At Dance Education Canada we believe in providing our dance educators with the most current and relevant practices in dance education which is why we are passionate about connecting you with experts like Dr. Jessica Davis who are academics, researchers, scientists and doctors in the field of dance medicine and science.

GUEST: Dr Davis received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University and is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopaedics. She has been on faculty with numerous programs and universities including the Institute of Clinical Excellence and with Slippery Rock University Dance Department. Today we will debunk some myths and squash dated pointe shoe readiness assessments. Dr Davis will provide us with current research surrounding the assessment process, and provide some tips, tools and techniques to use when screening your dancers readiness for pointe. 

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