Ballet Science & Dance Medicine: IADMS 2025 Conference Highlights

05/10/2025 14 min Episodio 17

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In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, host Caroline Simpkins — 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 medicineScoliosis and dance injuriesMenopause and dancer health after 40New vs. dead pointe shoes and biomechanicsMusic, movement, and Parkinson’s rehabilitationThis episode is perfect for dancers, teachers, and anyone curious about how science and ballet intersect to improve health and performance.Visit the IADMS websiteCaroline Simpkins, Google ScholarLise Worthen-Chaudhari, Google ScholarWatch this episode on YouTubeLogo Photo: Richard Calmes