dancer Canada is here to help you rebuild and reconnect. We are committed to giving back and helping support the Canadian dance sector as we venture forward. As such, we are offering a significant discount on our annual membership from December 16, 2020, through January 31, 2021. Save 50% on studio/clinic and individual Healthy Dancer Canada memberships by using the discount code welcometohdc50 when you register!

Your membership not only gives you access to practical resources for improving dance performance, reducing injuries, and handling stress but it also connects you with a network of dance healthcare providers and like-minded dance educators and artists who care about dancers' health and wellbeing. We invite you to join us in our efforts to connect the dance community and provide much needed resources that support dancers, dance teachers, and dance healthcare professionals to improve the health and wellbeing of ALL dancers.

Click the link below to register today (don't forget to use the discount code above).

Membership Registration

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BIPOC Dance for Health

11/20/2020

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HDC member Dr. Blessyl Buan has initiated the BIPOC for Dance Health Directory. The intention of the directory is to provide a resource for BIPOC dancers and dance artists to find a support system to address and validate their unique needs. Visit the directory at drblessyl.com/bipoc-for-dance-health.

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IADMS Dance Educator Award 2020

10/19/2020

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Congratulations to Donna Krasnow, winner of the 2020 IADMS Dance Educator Award! Dr. Krasnow is one of HDC's founding members and an internationally recognized dance educator, researcher and author. Congratulations!

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New Workshops, New Resource

Still Time to Apply to Perform at this Year's Conference

Another Prestigious Award for HDC Member Dr. Donna Krasnow

HDC Educational Workshops at SunDance 2021

Dance Science and Somatic Educators Conference 2021

Healthy Dancer Canada Conference 2021

Representaion in Dance and Academia

Discounted HDC Membership

BIPOC Dance for Health

IADMS Dance Educator Award 2020

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