Tag: dance/usa

What Dancers, Teachers, and Directors Need to Know About Concussions

When people hear the word “concussion,” they may picture a football player or mixed martial artist. But sport isn’t the only high-contact activity that can result in head injury—dancing can lead to concussions too. High-contact partnering, daring lifts, and tricky choreography put artists at risk for collisions and falls. “Dance is an increasingly athletic art,” […]

Dance/USA's Pay-What-You-Can Virtual Conference Will Address Inequity and COVID-19

Dance/USA’s annual conference is going all digital this year. And while you may have already developed a case of Zoom fatigue weeks ago, this is one online opportunity we’re truly excited about. Because artists can join from anywhere and attendance is pay-what-you-can, the June 17–19 Dance/USA Virtual Conference has the potential to reach far more […]