SciDance: Recent Episodes
Jasmine Cook
An evidence based, research informed podcast presenting dance science discussions with global industry leaders. New episode every Monday at 6AM GMT.
Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design.
Luis Guimaraes and Ana Filipa from Ballet Rosa introduce us the the world renowned dancewear company, talking about Ballet Rosa’s development as a brand, their brand ethos, and company values. We take an in depth look at Ballet Rosa’s catalogues, including the design process, commitment to communication and connection with dancers, and development of future products to support dancers. This episode also considers the direction of Ballet Rosa in the future, and the importance of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity alongside the direction of dance.
Luis is the CEO at Ballet Rosa. Filipa is the Communication Manager at Ballet Rosa.
Find out more at www.balletrosa.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Leila Kester speaks on pilates for dancers. This episode considers pilates as a “cross training” method for the mind, recognising the power of noticing and observing movement, with less judgement. We discuss the purpose of slower, more mindful movement for development as artists, and the way this can shape and enhance a dance career.
Thank you to Ballet Rosa for sponsoring today’s episode. Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design. Check them out and find out more at https://www.balletrosa.com/
Find Leila here -
www.leilaspilates.nl
Instagram: @leilaspilates
Facebook: Leila Kester
Linkedin: Leila Kester
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography.
Frances Clarke discusses her PhD research investigating current and novel approaches to balance.
Thank you to Ballet Rosa for sponsoring today’s episode. Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design. Check them out and find out more at https://www.balletrosa.com/
Resources -
• Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2021) Associations between static and dynamic field balance tests in assessing postural stability of female undergraduate dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 25(3), pp.169-175. doi.org/10.12678/1089-313X.091521b
• Wyon, M.A., Reeve, E., Ambegaonkar, J., Cloak, R., Clarke, F.A., Davies, P. (2021) Does past experience effect balance in older women: a cross-sectional study comparing retired dancers and age-matched controls? Ageing International, (online). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-021-09412-2
• Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2020) Bilateral differences in dancers’ dynamic postural stability during jump landings. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 24(4), pp.183-189. doi.org/10.12678/1089-313X.24.4.183
• Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2019) Associations between balance ability and dance performance using field balance tests. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 34(3), pp.154-160. doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2019.3026
• Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2018) Balance in dance performance: A systematic review. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 33(4), pp.276-286 • Wyon, M.A., Cloak,R., Lucas, J., Clarke, F. (2013) Effect of midsole thickness of dance shoes on dynamic postural stability. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 28(4), pp.195-198.
• Cloak, R., Nevill, A, M., Clarke, F., Day, S., Wyon, M, A., (2010) Vibration training improves balance in unstable ankles. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 31, pp.894-900.
Find Frances here -
Email: f.clarke@trinitylaban.ac.uk
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography.
Nico Kolokythas explains the development of the 11+ Dance at Elmhurst Ballet School. In a previous episode, we discussed the development of this injury prevention intervention at Elmhurst, and this follow up episode explores how the research has evolved and how it can be beneficial. We look at what is happening now at the school, the importance of keeping play and fun, and using the 11+ as a framework as opposed to a protocol. Nico addresses the attention, criticisms, and debate following the release of the publication, as well as shedding further light with anecdotal data from the school. This episode also considers the role of coaching, communication channels, environment, and future studies in the works.
Thank you to Ballet Rosa for sponsoring today’s episode. Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design. Check them out and find out more at https://www.balletrosa.com/
Find Nico here -
Twitter: @nkolokythas
Instagram: @strengthmotionmind
Website: www.strengthmotionmind.com
Email: info@strengthmotionmind.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Markella Kefallonitou, pilates instructor at White Lodge, talks about her work at the Royal Ballet School with young dancers. Markella gives insight into the role of pilates for dancers’ training, the key benefits, and the collaboration also with S&C and the artistic staff. We untie common criticisms of pilates, and discuss the relevance to dance training and subsequent meaningful engagement of the students, including the role of theory and critical thinking. Markella also speaks about how the skills learned can be taken forwards by graduates in their dance career, and after.
Thank you to Ballet Rosa for sponsoring today’s episode. Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design. Check them out and find out more at https://www.balletrosa.com/
Resources -
Instagram:
@theballetblogofficial
@danceprehab
@onedanceuk
@dremildpm
@hypermobilitymd
Pilates and Conditioning for Dancers by Jane Paris / Crowood Press
Find Markella here -
Email: markellakefallonitou@gmail.com
Website: markellakefallonitou.com
Instagram: @pilatesforthedancer
Facebook: /pilatesforthedancer
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Catherine Haber discusses her research focusing on the use of spotting in pirouettes. Drawing on this research, Catherine notes key aspects of research methods, discussing the challenges the dance presents to research and highlighting the importance of considering multiple approaches to research. Tying in research onions and biomechanics, Catherine provides practical examples for the way different research methods hold different implications for participants, researchers, and dancers.
Resources -
Haber, C., & Schärli, A. (2021). Defining spotting in dance: A Delphi method study evaluating expert opinions. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 540396. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.540396
Haber, C. (2019). Measuring a Pirouette: Tackling the challenge of quantifying dance | International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (iadms.org)The IADMS Blog.
Saunders, M. & Tossey, P. (2012). The Layers of Research Design. Rapport.
Find Catherine here -
Email: c.haber@trinitylaban.ac.uk
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
In a second part to Season 2 Episode 1, Niall MacSweeney talks further in depth about the process of implementing S&C at White Lodge, Royal Ballet School. We discuss establishing a training system/program over the years, and how the program now works from Year 7 upwards as a result of being relatively recent. This episode considers specificity vs capacity, in strength and conditioning for dancers in training, with the dynamic correspondence theory. Niall touches on the key factors in dance of the Long Term Athlete Development model, with insight into the practicalities of this at Royal.
Find Niall here -
Email: niall.macsweeney@royalballetschool.org.uk
Twitter: @NiallMacSweeney
Instagram: @energia_performance
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Lauren Attree discusses her work as a sports therapist for dancers. Lauren discusses her Masters at UCL in performing arts medicine, and her experiences as a sports therapist over the UK. We look at working with younger dancers with injuries and rehab, and engagement with strength and conditioning in a competitive dance scene in the UK. Lauren discusses load monitoring in this context as well as challenges. This episode also considers the importance of communication with dance teachers, and education for students.
Resources - Pediatric Dance Injuries: A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study - ScienceDirect The Relationship Between Muscular Strength and Dance Injuries: A ...: Ingenta Connect- Preventing dance injuries: current perspectives (nih.gov) https://www.physitrack.com/about-us Instagram links: @thedancepsychologist @dance.science.wellness @the.hip.physio @researchfordancers @dancescienceconnect @theballetstrengthpro
Find Lauren here - Email: Lauren@formationsportstherapy.co.uk Instagram: @Formation.sportstherapy Website: www.formationsportstherapy.co.uk
Instagram: @scidancepodcast Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Ashley McGill discusses her research into Dance for Parkinson’s at ENB. We look at the Dance for Parkinson’s programme, and Ashley’s two studies evaluating the programme through a mixed methods approach. This episode also debates the results of the work, and considers future applications of the research in a healthcare setting.
Resources -
http://roehamptondance.com/parkinsons/articles/
https://www.ballet.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/English-National-Ballet-Dance-for-Parkinsons-research-report.pdf
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24906580/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31038440/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17482631.2021.1950891
Find Ashley here -
Email: Ashley.McGill10@roehampton.ac.uk or ashbrain1@gmail.com
Twitter: @DrAshleyMcGill
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Robert Tsai talks about strength and conditioning for young dancers. Rob discusses working as a physical therapist, and finding value in helping dancers improve with strength training. We discuss dancers’ response to S&C, and creating new movement experiences for dancers This episode focuses on ways increase engagement with S&C in fun and play.
Find Rob here -
Email: rob@danceprehab.com
Instagram: @danceprehab
Website: danceprehab.com
Resources -
See: Sean Cumming, Siobhan Mitchell, Neeru Jayanthi, Tim Gabbett, Derek Miles
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Kathleen Gaines discusses her viral article on dancers’ mental health, and the subsequent dance science research into mental health for dancers. Over the last 10 years, Kathleen has written more than 150 articles on dance for Dance Magazine, Pointe, Dance Spirit, and Dance Teacher magazines. As a result she has had the opportunity to conduct nearly 1,000 interviews with dancers, teachers and dance medical professionals. Minding the Gap was founded as a reaction to the outpouring of support Kathleen received after she posted the article Why are we still so bad at addressing dancers' mental healthon the Dance Magazine website in the summer of 2017. Her ambition is to enact a movement which results in mental health being regarded with the same seriousness as physical health in dance culture.
Find Kathleen here -
Email: kathleen@wearemindingthegap.org
Resources -
Teacher workshop series https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-the-barre-for-mental-health-a-dance-teacher-workshop-series-tickets-216035858067
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Brooke Winder talks about pelvic floor health. As a physical therapist and educator, Brooke discusses existing research in pelvic floor health on female athletes, and areas for further research. Brooke talks about what the pelvic floor is, the role/function, major flags, and treatment options. We focus on the importance of the pelvic floor for dancers, and how dancers can optimise their pelvic floor health.
Thank you to The Place London for sponsoring this episode. Located in the heart of London, The Place is a creative powerhouse for dance development that is leading the way in dance training, creation and performance. One of Europe’s most exciting, innovative dance spaces, where artists from all over the world come to push creative boundaries, to experiment and to perform outstanding new work. Learn more here: https://www.theplace.org.uk
Find Brooke here -
Instagram: @drbrookewinderpt (https://www.instagram.com/drbrookewinderpt/)
University Web Page: https://www.csulb.edu/dance/page/brooke-winder
Clinic Website: www.renewmotionpt.com
E-mail: brooke@renewmotionpt.com
Resources -
One Dance UK Resource—The Pelvic Floor in Dancers: https://www.onedanceuk.org/resource/pelvic-floor-dancers/
Dance/USA Task Force on Dancer Health Pelvic Floor fact sheet: Dance/USA Fact Sheet Link
Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in High-Impact Sport Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7386138/
Prevalence of urinary incontinence among elite athletes of both sexes: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1440244020307763
Case Study on Dancer with SI and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice Magazine (page 222): https://www.orthopt.org/uploads/OPTP_Vol29_No4_FINAL_WEB.pdf
Online continuing education course for healthcare professionals on treating the Pelvic Floor in Performers:https://embodiaapp.com/courses/1113-the-performer-s-pelvis-managing-pelvic-floor-dysfunction-in-dancers-and-artistic-athletes-brooke-r-winder-pivot-dancer
IADMS 2019 Abstracts (Presentation on Pelvic Floor and Dancers): https://iadms.myshopify.com/collections/abstract-books/products/2019-annual-conference-abstract-book-downloadable-pdf
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Alycia Fong Yan discusses biomechanics in dance shoes, drawing on her experiences as a dancer, clinician, researcher and educator. We discuss the impact of different shoes on foot development, strength, and links to injury. Alycia also reflects on her personal drive to research in this area, including application and translation of research to dancers and teachers. We also look at the complication of aesthetics and tradition in applying and progressing this research in dance.
Thank you to The Place London for sponsoring this episode. Located in the heart of London, The Place is a creative powerhouse for dance development that is leading the way in dance training, creation and performance. One of Europe’s most exciting, innovative dance spaces, where artists from all over the world come to push creative boundaries, to experiment and to perform outstanding new work. Learn more here: https://www.theplace.org.uk
Find Alycia here - Email: alycia.fongyan@sydney.edu.au Twitter: @AlyciaFongYan
Resources - IADMS Dancer Wellness Book Hopper, L. and A. Fong Yan (2017). The dance environment. Dancer Wellness. M. V. Wilmerding and D. Krasnow. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics: 3-12. Ward, R. E., A. Fong Yan, K. F. Orishimo, I. J. Kremenic, M. Hagins, M. Liederbach, C. E. Hiller and E. Pappas (2019). "Comparison of lower limb stiffness between male and female dancers and athletes during drop jump landings." Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 29(1): 71-81. Fong Yan, A., R. M. Smith, C. E. Hiller and P. J. Sinclair (2017). "Impact attenuation properties of jazz shoes alter lower limb joint stiffness during jump landings." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 20(5): 464-468.
Instagram: @scidancepodcast Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Archie James discusses his journey through ballet training to physiotherapy, reflecting on new knowledge and learned experience. Archie chats about what he wishes he knew as a ballet dancer, what he would have done differently, and changes that may encourage this in a pre professional environment such as in sports psychology. We look at potential routes into physiotherapy for dancers, and the application process, as well as the merits of a background in dance. Importantly, we focus on the personal development involved in stepping away from ballet, in critical thinking, research, evaluating information, autonomy, and mindset, ultimately advocating for more science integration into ballet training for empowerment.
Resources -
Mattiussi, A. M., Shaw, J. W., Williams, S., Price, P. D., Brown, D. D., Cohen, D. D., Clark, R., Kelly, S., Retter, G., Pedlar, C., & Tallent, J. (2021). Injury epidemiology in professional ballet: a five-season prospective study of 1596 medical attention injuries and 543 time-loss injuries. British journal of sports medicine, 55(15), 843–850. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103817
Markovic G. (2007). Does plyometric training improve vertical jump height? A meta-analytical review. British journal of sports medicine, 41(6), 349–355. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2007.035113
van Dyk, N., Behan, F. P., & Whiteley, R. (2019). Including the Nordic hamstring exercise in injury prevention programmes halves the rate of hamstring injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 8459 athletes. British journal of sports medicine, 53(21), 1362–1370.
Impellizzeri, F. M., McCall, A., & van Smeden, M. (2021). Why methods matter in a meta-analysis: a reappraisal showed inconclusive injury preventive effect of Nordic hamstring exercise. Journal of clinical epidemiology, 140, 111–124. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2021.09.007
Lasse Ishøi, Kristian Thorborg, Why clinical context and relevant protocols matter: response to Impellizzeri et al, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology (2021), doi: j.jclinepi.2021.10.021
Franco M. Impellizzeri, Alan McCall, Maarten van Smeden. Why clinical context and relevant protocols matter: author’s reply, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology (2020), doi: j.jclinepi.2021.10.020
Find Archie here -
Email: archie.james@kcl.ac.uk
Instagram: @archie_james_physio
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Sonia Rafferty, dance science practitioner, begins by discussing her values and ethos in dance science. We look at the language used around dance science and the potential impacts of this on the connections with the wider dance community. Sonia talks about Safe in Dance International, the importance of awareness of the dancing body and mind, and practitioner experience. We also mention the effects of teaching online on student experience, and potential for future research in this area.
Resources -
http://www.safeindance.com
BSc queries at TL: S.Rafferty@Trinitylaban.ac.uk
Information about the BSc Dance Science at Trinity Laban: https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/course/bsc-hons-dance-science/
Safe in Dance International social media:
https://www.facebook.com/safeindanceinternational
https://twitter.com/safeindance
https://www.linkedin.com/company/safe-in-dance-international/
Find Sonia here -
Email: S.Rafferty@trinitylaban.ac.uk
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Liz Bayley discusses West End Physiotherapy. We look at injuries in Musical Theatre, typical supplementary training for performers, and the importance of strength to improve performance and reduce injuries. We also look at screening in the West End, challenges of scheduling, and Liz discusses how her dance background plays into her current role.
Thank you to The Place London for sponsoring this episode. Located in the heart of London, The Place is a creative powerhouse for dance development that is leading the way in dance training, creation and performance. One of Europe’s most exciting, innovative dance spaces, where artists from all over the world come to push creative boundaries, to experiment and to perform outstanding new work. Learn more here: https://www.theplace.org.uk
Find Liz here -
Website: https://lizbayleyphysio.com
Twitter: @lizbayleyphysio
Resources -
Performance enhancing choreography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=3QsDJji53OI
https://lizbayleyphysio.com/2019/11/
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Kendall Baab talks about personal training for younger dancers. We look at Kendall’s journey through grad school during Covid 19 and her MSc research into self efficacy and perfectionism in online classes. Kendall discusses her current work, providing personal dance training for younger dancers as well as online workshops for dancers and teachers. We chat about how dancers can learn more about dance science, and train smarter. We also touch on the using social media to share accessible dance science information.
Thank you to The Place London for sponsoring this episode. Located in the heart of London, The Place is a creative powerhouse for dance development that is leading the way in dance training, creation and performance. One of Europe’s most exciting, innovative dance spaces, where artists from all over the world come to push creative boundaries, to experiment and to perform outstanding new work. Learn more here: https://www.theplace.org.uk
Find Kendall here -
Email: kendall@bodykinect.org
Instagram: https://instagram.com/trainwithkendall
Website: https://bodykinect.org
Kendall’s research: https://www.proquest.com/openview/3347091f8450cd92ecec22d44f911a46/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Nicky Keay and Steph Potreck discuss clinical cases in hormone health and nutrition.
Thank you to The Place London for sponsoring this episode. Located in the heart of London, The Place is a creative powerhouse for dance development that is leading the way in dance training, creation and performance. One of Europe’s most exciting, innovative dance spaces, where artists from all over the world come to push creative boundaries, to experiment and to perform outstanding new work. Learn more here: https://www.theplace.org.uk
Resources - www.health4performance.co.uk https://nickykeayfitness.com/about/publications/ https://www.onedanceuk.org/return-to-dance/# https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/?s=Keay&submit=Search https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8487661/ https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.09.27.21264119v1 and https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.10.29.21265667v1 https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2021/06/28/hormone-intelligence-for-female-dancers-athletes-and-exercisers/
Find Nicky here - Email: nicky@nickykeayfitness.com Website: www.nickykeayfitness.com www.facebook.com/nickykeayfitness Instagram: @nickykfitness Twitter: @nickykfitness
Find Steph here - Email: hello@ausdancersoverseas.com Insta and FB: @ausdancersoverseas Twitter: AusdancersO Website: www.ausdancersoverseas.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Megan Bane, athletic trainer at BalletMet, discusses her work as a clinician and educator. This episode looks at Megan's experiences which influences her decision to go into the dance science field, her Masters in hypermobility/pirouettes, and her work with military recruits. We focus on Megan's work at BalletMet, her goals for the future of healthcare in ballet, and the importance of education for dancers in giving them control to take care of their own wellbeing.
Thank you to The Place London for sponsoring this episode. Located in the heart of London, The Place is a creative powerhouse for dance development that is leading the way in dance training, creation and performance. One of Europe’s most exciting, innovative dance spaces, where artists from all over the world come to push creative boundaries, to experiment and to perform outstanding new work. Learn more here: https://www.theplace.org.uk
Find Megan here -
Email: megan.bane@osumc.edu
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Welcome back to SciDance Podcast. SciDance is a dance science podcast presenting discussions with global industry leaders. The podcast aims to enhance dancer wellbeing, health and training at all levels of the sector, making research and information accessible for dancers and teachers. Episodes cover a range of physical and psychosocial topics centred around injury prevention and performance enhancement. Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most other major podcast platforms.
Season 3 Episode 1 coming Monday, November 15th 2021 at 6am GMT.
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Reflections on Season 2 of SciDance Podcast, looking at informative, interesting, insightful moments taken from each episode so far. Katy Chambers also joins for a chat focused around dance education, where we look at leaving full time education and transitioning into the studio as a dance teacher.
(Katy time stamp - 00.27.07)
Find Katy here -
Twitter: @katywith_a_Y
Instagram: @performancepro_physio
Email: katy@performanceprophysio.com
Website: https://www.performanceprophysio.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Imogen Aujla discusses freelancers in dance, looking at the role of freelancers in the UK dance sector, and dance science research in this area. We discuss the challenges freelancers face at different stages of their careers, and psychological factors/mental skills training that can help dancers. Imogen talks about the most important resources and skills for dancers to learn and establish to help themselves when freelancing.
Resources - https://www.beds.ac.uk/media/242947/final-report.pdf https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01688/full?utm_source=Email_to_authors_&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=T1_11.5e1_author&utm_campaign=Email_publication&field=&journalName=Frontiers_in_Psychology&id=163808 https://www.beds.ac.uk/media/ejpjot4p/freelancers-in-the-dance-sector-full-report.pdf
Find Imogen here - Email (academic): imogen.aujla@beds.ac.uk Email (for coaching and freelance work): imogen.aujla@gmail.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Khyle Eccles, S&C at Trinity Laban, discusses athletic competency in dancers. We discuss Khyle's MSc work on maximal strength testing for dancers, as well as physiological fitness for dancers more generally. Khyle debates the impacts of aesthetic demands and athleticism in dance. We look at the challenges of implementing S&C programmes in dance, how schools can facilitate supplementary training to develop physical literacy, and the relevance of student buy-in.
Find Khyle here -
https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/study/teaching-staff/khyle-eccles/
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Adam Mattiussi and Joseph Shaw discuss research and S&C at the Royal Ballet. We discuss their PhDs, looking at injury, jumping, and training load. From a more applied perspective, Adam and Joe discuss the delivery and engagement of strength and conditioning in the company, as well as profiling. We also look at injury rehabilitation and prevention pathways, load monitoring, and working with artistic staff. Adam and Joe offer suggestions for potentially effective injury prevention and performance enhancement strategies.
Resources -
Mattiussi AM, Shaw JW, Williams S, et al. Injury epidemiology in professional ballet: a five-season prospective study of 1596 medical attention injuries and 543 time-loss injuries. British Journal of Sports Medicine. Published Online 09 April 2021. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2020-103817
Shaw JW, Mattiussi AM, Brown DD, et al. Dance Exposure, Individual Characteristics, and Injury Risk over Five Seasons in a Professional Ballet Company. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2021 Jun. DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002725.
Find Adam here -
Email: adam.mattiussi@roh.org.uk
Twitter: @adammattiussi
Find Joe here -
Email: joseph.shaw@roh.org.uk
Twitter: @JosephShaw_
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Recent dance science graduates Julie Ferrell-Olson, Louisa Petts and Sam Beckman discuss their research.
Julie Ferrell-Olson (Kinematic Impact of Socks on Contemporary Dance Practice) -
Contact: julieannferrell8@gmail.com
Twitter: @J_FerrellOlson
Louisa Petts (Community Dance) -
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-petts-1702
Email: louisapetts@hotmail.co.uk
Sam Beckman (The Development and Reliability of an Updated Dance-Specific Star Excursion Balance Test (dsSEBT)) -
Instagram: @moving4joy
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Tabitha Moorse, Madeleine Dardeau, and Beth Ackroyd discuss their experiences as dance science students graduating in 2020.
Tabitha Moorse -
Website: www.thedancepsychologist.com
Twitter: @TabithaMoorse
Instagram: @tabithaindia_
Madeleine Dardeau -
Email: madeleinedardeau@me.com
Instagram: @madeleinedardeau
Beth Ackroyd -
Email: beth.lauren@live.com
Twitter: @ackroydbeth
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Nicky Keay and Stephanie Potreck discuss nutrition for dancers, looking at areas such as diet culture, RED-S, body composition, and hormone health. Nicky and Steph also chat about the importance of dancer education, influences around the dancer, and takeaways for dance teachers and dance parents.
Resources - www.health4performance.co.uk https://nickykeayfitness.com/about/publications/ https://www.onedanceuk.org/return-to-dance/# https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/?s=Keay&submit=Search
Find Nicky here - Email: nicky@nickykeayfitness.com Website: www.nickykeayfitness.com www.facebook.com/nickykeayfitness Instagram: @nickykfitness Twitter: @nickykfitness
Find Steph here - Email: hello@ausdancersoverseas.com Insta and FB: @ausdancersoverseas Twitter: AusdancersO Website: www.ausdancersoverseas.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Elsa Urmston discusses the psychosocial impacts of dance science research. Elsa talks about various projects, exploring the impacts of dance science in various settings in terms of social impacts, a dance for health domain, and education. We chat about the importance of dance science in these settings, potential further applications, and implementation and research in dance science more generally.
Resources - Project with Stopgap Dance Company and University of Bedfordshire Developing potential amongst disabled young people: Exploring dance artists’ qualities as educators in the context of inclusive dance talent development http://www.idancenetwork.eu/activities/developing-potential-amongst-disabled-young-people/ Urmston, E. and Aujla, I.J., 2019. Values, Attributes, and Practices of Dance Artists in Inclusive Dance Talent Development Contexts. Journal of Dance Education, pp.1-10. Intergenerational dance and music project helping people overcome loneliness and social isolation funded by the ‘Building Connections Fund’ thanks to both Her Majesty’s Government and National Lottery players (The National Lottery Community Fund). http://beee-creative.co.uk/wp/improvising-generations-main/ Exploring ways in which dance can reduce social isolation and physical and social confidence Dance Network Association Active Families https://www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/active-families Large-scale collaborative participation project with East London Dance, Hofesh Shechter Company, Historic Royal Palaces and LIFT, London College of Fashion and University of East London East Wall http://eastwall.org/ https://elsaurmston.wordpress.com/2018/10/16/east-wall-evaluation/
Find Elsa here - Email: elsa.urmston@gmail.com Twitter: @dancescigirl
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Jeff Russell discusses performing arts healthcare. Jeff talks about his change in career path, his experiences in performing arts medicine, and advocacy aspects of his work. We look at the unique needs of performing arts populations, and the importance of supporting individuals. Jeff discusses the importance of community engaged work and research, and the way in which his passion and drive to help others are shaping his future work.
Resources -
www.iadms.org
https://iadms.org/resources/publications/iadms-bulletin/
www.pama.org
www.athletesandthearts.com
https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030374792
https://www.pmr.theclinics.com/article/S1047-9651(20)30087-5/fulltext
https://www.dancersnetworkuk.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41i6U5_YpWc
Find Jeff here -
Email: jeff.russell@ohio.edu
Instagram: @drjeffrussell
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Karen Sudds discusses her work into developing the 11+ Dance in a recreational setting. We look at her process, methods, and research findings in terms of physical improvements in her dancers. Karen also discusses the potential psychological aspects of this work, as well as anecdotal observations in the dancers technique and performance enhancement, and challenges and highlights of the study. We also chat about future developments of the 11+ Dance.
11+ Dance and injury prevention with Nico Kolokythas -
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scidance/id1515498508?i=1000498763394
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gbTlboSbHqlNl2sNV5Gyb?si=yaBTx5F1T7ymgpymMiTcQw
Resources -
Caine D, Goodwin BJ, Caine CG, Bergeron G. Epidemiological Review of Injury in Pre-Professional Ballet Dancers. J Danc Med Sci. 2015;19(4):140-148. doi:10.12678/1089-313x.19.4.140
Liederbach M, Richardson M, Rodriguez M, Comgagno J, Dilgen FE, Rose DJ. Jump exposures in the dance training environment: a measure of ergonomic demand. J Athl Train. 2006;41:S85.
Allen N, Nevill A, Brooks J, Koutedakis Y, Wyon M. Ballet Injuries: Injury Incidence and Severity Over 1 Year. J Orthop Sport Phys Ther. 2012;42(9):781-A1. doi:10.2519/jospt.2012.3893
Myer GD, Ford KR, Palumbo JP, Hewett TE. Neuromuscular Training Improves Performance and Lower-Extremity Biomechanics in Female Athletes. J Strength Cond Res. 2005;19(1):51-60.
Ward RE. Biomechanical perspectives on classical ballet technique and implications for teaching practice. 2012.
Kolokythas N. Injuries and adolescent ballet dancers: Current evidence, epidemiology, and intervention. 2019. https://wlv.openrepository.com/handle/2436/623721.
Sadigursky D, Braid JA, De Lira DNL, Machado BAB, Carneiro RJF, Colavolpe PO. The FIFA 11+ injury prevention program for soccer players: A systematic review. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2017;9(1):1-8. doi:10.1186/s13102-017-0083-z
Find Karen here -
Email: karensudds@gmail.com
Instagram: @karensudds
Twitter: @suddskaren
Studio: www.crossingsdance.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Gemma Harman discusses the subjective voice of the performer. Informed by her PhD work, Gemma discusses her findings, the importance of performer experiences and subjective research, and the notion of performance enhancement. We also look at the role of reflective practice, and potential developments with future research.
Find Gemma here -
Email: g.harman@chi.ac.uk
Instagram: @harmangemma
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
James Brouner, biomechanics and performance analysis researcher, discusses compensatory strategies in dancers. This episode looks at James' PhD work, investigating compensatory mechanics of movement, and the impact of fatigue and injury on these. James discusses the implications of research in this area in terms of balance for dancers, as well as potential implications for wider dance training.
Resources -
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/jmrp/jdms/2008/00000012/00000003/art00006;jsessionid=34tlprg771sev.x-ic-live-02
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26682323_Biomechanics_of_the_foot_in_dance_a_literature_review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26045396/
Find James here -
Twitter: @JBrouner11
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Sarah Kenny discusses injury epidemiology, focussing on pre-professional ballet. Sarah talks about her PhD work, longitudinal research tracking injuries in pre-professional ballet dancers, the role of pre season screenings, and factors influencing the reporting of injuries. We discuss injury prevention strategies, drawing from clinical perspectives in sport as well as the role of dancer and teacher education. Sarah also suggests potential applications of this research for other dance populations, in translation to private dance studio settings and developments in companies.
Resources - Volkova, V G., Black, A. M., & Kenny, S. J. (2020). Concurrent Validity and Agreement of Internal Training Load Measures in Elite Adolescent Ballet Dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, (24)4: 175 – 182. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12678/1089-313X.24.4.175 Kenny, S. J., Palacios-Derflingher, L., Shi, Q., Whittaker, J. L., & Emery, C. A. (2019). Association between previous injury and risk factors for future injury in pre-professional ballet and contemporary dancers. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 29(3): 209 – 216. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0000000000000513 Kenny, S. J., Palacios-Derflingher, L., Owoeye, O., Whittaker, J. L., & Emery, C. A. (2018). Between-day reliability of pre-participation screening components in pre-professional ballet and contemporary dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 22(1): 54 – 62. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12678/1089-313X.22.1.54 Kenny, S. J., Palacios-Derflingher, L., Whittaker, J. L., & Emery, C. A. (2018). The influence of injury definition on interpretations of injury risk in pre-professional ballet and contemporary dancers. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 48(3): 185 – 193. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2018.7542 Kenny, S. J., Whittaker, J. L., & Emery, C. A. (2016). Risk factors for musculoskeletal injury in pre-professional dancers: A systematic review. British Journal of Sport Medicine, (50)16: 997 – 1003. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-095121
Find Sarah here - University of Calgary: kennys@ucalgary.ca Twitter: @sarahjkenny
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Steph De'Ath, Head of Student Welfare at London Studio Centre, talks about her role in supporting students. Steph discusses her ethos in student welfare, LSC's approach to student welfare, and creating a culture for positive health and wellbeing. We look at where dance science fits into this, as well as advice and thoughts for institutions on how to best support dancers. Steph also shares her reflections on the highlights and challenges of this role.
Find Steph here - Email: sdeath@londonstudiocentre.ac.uk Twitter:@Stephanie_DeAth
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Jatin Ambegaonkar talks about improving health and wellness in dance, and the multiple external contributing factors to the wellbeing of dancers. We chat more generally about the approaches to research and the balance between clinical/lab work in dance science, and the importance of working within dancers' own settings and the dance population's unique needs. A discussion informed predominantly by supplemental training, we talk about the benefits of this for dancers in both injury risk reduction and performance enhancement. Importantly, Jatin looks at how teachers have the ability to create proactive environments in the studio that encourage healthy dancers, facilitating health literacy.
Resources -
Kozai, A., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2020). Health Literacy for Collegiate Dancers: Provision and Perceptions of Health-Related Education in University Dance Programs. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 24(3), 118–125. https://doi.org/10.12678/1089-313X.24.3.118
Ambegaonkar, J. P., & Brown, A. F. (2021). Nutrition Periodization in Dancers. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 32(1), 65–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2020.09.001
Ambegaonkar, J. P., Chong, L., & Joshi, P. (2021). Supplemental Training in Dance: A Systematic Review. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 32(1), 117–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2020.09.006
Find Jatin here -
Email: Jambegao@gmu.edu
Twitter: jatinambe
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Edel Quin discusses the intersection of somatic practices and dance science. We discuss what somatics is, the principles it is based in, and where it fits within/alongside theoretical frameworks and motor learning. Edel suggests what a somatic approach might be able to give us in dance training, discussing the potential benefits and the importance of experience. We also look at the possible challenges of somatic approaches to training. Finally, Edel shares her thoughts on 'Safe Dance Practice'.
Resources -
Batson, G. (2009). Somatic studies and dance. IADMS Resource Paper. Available at: https://iadms.org/media/3599/iadms-resource-paper-somatic-studies-and-dance.pdf
Wilmerding, MV & Krasnow, D (2009). Motor Learning and Teaching Dance. IADMS Resource Paper. Available at:https://iadms.org/media/3588/iadms-resource-papers-motor-learning-and-teaching-in-dance.pdf
Batson, G. (2010). Improving postural control in the battement tendu: One teacher’s reflections and somatic exercises. Journal of Dance Education. 10(1): 6–13.
Batson, G. & Schwartz, R.E. (2007). Revisiting the Value of Somatic Education in Dance Training Through an Inquiry into Practice Schedules. Journal of Dance Education. 7(2): 47-56.
Batson, G., Quin, E., & Wilson, M. (2012). Integrating somatics and science. Journal of Dance & Somatic Practices, 3(1-2): 183-193.
Brodie, J. & Lobel, E. (2004). Integrating fundamental principles underlying somatic practices into the dance technique class. Journal of Dance Education. 4(3): 80–87.
Eddy M (2009). A brief history of somatic practices and dance: historical development of the field of somatic education and its relationship to dance. Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices. 1(1): 5-27
Geber, P. & Wilson, M. (2010). Teaching at the interface of dance science and somatics. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 14(2): 50–57.
Weber, R. (2009). Integrating semi-structured somatic practices and contemporary dance technique training. Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices. 1(2): 237–254. DOI: 10.1386/jdsp.1.2.237_1
Brodie, J. & Lobel, E. (2012). Dance and Somatics: Mind-Body principles of teaching and performance.
Krasnow, D. & Wilmerding, M.V. (2015). Motor Learning and Control for Dance. Human Kinetics.
Quin,E., Rafferty, S & Tomlinson, C (2015). Safe Dance Practice. An Applied Dance Science Perspective. Human Kinetics.
MA Dance, Somatics and Dance Science: https://www.chi.ac.uk/department-dance/our-courses/ma-dance-somatics-and-dance-science
Find Edel here -
Email: e.quin@chi.ac.uk
Instagram: @uocdancescience
Twitter: @edelquin12 @uocdancescience
Facebook: @universityofchichesterdance
Safe in Dance International (SiDI): www.safeindance.com
Chichester University: https://www.chi.ac.uk/
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Valeriya Volkova discusses training loads. Building on S1 E4, Valeriya looks further into how we can measure training load, current sports science research in this field, and some of the challenges in translating sport protocols in the way that they measure and quantify training load into dance. We chat about Valeriya's own research, developing and validating protocol, as well as the relevance of buy-in from teachers, students, and parents. Drawing from her research which focuses on adolescent dancers, Valeriya offers potential future applications in this area for studios.
Resources -
Volkova, V. G., Black, A. M., & Kenny, S. J. (2020). Internal Training Load Measures in Elite Adolescent Ballet Dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 24(4), 175-182.
Jeffries, A. C., Wallace, L., Coutts, A. J., Cohen, A. M., McCall, A., & Impellizzeri, F. M. (2020). Injury, Illness, and Training Load in a Professional Contemporary Dance Company: A Prospective Study. Journal of Athletic Training, 55(9), 967-976.
Gabbett, T. J. (2016). The training—injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder?. British journal of sports medicine, 50(5), 273-280.
Impellizzeri, F. M., Tenan, M. S., Kempton, T., Novak, A., & Coutts, A. J. (2020). Acute: chronic workload ratio: conceptual issues and fundamental pitfalls. International journal of sports physiology and performance, 15(6), 907-913.
https://iadms.org
Find Valeriya here -
Email: Valeriya.volkova@ucalgary.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriyavolkova/
Research Lab: https://ucalgary.ca/sport-injury-prevention-research-centre/people/valeriya-volkova
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Amanda Huke-Smith, performer and physiotherapist, gives an applied perspective on injury management. We discuss differing injury risks, research, and support in various genres of dance, and potential ways of overcoming injury stigma through normalising injuries. Amanda chats about the importance of developing an injury skillset, suggesting both physical and psychosocial strategies for dancers to develop, and shares what she wishes she could tell her younger self based on what she knows now.
Resources -
Road to Recovery: Instagram vs Reality
Insufficient Sleep in Young Athletes? Causes, Consequences, and Potential Treatments
Musculoskeletal Injuries and Pain in Dancers: A Systematic Review
INJURY INCIDENCE, DANCE EXPOSURE AND THE USE OF THE MOVEMENT COMPETENCY SCREEN (MCS) TO IDENTIFY VARIABLES ASSOCIATED WITH INJURY IN FULL-TIME PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCERS
The 6 New Injury Prevention Rules
The benefits of strength training for the novice dancer
Strength beats stretch: inside The Australian Ballet’s exercise regime
Find Amanda here -
Instagram: amandahukesmithphysio
Twitter: @Ahukesmith
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Dr Peta Blevins, dance scientist, educator, researcher, and consultant, talks about her research into psychological recovery for dancers. Peta chats about her PhD work, the practical applications of knowledge about recovery, and student/teacher attitudes towards psychological recovery. We look at mindfulness as a method of recovery for dancers and potential benefits of applying elements of this in our own practice, also highlighting the importance of a non-judgemental atmosphere and language shift to "noticing". Peta offers suggestions for how dancers and teachers could begin to apply this in the studio.
TAKE PART IN PETA'S RESEARCH HERE: https://eaecu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_235s9kvVMzA9UwZ
Resources -
www.aspah.org.au
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15290824.2018.1532571
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19443927.2019.1637369?src=recsys
https://contextualscience.org/act
https://www.actmindfully.com.au/about-act/
Find Peta here -
Email: petablevins@gmail.com
Website: www.petablevins.com
Twitter: @petablevins
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Sarah Needham-Beck talks about the physiological demands of performance and touring in dance. Sarah discusses her PhD work, giving an introduction to researching cardiorespiratory fitness and the relationship to aesthetic competence. We focus on the challenges of prolonged performance periods in dance, and subsequently the importance of preparation for performance. Sarah gives suggestions for using the rehearsal period effectively and chats about some of the benefits of this in performance optimisation and reduced injury risk.
Resources -
https://www.onedanceuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Fitness-and-Strength-FAQs-2.pdf
https://iadms.org/media/2839/iadms-resource-paper-dance-fitness.pdf
https://iadms.org/media/2948/iadms-bulletin-vol8n1.pdf
http://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/4225/
Find Sarah here -
Twitter: @SarahCBeck
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah_Needham-Beck
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Conversations between research and practice in dance science with Professor Emma Redding, Head of Dance Science at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. In the first half of this episode, Emma reflects on the early developments of dance science as a subject to study and research. In the second half, Emma talks about leading large scale dance science research projects.
Resources -
The Development of Young Dance Talentfunded by The Leverhulme Trust and the Department for Children, Families and Schools (2008-11).
The identification and development of talented young dancers with disabilitiesfunded by Dance 4 (2011-13).
https://iadms.org/
https://healthyconservatoires.org/
https://www.nidms.co.uk/
Find Emma here -
Twitter: @emmaredding3
@TL_DanceScience @TrinityLaban
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Niall MacSweeney discusses how growth and maturation affects performance, and the impact of adolescent maturation on injury risk in elite pre-professional ballet. We talk about the student-focused approach to this at the Royal Ballet School, including profiling, the use of biological age, training adaptations and student/teacher education. Niall reflects on some of the challenges in tracking growth and maturation, the highlights and key findings in the research so far, as well as areas for possible development with future research. We also look at potential practical applications in translation of this work to other dance settings.
Resources -
Myers AM, Beam NW, Fakhoury JD. Resistance training for children and adolescents. Transl Pediatr 2017;6(3):137-143. doi: 10.21037/tp.2017.04.01
Lauersen JB, Andersen TE, Andersen LB. Strength training as superior, dose-dependent and safe prevention of acute and overuse sports injuries: a systematic review, qualitative analysis and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2018; 52:1557-1563.
Faigenbaum, Avery & Kraemer, William & Blimkie, Cameron & Jeffreys, Ian & Micheli, Lyle & Nitka, Mike & Rowland, Thomas. (2009). Youth Resistance Training: Updated Position Statement Paper From the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association. 23. S60-79. 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31819df407.
Hill, Megan & Scott, Sam & McGee, Darragh & Cumming, Sean. (2020). Are relative age and biological ages associated with coaches’ evaluations of match performance in male academy soccer players?. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 174795412096688. 10.1177/1747954120966886.
Poggini L, Losasso S, Iannone S. Injuries during the dancer’s growth spurt: etiology, prevention, and treatment. J Dance Med Sci. 1999;3(2);73-9
Dr Siobhan Mitchell https://medicine.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?web_id=Siobhan_Mitchell
Dr Sean Cumming https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/sean-cumming
Dr Joe Eisenmann https://twitter.com/Joe_Eisenmann
Matt Lamarque https://twitter.com/mlamarquesc
Adam Mattiussi https://twitter.com/AdamMattiussi
Joeseph Shaw https://twitter.com/JosephShaw_
Find Niall here -
Email: niall.macsweeney@royalballetschool.org.uk
Twitter: @NiallMacSweeney
Instagram: @energia_performance
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Welcome back to SciDance Podcast. SciDance is an evidence based, research informed podcast looking at all things dance science. Experts in the field share their knowledge and thoughts as we chat about the research, important takeaways for dancers and teachers, and how we can apply dance science in the studio.
Season 2 Episode 1 coming Monday, 1st February 2021 at 6am GMT.
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.
Reflections on Season 1 of SciDance Podcast, looking at informative, interesting, insightful moments taken from each episode so far. Katy Chambers, dance science lecturer and physiotherapist, also joins for a chat where we look at dance science more generally.
Find Katy here -
Twitter: @katywith_a_Y
Instagram: @pp_dynamic
Email: performanceprodynamic@outlook.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography.
Following on from Episode 19, an introduction to nutrition, Meghan Brown looks at commonly heard myths about nutrition for dancers. This episode looks at vegan and vegetarian diets, the importance of carbohydrates, meal replacements, smoothie diets and protein shakes, tracking energy expenditure, and so much more.
Resources - https://www.ais.gov.au/nutrition https://www.sportsdietitians.com.au/ https://www.onedanceuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DUK-Info-Sheet-12-Nutrition-for-dancers.pdf https://www.iadms.org/page/RPnutrition
Find Meghan here - BCU staff pages: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/health-sciences/research/centre-for-life-and-sport-sciences/members-and-partners/members-of-staff/meghan-brown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brownmeghan/ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Meghan_Brown3 Twitter: @MeghanA_Brown Instagram: @drdancenutrition
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography.
Lisa Howell discusses readiness for pointe, and training pointe work, in today's episode of SciDance. We look at what influences when dancers begin pointe work, the ideal pre pointe dancer, indicators of readiness for pointe, as well as risks associated with starting pointe too early. This episode also covers psychological maturity as a factor in beginning pointe work, pre pointe assessments, integrating pointe work into a dance school timetable, and the influence of social media on pointe in young dancers.
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Resources -
https://www.theballetblog.com/portfolio/preparing-students-for-pointe-work/
https://iadms.org/media/2842/iadms-resource-paper-guidelines-for-initiating-pointe-training.pdf
Find Lisa here -
Website: www.theballetblog.com
Facebook: The Ballet Blog - https://www.facebook.com/TheBalletBlog/
Instagram: @theballetblogofficial
Youtube: Lisa Howell - The Ballet Blog https://www.youtube.com/user/lisahowell2
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography.
Erin Sanchez talks about psychological skills training in young dancers. An introduction to her PhD, Erin discusses her main areas of focus and the significance of the different perspectives she is looking at. Erin shares more about how dancers differ from other athletes and how the support they receive may also differ, as well as anecdotally the differences in psychological support between those dancing recreationally and those in vocational training. This episode also looks at the role of the teacher and the student in being aware of, and providing, available support. Finally, we look further into how psychological skills training may play a role in success in the performing arts, but also the importance of this for the wellbeing of dancers as human beings.
Resources -
Sanchez, E., Collins, D., MacNamara, A. (2020) Performance Psychology for Dancers, Crowood Press, UK.
Sanchez, E., Karageanes, S., and McGuire Gaines, K. (2020) “Safeguarding in the context of dance education: a panel discussion.” International Association of Dance Medicine and Science iConference.https://www.dropbox.com/s/f04sakyvikpadni/IADMS%20iConference%202020.mp4?dl=0
Waters, S., Peck. S., and Sanchez, E. (2020) “Safeguarding the mental health of the artist in the creative process: calming emotional arousal. ” International Association of Dance Medicine and Science iConference. https://www.onedanceuk.org/resource/stuart-waters-iadms-2020/
Find Erin here -
Twitter: @eirinn_sanchez
Email: erin.sanchez@onedanceuk.org
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Nico Kolokythas talks about his work at Elmhurst Ballet School, researching injury prevention and developing the "11+ dance". Nico discusses physical development in vocational training, the prevalence of injuries, and how existing injury prevention research may be applied to a dance domain. We chat through Nico's time and discoveries at Elmhurst, the development of the 11+ dance, and how this can be adapted for other settings.
Resources -
https://wlv.openrepository.com/handle/2436/623721
https://www.iadms.org/blogpost/1177934/350380/Interview-with-2019-Dance-Educator-Awardee--Nico-Kolokythas
Find Nico here -
Twitter: @nkolokythas
Instagram: @strengthmotionmind
Website: www.strengthmotionmind.com
Email: info@strengthmotionmind.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Dr Lucie Clements, dance psychologist, talks about performance anxiety. We look at what performance anxiety is and how it differs to generalised anxiety or other forms of anxiety in dance, causes and symptoms of performance anxiety, and how it actually affects performance. This episode also explores how a pre performance routine can help performance anxiety, and offers advice for teachers and students on how to help manage or reduce performance anxiety.
Resources -
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/jmrp/jdms/2010/00000014/00000004/art00002
https://www.dancemagazine.com/performance-anxiety-2569045254.html
https://trinitylaban.wordpress.com/2017/02/23/performance-anxiety/
https://www.onedanceuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/losingyourselfintheworkorlosttonerves_1.pdf
Find Lucie here -
Website: www.thedancepsychologist.com
Twitter: @luciedancepsych
Instagram: @thedancepsychologist
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Dr Liliana Araujo discusses researching in dance science. We cover traditional and non traditional ways of researching, and the implications of each of these for findings and relevance, as well as discussing the challenges more generally for researching in the dance science field. We also look at balancing tradition and innovation, trusting past research, and the importance of treating the dance population as their own.
Resources -
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/13598139.2016.1264293
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781315306551/chapters/10.4324/9781315306551-5
Find Liliana here -
Twitter: @DrLilianaAraujo
Email: L.Araujo@trinitylaban.ac.uk
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Dr Luke Hopper discusses biomechanics and movement variability. This episode looks at the biology of movement control, processes of feed forward and feedback, schema, and the relationship between movement variability and expertise. Inconsistent movement is unavoidable, so informed by his research, Luke gives suggestions for teachers and dancers based in goal oriented movement and setting constraints, to learn to accommodate this dynamic system.
Resources -
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14647893.2017.1420156
https://www.danceknowledge.com/courses/variability-and-movement-expertise
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311999673_Analysis_of_the_Movement_Variability_in_Dance_Activities_Using_Wearable_Sensors
Find Luke here -
Email: luke@danceknowledge.com
Twitter: @HopperLS
Website: www.danceknowledge.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Brenton Surgenor talks about resilience. Drawing from his various experiences, we look at holistic approaches in coaching dance, and how a balanced physical and psychological approach may reduce the risk of burnout. We also cover warning signs for burnout, and given prevention is often more effective than treatment, we explore developing resilience to aid this. In particular, this episode looks at developing a sense of identity outside of dance, the importance of rest and recovery, and more of Brenton's top strategies for building resilience.
Resources -
https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/
https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience
https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-resilience/
Find Brenton here -
Twitter: @brentonsurgenor
Email: brentonsurgenor@gmail
Website: http://www.counsellingmbs.com/
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Meghan Brown gives an introduction to nutrition for dancers, informed by her own work and research. We look at basic needs such as energy demands, metabolic rates, and calorie intake, as well as introducing macronutrients, micronutrients, and hydration. Meghan also explores scheduling, timing, and importance of meals around classes and performances, and discusses issues of energy deficiency and recovery in dancers. Part two coming soon where we look further into nutrition myths, and relationships to body image and injury - stay tuned!
Resources -
https://www.ais.gov.au/nutrition
https://www.sportsdietitians.com.au/
https://www.onedanceuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DUK-Info-Sheet-12-Nutrition-for-dancers.pdf
https://www.iadms.org/page/RPnutrition
Find Meghan here -
BCU staff pages: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/health-sciences/research/centre-for-life-and-sport-sciences/members-and-partners/members-of-staff/meghan-brown
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brownmeghan/
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Meghan_Brown3
Twitter: @MeghanA_Brown
Instagram: @drdancenutrition
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Matthew Wyon, Professor in Dance Science at the University of Wolverhampton, discusses the physiological demands of dance. This episode considers the gap in physiological requirements between typical dance classes or rehearsals, and performances, as well as how supplementary training may be a way to aid this. Matt also explores the relationship of physiological fitness in dancers to rate of injury, and performance enhancement.
Resources -
https://wlv.openrepository.com/handle/2436/89157
https://www.onedanceuk.org/resource/demands-of-classical-ballet-performance/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15335242/
https://www.iadms.org/page/303
Find Matt here -
Email: m.wyon@wlv.ac.uk
Twitter: @mattwyon
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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“Dance is a natural and universal form of expression, but classical ballet has a sophisticated aesthetic and complex technique”.
Janet Karin discusses, in summary, how dancers learn, and how to make ballet technique natural. We look at the sensorimotor system and the creation of expressive movement, exploring how the historical development of ballet’s aesthetics and training methods influences the way dancers train today. This episode also covers motor control, movement cues, implicit and explicit learning, and movement beliefs. We also look into the recontextualization theory, and the impact on encouraging creativity and reducing perfectionistic cognitions through teaching methods.
Resources -
Iacoboni, Marco. 2009. “Imitation, Empathy, and Mirror Neurons.” Annual Review of Psychology 60:653–70. doi:10.1146/annurev. psych.60.110707.163604.
Karin, Janet. 2016. “Recontextualizing Dance Skills: Overcoming Impediments to Motor Learning and Expressivity in Ballet Dancers.” Frontiers in Psychology 7. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00431.
Karin, Janet, and Sanna Nordin-Bates. 2020. “Enhancing Creativity and Managing Perfectionism in Dancers Through Implicit Learning and Sensori-Kinetic Imagery.”Journal of Dance Education 20 (1): 1-11. DOI: 10.1080/15290824.2018.1532572
Liao, Chu-Min, and Richard S. W. Masters. 2001. “Analogy Learning: A Means to Implicit Motor Learning.” Journal of Sports Sciences 19(5):307–19. doi:10.1080/02640410152006081.
Solodkin, Ana, E. Petr Hlustik, Elinor Chen, and Steven L. Small. 2004. “Fine Modulation in Network Activation during Motor Execution and Motor Imagery.” Cerebral Cortex 14 (11):1246–55. doi:10.1093/cercor/bhh086.
Find Janet here -
janet.karin1@gmail.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Anastasia Paschali discusses her research into health promotion and wellbeing in dance. We look at overall concepts of health and wellbeing, enablers and barriers to health in a dance population, as well as what Anastasia hopes to see in the future of health promotion in dance.
Resources -
Perkins et al. (2017) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00968/full
Araújo et al., (2017) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01558/full
Social determinants of health (Dahlgren & Whitehead, 1991): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-profile-for-england/chapter-6-social-determinants-of-health
IADMS Resources: https://www.iadms.org/page/186
ODUK COVID19 Guidance: https://www.onedanceuk.org/covid-19-guidance/
Trinity Laban blog - Dance for Health during COVID19: https://trinitylaban.wordpress.com/2020/03/31/dance-for-health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Find Anastasia here -
Twitter: @APaschali_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-paschali-671080156/
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Lucie Clements, on Instagram as @thedancepsychologist, discusses creativity in dance. This episode looks into where creativity fits within dance science, and identifies the importance of developing creativity alongside technical excellence. We also look at Lucie's research into creativity in choreographers, covering key themes which emerged from the study.
PARTICIPATE IN DANCE MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH HERE:
https://chichpscyh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9cVG7ojQYVhW85
Resources -
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326672668_Making_Space_for_the_Psychology_of_Creativity_in_Dance_Science
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15290824.2020.1744154
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15290824.2019.1572155
Find Lucie here -
Website: www.thedancepsychologist.com
Twitter: @luciedancepsych
Instagram: @thedancepsychologist
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Kim Hutt talks about periodization in dance training. This episode looks at trends typically seen in dancers' workloads, distiniguishing cognitive, creative, and physical work, and taking into account individual differences in students, all informed by Kim's own research into periodization & the impressive programme at ArtEZ. We discuss periodization for both injury prevention and performance enhancement, as well as what these ideals look like in the real dance world.
Resources -
https://youtu.be/UT9WOCJVgoE
https://youtu.be/7faeLUTs5EE
https://www.onedanceuk.org/resource/periodisation-in-training/
Find Kim here -
Email: Kim.Hutt@theplace.org.uk
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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As the second episode in a two part series with performance psychologist Gene Moyle, this episode explores the psychological links to overtraining, stress, and burnout in dancers. Gene also discusses potential psychological predictors of injury, as well as touching on how this field can be used for performance enhancement as well as injury prevention.
Resources -
Buckroyd, J. (2000). The student dancer: Emotional aspects of the teaching and learning of dance. London, UK: Dance Books Ltd.
Hamilton, L. H. (2008). The dancer’s way: The New York City Ballet guide to mind, body, and nutrition. NY, NY: St. Martin’s Griffin.
Hays, K. F. (2017). Performance psychology with performing artists. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology. Oxford University Press.
Hays, K. F. (Ed.). (2009). Performance psychology in action: A casebook for working with athletes, performing artists, business leaders, and professionals in high-risk occupations. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Taylor, J., & Estanol, E. (2015). Dance psychology for artistic and performance excellence. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Wilmerding, V. & Krasnow, D. H. (2017). Dancer wellness. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare - https://www.aspah.org.au/
Arts Wellbeing Collective - https://www.artswellbeingcollective.com.au/
Performing Arts Medicine Association - http://www.artsmed.org/
One Dance UK - https://www.onedanceuk.org/
Dancer Transition Resource Centre - https://dtrc.ca/
Find Gene here -
Email: g.moyle@qut.edu.au
https://eprints.qut.edu.au/view/person/Moyle,_Gene.html
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Gene Moyle gives an introduction to performance psychology. The first in a series of two episodes, we look at dance training behaviours, traditional training methods, and both dancer and teacher attitudes to training. This episode discusses how attitudes to training may influence behavioural responses, and how performance psychology can support this for performance enhancement.
Resources -
Buckroyd, J. (2000). The student dancer: Emotional aspects of the teaching and learning of dance. London, UK: Dance Books Ltd.
Hamilton, L. H. (2008). The dancer’s way: The New York City Ballet guide to mind, body, and nutrition. NY, NY: St. Martin’s Griffin.
Hays, K. F. (2017). Performance psychology with performing artists. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology. Oxford University Press.
Hays, K. F. (Ed.). (2009). Performance psychology in action: A casebook for working with athletes, performing artists, business leaders, and professionals in high-risk occupations. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Taylor, J., & Estanol, E. (2015). Dance psychology for artistic and performance excellence. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Wilmerding, V. & Krasnow, D. H. (2017). Dancer wellness. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare - https://www.aspah.org.au/
Arts Wellbeing Collective - https://www.artswellbeingcollective.com.au/
Performing Arts Medicine Association - http://www.artsmed.org/
One Dance UK - https://www.onedanceuk.org/
Dancer Transition Resource Centre - https://dtrc.ca/
Find Gene here -
Email: g.moyle@qut.edu.au
https://eprints.qut.edu.au/view/person/Moyle,_Gene.html
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Claire Farmer discusses strength training for dancers: breaking down myths, and including practical examples for dancers and teachers. Claire's interest more specifically in upper body strength in females, and in circus, informs this chat where we look at the importance and relevance of strength training for dancers.
Resources -
Ambegaonkar, J., Caswell, S., Winchester, J., Caswell, A., and Andre, M. 2012. Upper-body muscular endurance in female university-level modern dancers: a pilot study. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science . 16(1), 3–7.
Koutedakis, Y., Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou, A., & Metsios, G. (2005). The significance of muscular strength in dance. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 9(1).
Scherb, E. 2018. Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to Strength, Flexibility, Training, and Injury Prevention. Berkeley, CA, United States. North Atlantic Books,U.S.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzAxVHNmmJg&t=2s
Find Claire here -
Website: www.clairefarmer.co.uk
Email: claire@clairefarmer.co.uk
Facebook: @Claire Farmer Performance and Training
Instagram: @CFPerformanceandtraining
YouTube: Claire Farmer Performance and Training https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZvbp8-clFmxY21ifde1EMA?view_as=subscriber
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Melanie Fuller, Australian physiotherapist, discusses injury reduction and risk profiling in dance. This episode draws on Melanie's recent work which looks at timings of injuries across a dancer's training and career development, and explores how risk profiling may prove a useful tool in managing training and educating dancers.
Resources -
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32339996/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31500693/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16616614/
Find Melanie here -
Email: melanie.fuller@hdr.qut.edu.au
Publications: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/view/person/Fuller,_Melanie.html
Twitter: @MFullerPhysio
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Laura Erwin, Head of Dance Science at London Studio Centre, discusses pilates for dancers. Looking at the fundamentals of pilates, from importance of breath and how this translates to performance, to how teachers might begin to incorporate pilates in their classes, this episode explores the benefits of pilates as one of many forms of supplementary training for dancers.
Resources –
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.iadms.org/resource/resmgr/Public/Bull_5-1_p9-10_Amorim.pdf
https://www.pilatesanytime.com/home/dance
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.iadms.org/resource/resmgr/resource_papers/turnout_for_dancers_exercise.pdf
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.iadms.org/resource/resmgr/public/bull_7-1_p14-20_sherman.pdf
Caldwell, K., Adams, M., Quin, R., Harrison, M., & Greeson, J. (2013) Pilates, Mindfulness and Somatic Education, Journal of Dance & Somatic Practices. Vol. 5 Issue 2, p141-153.
Simmel, L. (2013) Dance Medicine in Practice. London: Routledge
Find Laura here –
Email: laura_erwin@rocketmail.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Paige Rice discusses the biomechanics of jumps and leaps in dancers. Drawing on her own research, Paige talks about the importance of the stretch shortening cycle in the ankle joint for dancers, and how strength and conditioning interventions and training programmes focused on the lower leg can enhance performance in jumps and leaps.
Resources -
https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jab/34/3/article-p211.xml
https://www.sciandmed.com/MPPA/journalviewer.aspx?issue=1215&article=2167
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/6721/2c94bd6522470feda4cd62535164aecff3b5.pdf
Find Paige here -
Twitter: PaigeERice1
Email: paigerice90@gmail.com
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Paul Doyle discusses the relevance and application of psychological skills training in the dance studio. Focused on self talk and goal setting, this episode explains these tools, and how teachers and dancers can use these effectively.
Resources –
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1559827617729634
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Fletcher17/publication/303694216_Effects_of_psychological_and_psychosocial_interventions_on_sport_performance_A_meta-analysis/links/59f38d86a6fdcc075ec34cf0/Effects-of-psychological-and-psychosocial-interventions-on-sport-performance-A-meta-analysis.pdf
https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2017_DemuynckVansteenkisteHaerensSoenens_SportEdPsych.pdf
https://doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.4.2.158
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2015.1063097
Find Paul here –
Twitter: @pauld_dance
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Lisa Howell, physiotherapist and founder of The Ballet Blog, talks about all things turnout. This episode breaks down myths about turnout, looking at what structures influence turnout, and ways to maximise turnout. Lisa gives advice to dancers and teachers on how to work to their full potential range safely and effectively, discussing the importance of giving dancers the tools to improve. Stay tuned for a second episode with Lisa coming soon!
Resources -
https://www.theballetblog.com/blog/turnout/improve-turnout-range/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=PczvevfLYp0&feature=emb_title
https://www.iadms.org/page/323
Find Lisa here -
Website: www.theballetblog.com
Facebook: The Ballet Blog - https://www.facebook.com/TheBalletBlog/
Instagram: @theballetblogofficial
Youtube: Lisa Howell - The Ballet Blog https://www.youtube.com/user/lisahowell2
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Charlotte Downing discusses early specialization in dance. Reflecting on typical practices in dance, Charlotte shares her thoughts on the driving forces, risks, and benefits of early specialization. This episode breaks down common assumptions and beliefs in this area of dance science, and looks at the possible implications of new research.
Resources -
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1612197X.2009.9671889
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2325967116644241
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17461391.2019.1597170?journalCode=tejs20
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1941738117734149?casa_token=MD1CN_HnaKEAAAAA%3Am_ddHVOHRi9155APLwC6PokKrP2GAHE2d7mzTk_A7QaZ761RTYZaNag_JHkEAxsRA49yzrJJJby6HQ
Find Charlotte here -
Twitter: @CDowning91
Email: charlotte.downingih.se
Profile: https://gih.se/Personal/Charlotte-Downing/
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Matthew Lamarque, Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Royal Ballet School, discusses training loads in adolescent dancers. This episode takes a closer look at Matt's work and other research inside the Royal Ballet School, and shares thoughts on the applications of training load research in the wider dance context, as well as considering how this research on training loads may shape the future of dance training.
Resources –
https://www.onedanceuk.org/resource/building-psychological-skills-copy/
https://www.onedanceuk.org/resource/technology-workload-dance-training/
https://www.onedanceuk.org/resource/optimising-performance/
https://youthtraining.co.uk/article/sc-in-youth-ballet-adam-mattiussi-matthew-lamarque-niall-macsweeney/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XfRYpgwVnE&t=13s
Find Matt here –
Instagram: @matt_lamarqueperformance
Twitter: @mlamarqueSC
Email: matt.lamarque@royalballetschool.org.uk
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Ashleigh Ritchie discusses her research on imagery in dance from a pedagogic perspective. With a focus on collaborative learning and teaching, her studies here are in relation to ballet and contemporary in higher education. Ashleigh shares her thoughts on the benefits of imagery, and how imagery can be applied in the every day dance class.
Resources –
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15290824.2019.1588463?journalCode=ujod20
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14647893.2018.1467397
Find Ashleigh here –
Email: aritchie@londonstudiocentre.ac.uk
Twitter: @kickashdance
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Luke Abnett talks about hypermobility in dance. His experience as a physiotherapist at the Royal Ballet School, as well as working across a range of other sports with adolescents, informs this discussion where Luke shares considerations for training the hypermobile dancer.
Resources –
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.iadms.org/resource/resmgr/Public/Bull_2-1_pp5-8_McCormack.pdf
https://www.onedanceuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Managing-Hypermobility-for-the-Dance-Teacher-FINAL.pdf
Find Luke here –
Website: http://www.balletphysio.com/virtual-physio
Instagram: @theballetphysio
Facebook: balletphysio
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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Sanna Nordin-Bates, dance psychologist, talks about her thoughts and research on perfectionism in dance. From identifying perfectionistic tendencies to discussing why perfectionism is prevalent in dance, Sanna shares her thoughts on how teachers and students can manage perfectionism through motivational climate and other coping strategies.
Resources –
https://www.iadms.org/page/RPperfectionism
https://www.dancemagazine.com/perfectionism2641614596.html?rebelltitem=5#rebelltitem5
http://pure-oai.bham.ac.uk/ws/files/17859837/Cumming_Longitudinal_Examination_Sport_Exercise_Psychology_2014.pdf
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2016-16004-008
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/jmrp/jdms/2017/00000021/00000003/art00005
Find Sanna here –
Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences: https://www.gih.se/Personal/Sanna-Nordin-Bates/
Twitter: @DancePsychSanna
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com
Instagram: @scidancepodcast
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A podcast to open and explore dance science. Looking at the world of dance science, thinking about why using new research is so important in dance, and applying this to the studio.
Each week, a new speaker shares their knowledge and thoughts, inspiring dancers and teachers to use dance science in the studio.
Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography.