Ballet Science & Dance Medicine: IADMS 2025 Conference Highlights

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Ballet Science

Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D.

24 episodes

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The Ballet Science podcast is hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., a former ballerina turned researcher. This podcast brings science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities give their best performance both onstage and off, and reveals how the science of ballet can benefit anyone who moves. Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet—from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between.

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Ballet Science & Dance Medicine: IADMS 2025 Conference Highlights

Ballet Science

14 minutes 38 seconds

1 month ago

Ballet Science & Dance Medicine: IADMS 2025 Conference Highlights

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

Lise Worthen-Chaudhari, Google Scholar

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