Safe Dance Practice

Description

Every dancer of every age, ability, and style should be able to engage fully in the act of dancing and be encouraged to achieve their potential without risk of harm to the body or mind. Practical information on all aspects of safe practice that is not too simplistic or complex has not always been easy to find. With nearly 60 years of collective experience in the dance profession, the authors translate extensive research and evidence-based practice in order to present the essential principles of safe practice. Safe Dance Practice takes a multidisciplinary approach to the components of dancing safely, integrating principles without compromising dancers' artistic creativity and expression.

Edel Quin, MSc, FHEA, is leader of the master's in dance science programme in the faculty of dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, UK. She specializes in the application of dance science theory and research to the teaching and practice of dance across styles, ages and settings. She frequently presents her applied research at national and international conferences and has published numerous papers. A registered course provider with Safe in Dance International (SiDI), Quin is a sought-after speaker on safe dance practice. She also serves on the education committee of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS). Quin is a trained Irish and contemporary dancer. She has performed in London's West End and toured as a troupe member and lead dancer with Riverdance from 1996 to 2001. She has also taught performance enhancement on Trinity Laban's Centre for Advanced Training scheme for gifted and talented young dancers along with directing rehearsals for visiting professional dance artists and choreographers. Sonia Rafferty, MSc, is a senior lecturer at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, UK. She has been a consultant and lead assessor for Trinity College London's certificate in safe and effective dance practice and is now senior associate at Safe in Dance International (SiDI), developing the healthy dance practice and healthy dancer certificates. Rafferty has published several peer-reviewed articles on dance science and has been a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science education committee. She is a professional freelance performer, choreographer, artistic director, and company and master class teacher, and she was a drummer and performer in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Charlotte Tomlinson, MSc, is a dance lecturer, community practitioner, and registered course provider for Safe in Dance International (SiDI), for whom she designed and delivered the first healthy dance practice certification course in Europe. She has presented at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science annual meetings and co-wrote the foundation degree in dance at Leicester College, UK, where she is module leader for community dance practice and anatomy and physiology. She is a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, Dance UK, Foundation for Community Dance, and FitPro. Tomlinson is artistic director of SideKick Dance, an inclusive dance group for young people with disabilities. She also leads dance classes for older adults and is a listed healthier dancer speaker with Dance UK.