In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, host Caroline Simpkins, PhD — former ballerina turned researcher — shares highlights from the 2025 International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Caroline recaps her award-winning study on ballet as a tool for fall prevention in older adults and walks through her top five favorite sessions, covering:
- Neurologic dance training as medicine (Lise Worthen-Chaudhari, PhD)
- Scoliosis and dance injuries (Chelsea Teel, DPT)
- Menopause and dancer health after 40 (Amanda Blackmon, DPT; Brooke Winder, DPT)
- New vs. dead pointe shoes and biomechanics (Jessica Aquino, DPT)
- Music, movement, and Parkinson’s rehabilitation (Elinor Harrison, PhD)
This episode is perfect for dancers, teachers, and anyone curious about how science and ballet intersect to improve health and performance.
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