Dietitians of Canada advocates for policies that increase access to dietitians, empower Canadians to choose healthier foods and support sustainable food systems, see Advocacy for resources.
Via Non-Profit HR, Creative Ways To Minimize Burnout and Encourage Self-Care Among Social Sector Employees offers strategies for employers, including: model self-care at the leadership level, empower staff at all...
Therapist Aron Büky-Tompa offers an array of services in person, over the phone and online, including sepcialized sliding scale Therapy for dancers.
From Aron: “This is my...
See the Self-Care for Artists section of Generator’s Artist Producer Resource for info around developing regular habits that foster greater control over our life and art.
These Principles of Self-Care for Student Actors via Jeremy Sortore apply to dancers too :)
Written by the Canadian Dance Assembly (CDA), see this Incident Report Template to report harassment, abuse, accidents and other incidents…
Via The Healthy Dancer, read this article on the importance of getting enough iron from...
See the handy article: Dancers’ Guide to...
Working long hours for low pay, fighting for budgets and the emotional exhaustion tied to creative...
One Dance UK’s Healthier Dancer Programme works to improve the physical and psychological health and well being of dancers. Visit their website for other resources as...
See this Frist Aid Assessment tool via ActSafe
Healthy Dancer Canada‘s mission is “to be the Canadian leader in facilitating communication and collaboration between the dance community and health care professionals to enhance the health and well-being of...
The Dance/USA Taskforce on Dancer Health is composed of medical professionals who work directly with professional dance companies and professional dancers across the USA and Canada. Their mission is to...
IADMS provides vital support systems for all those educating and caring for dancers internationally. Check their site for educational, medical and scientific resources relating to dance.
What are the common weaknesses and injuries in dancers? See the results of a study conducted by two SFU Students: Analysis of current fitness expectations and the effects of cross-training...
The purpose of the CADA/West Injury Consultation Form is to help dance artists make informed and clear decisions regarding an injury and their ability to safely and professionally continue with...
Download this Injury Journal Form, a handy tool for tracking injury progress, treatment and recovery – via One Dance UK
Arts Health BC aims to connect arts and health practitioners with each other, plus researchers, decision-makers and members of the public who want to benefit from arts and health programs.
Good Nutrition for Dancers is an info sheet from ActSafe