The International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) strives to provide dance teachers all over the world with access to valuable information and resources. Well-informed dance teachers can enable dancers to dance longer and stronger. It is in the studio that future generations of dancers are born, either for the professional theater or for recreational pleasure. By keeping dance teachers up-to-date with the best medical and scientific information, we hope to facilitate the life-enhancing joy of dancing and enable professionals to enjoy longer and healthier dancing careers.

• 'A Day for Teachers' Conference
  Since 1997 a separate 'Day For Teachers' has been held before or after the IADMS Annual Meeting. The lectures at these conferences are specifically geared to dance teachers.

  • 27th Annual Conference (PDF: "Complete 2017 Conference Schedule")
  • 26th Annual Conference
  • 25th Annual Meeting: Maximizing Positive and Healthy Teaching Environments 
  • 24th Annual Meeting: Training the Complete Dancer
  • 23rd Annual Meeting: Applying Dance Science and Somatics to the Language of Teaching Technique
  • 22nd Annual Meeting: Approaches to Wellness for Dancers
  • 21st Annual Meeting: Supplementary Training: Fitness for the Dancing Body
  • 20th Annual Meeting: Safe and Effective Dance Practice (PDF)
  • 19th Annual Meeting: The Reality of Teaching
  • 18th Annual Meeting: Dancing Mind, Body and Soul
  • 17th Annual Meeting: The Science Behind the Art of Dance: Integrating Science to Enhance Dance Performance
  • 16th Annual Meeting
  • 15th Annual Meeting
  • 14th Annual Meeting



• Bulletin for Dancers & Teachers
  The IADMS Bulletin for Dancers & Teachers (formerly the Bulletin for Teachers) applies dance medicine/science theory and research to practical problems in dance education, dance training, and dance performance. It addresses issues of concern to teachers of amateur, pre-professional and professional dancers across the age span as well as to the dancers themselves. The articles identify practical teaching problems and present scientific knowledge that may enlighten teaching practices.

• Dance Medicine and Science Posters
  These large, full-color posters provide relevant information on dance medicine and science topics, with text drawn from IADMS Resource Papers. They are suitable for framing, and are available for purchase from the IADMS Online Store.

• Resource Papers
  Resource Papers present applications of current medical knowledge and scientific research to dance teaching, forming a bridge between the technical aspects of dance medicine/science and the day-to-day needs of dancers and dance teachers.

Outside Resources:

• Healthy Dance Practice Certification
  This new certification includes all the latest research in healthy and safe dance practice. It endorses the knowledge of healthy dance practice internationally. The management and assessment of the certification is undertaken by Safe in Dance.

• Teachers Discount Guide: The Ultimate List of Stores
  (external internet site) Provides US-based educators with links to a variety of discounts at participating stores.