Injury Prevention in Dance

A long, fulfilling and injury-free career is the goal of all dancers. How can this be achieved? What possibilities do dancers have in their own hands to maintain their health and enhance their performance? This webinar talks about the risks of dance-related injuries and health problems on the one hand, and individual measures of prevention, health, and performance enhancement on the other. It provides information on how to deal with occupational accidents and offers an orientation to the different systems of medical care in Germany. Furthermore, you will also learn where to find dance-specific medical care and health-related education for dancers.

The webinar was produced in 2023 and provides basic knowledge. Please note that there may be changes to specific dates or details. We will always endeavour to keep you as up to date as possible with any updates.

• Which organisation in Germany provides information and support on dance medicine or dance medicine-related topics?
• What can you do yourself to maintain your health and work ability as a dancer?
• When do injuries most frequently occur?
• Which risk factors for injuries can you influence the most?
• What are the five basic motor skills you need to train?

tam.ed, Tanzmedizin Deutschland

Broschüre “Gesundheit im professionellen Bühnentanz” der Stiftung Tanz 

Healthy Dancer Canada 

International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) 

Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) 

Broschüre VBG Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung Prävention Musical / Tanz 

Broschüre VBG Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung „Besondere szenische Darstellungen“ 

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