Safe dance

How can dance teachers recognise students who might have an eating disorder, and how might they help them to acknowledge and deal with this complex and debilitating condition?

Recommendations for what you should and should not do when you are stretching, and some different stretching techniques.

Simple first aid advice that is particularly relevant to dancers and dance teachers, whether in a social, recreational or professional environment.

A checklist of environmental considerations that you should be aware of before you teach a dance class, lead a social dance event or give a dance performance.

This information is especially for young female dancers who can do much to prevent or minimise a common condition called osteoporosis by eating plenty of calcium during the growth years.

This report documents the recurrence of injury in Australia professional dancers. It follows the work of Tony Geeves which began 10 years earlier .

The second Safe Dance report presents research into adolescent health issues during intensive dance training.

This project was the first of its kind undertaken in Australia. The report is supported by statistics and extensive consultation with dance and health professionals.

What you need to know about the floors that you are dancing and teaching on, and recommendations for installing a safe dance floor.

What is the difference between ‘being warm’ and ‘warming up’? Why is warming up before dancing and cooling down afterwards important for avoiding injury or pain?