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 medicine
• Scoliosis and dance injuries
• Menopause and dancer health after 40
• New vs. dead pointe shoes and biomechanics
• Music, movement, and Parkinson’s rehabilitation

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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Caroline Simpkins, Google Scholar

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