Open-Access Dance Resources

​Our Dance Resources are ideal for your studio, school or clinic. Our resources papers and tools/tips are developed and peer-reviewed by experts in the field, updated bi-annually and published in both official languages.​
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  • ​Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resources / Ressource sur l'équité, la diversité et l'inclusion - NEW
          English & Français
  • Understanding Hypermobility (Bluestein)
​​          English
  • Post-Performance Depression (La Flèche)
​          English | Français
  • Dancer Screening Information - UPDATED                      
​         English
  • Dancers and the Art of Stress Management (Shack, Bittorf & La Flèche) - UPDATED
          English | Français
  • 10 Stress Management Tools - UPDATED
          English | Français
  • ​A  Guide to Neutral Pelvis, Core Support, and Trunk Stabilization (Krasnow & Wilmerding)
​          English
  • The Art of Rest (Thistle & Finn)
​         English | Français
  • Providing Support to Dancers (Downie)
​          English
  • Communication Form   
          English | Français
  • Translating the Language of Dance and Science  
          English | Français
  • Suggestions for Discussing Health Concerns 
          English | Français

Members-Only Dance Resources

​​We are pleased to offer HDC members access to the HDC Pre-Professional Dancer Screen: Health Professional Version, advanced-access to our newest Dance Resources, access to our Newsletter Archive, and the ability to apply for funds from the HDC Financial Assistance Program. Join us!

  • Dance Screening Information
  • Pre-Professional Dancer Screen: Healthcare Professional Version
  • Pre-Season Dancer Screen: Dance Educator Version​​​
  • Encouraging Continued Participation in Dance at Adolescence (Mitchell) - NEW
  • Building Resilience in Dance (Ritchie & DesClouds) - NEW
  • Introduction to Performance Profiling Resources (Kenny & Rathle)
  • Newsletter Archive (more than 30 articles on dance health and wellness, suitable for posting)
  • ​​Healthy Dancer Canada Financial Assistance Program

Spring 2021 Newsletter Content:
  • Dance Health Equity - article
  • Representation in Dance and Academia - interview
  • Optimize Your At-Home Dance Experience - tips for teachers and dancers
  • Shifting Attention to Enhance the Online Learning Experience - article
  • Board of Directors Equity, Dirversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Training
  • Annoucements
  • Committee News
  • Members News
  • Book Club
    • 20% off Attention and Focus in Dance (Guss-West)
    • 40% off Dancer Wellness (Wilmerding & Krasnow)
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