SciDance

Conversations between research and practice in dance science with Professor Emma Redding, Head of Dance Science at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. In the first half of this episode, Emma reflects on the early developments of dance science as a subject to study and research. In the second half, Emma talks about leading large scale dance science research projects. 

Resources -

The Development of Young Dance Talent funded by The Leverhulme Trust and the Department for Children, Families and Schools (2008-11).

The identification and development of talented young dancers with disabilities funded by Dance 4 (2011-13). 

https://iadms.org/

Find Emma here -

Twitter: @emmaredding3

@TL_DanceScience @TrinityLaban

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

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Niall MacSweeney discusses how growth and maturation affects performance, and the impact of adolescent maturation on injury risk in elite pre-professional ballet. We talk about the student-focused approach to this at the Royal Ballet School, including profiling, the use of biological age, training adaptations and student/teacher education. Niall reflects on some of the challenges in tracking growth and maturation, the highlights and key findings in the research so far, as well as areas for possible development with future research. We also look at potential practical applications in translation of this work to other dance settings.

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Myers AM, Beam NW, Fakhoury JD. Resistance training for children and adolescents. Transl Pediatr 2017;6(3):137-143. doi: 10.21037/tp.2017.04.01

Lauersen JB, Andersen TE, Andersen LB. Strength training as superior, dose-dependent and safe prevention of acute and overuse sports injuries: a systematic review, qualitative analysis and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2018; 52:1557-1563.

Faigenbaum, Avery & Kraemer, William & Blimkie, Cameron & Jeffreys, Ian & Micheli, Lyle & Nitka, Mike & Rowland, Thomas. (2009). Youth Resistance Training: Updated Position Statement Paper From the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association. 23. S60-79. 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31819df407. 

Hill, Megan & Scott, Sam & McGee, Darragh & Cumming, Sean. (2020). Are relative age and biological ages associated with coaches’ evaluations of match performance in male academy soccer players?. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 174795412096688. 10.1177/1747954120966886. 

Poggini L, Losasso S, Iannone S. Injuries during the dancer’s growth spurt: etiology, prevention, and treatment. J Dance Med Sci. 1999;3(2);73-9

Dr Siobhan Mitchell https://medicine.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?web_id=Siobhan_Mitchell

Dr Sean Cumming https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/sean-cumming

Dr Joe Eisenmann https://twitter.com/Joe_Eisenmann

Matt Lamarque https://twitter.com/mlamarquesc

Adam Mattiussi https://twitter.com/AdamMattiussi

Joeseph Shaw https://twitter.com/JosephShaw_

Find Niall here -

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @NiallMacSweeney

Instagram: @energia_performance

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Instagram: @scidancepodcast

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Welcome back to SciDance Podcast. SciDance is an evidence based, research informed podcast looking at all things dance science. Experts in the field share their knowledge and thoughts as we chat about the research, important takeaways for dancers and teachers, and how we can apply dance science in the studio.

Season 2 Episode 1 coming Monday, 1st February 2021 at 6am GMT.

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Contact: [email protected]

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Reflections on Season 1 of SciDance Podcast, looking at informative, interesting, insightful moments taken from each episode so far. Katy Chambers, dance science lecturer and physiotherapist, also joins for a chat where we look at dance science more generally. 

Find Katy here -

Twitter: @katywith_a_Y

Instagram: @pp_dynamic

Email: [email protected]

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Instagram: @scidancepodcast

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Lisa Howell discusses readiness for pointe, and training pointe work, in today's episode of SciDance. We look at what influences when dancers begin pointe work, the ideal pre pointe dancer, indicators of readiness for pointe, as well as risks associated with starting pointe too early. This episode also covers psychological maturity as a factor in beginning pointe work, pre pointe assessments, integrating pointe work into a dance school timetable, and the influence of social media on pointe in young dancers.

CODE: SciDance for 20% off all pointe products (excluding workshops).

Resources -

https://www.theballetblog.com/portfolio/preparing-students-for-pointe-work/

https://iadms.org/media/2842/iadms-resource-paper-guidelines-for-initiating-pointe-training.pdf

Find Lisa here -

Website: www.theballetblog.com

Facebook: The Ballet Blog - https://www.facebook.com/TheBalletBlog/

Instagram: @theballetblogofficial

Youtube: Lisa Howell - The Ballet Blog https://www.youtube.com/user/lisahowell2

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

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Erin Sanchez talks about psychological skills training in young dancers. An introduction to her PhD, Erin discusses her main areas of focus and the significance of the different perspectives she is looking at. Erin shares more about how dancers differ from other athletes and how the support they receive may also differ, as well as anecdotally the differences in psychological support between those dancing recreationally and those in vocational training. This episode also looks at the role of the teacher and the student in being aware of, and providing, available support. Finally, we look further into how psychological skills training may play a role in success in the performing arts, but also the importance of this for the wellbeing of dancers as human beings. 

Resources -

Sanchez, E., Collins, D., MacNamara, A. (2020) Performance Psychology for Dancers, Crowood Press, UK.

Sanchez, E., Karageanes, S., and McGuire Gaines, K. (2020) “Safeguarding in the context of dance education: a panel discussion.” International Association of Dance Medicine and Science iConference.https://www.dropbox.com/s/f04sakyvikpadni/IADMS%20iConference%202020.mp4?dl=0

Waters, S., Peck. S., and Sanchez, E. (2020) “Safeguarding the mental health of the artist in the creative process: calming emotional arousal. ” International Association of Dance Medicine and Science iConference. https://www.onedanceuk.org/resource/stuart-waters-iadms-2020/

Find Erin here -

Twitter: @eirinn_sanchez

Email: [email protected]

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

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Nico Kolokythas talks about his work at Elmhurst Ballet School, researching injury prevention and developing the "11+ dance". Nico discusses physical development in vocational training, the prevalence of injuries, and how existing injury prevention research may be applied to a dance domain. We chat through Nico's time and discoveries at Elmhurst, the development of the 11+ dance, and how this can be adapted for other settings.

Resources - 

https://wlv.openrepository.com/handle/2436/623721

https://www.iadms.org/blogpost/1177934/350380/Interview-with-2019-Dance-Educator-Awardee--Nico-Kolokythas

Find Nico here -

Twitter: @nkolokythas

Instagram: @strengthmotionmind

Website: www.strengthmotionmind.com

Email: [email protected]

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

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Dr Lucie Clements, dance psychologist, talks about performance anxiety. We look at what performance anxiety is and how it differs to generalised anxiety or other forms of anxiety in dance, causes and symptoms of performance anxiety, and how it actually affects performance. This episode also explores how a pre performance routine can help performance anxiety, and offers advice for teachers and students on how to help manage or reduce performance anxiety.

Resources -

https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/jmrp/jdms/2010/00000014/00000004/art00002

https://www.dancemagazine.com/performance-anxiety-2569045254.html

https://trinitylaban.wordpress.com/2017/02/23/performance-anxiety/

https://www.onedanceuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/losingyourselfintheworkorlosttonerves_1.pdf

Find Lucie here -

Website: www.thedancepsychologist.com

Twitter: @luciedancepsych

Instagram: @thedancepsychologist

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

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Dr Liliana Araujo discusses researching in dance science. We cover traditional and non traditional ways of researching, and the implications of each of these for findings and relevance, as well as discussing the challenges more generally for researching in the dance science field. We also look at balancing tradition and innovation, trusting past research, and the importance of treating the dance population as their own. 

Resources -

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/13598139.2016.1264293

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781315306551/chapters/10.4324/9781315306551-5

Find Liliana here -

Twitter: @DrLilianaAraujo

Email: [email protected]

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

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