Strategies for Supporting
Neurodivergent Dancers
When: Coming soon!
Time: on demand!
Where: Virtual online only
Cost: $115 Early Bird
with coupon EARLYWRM
$145 thereafter
with Jennifer Milner, NCPT
Kristin Koskinen, RDN
Kathleen McGuire Gaines
Actionable strategies for supporting neurodivergent dancers' artistic, physical, and mental well-being.
Neurodivergency may be overrepresented and underreported in the dance population. The dance community must develop support strategies to make the study and work environments more neurodivergent-friendly. Recognizing the need for, and implementing strategies for, appropriate medical, nutritional, training, and mental support is critical to the health and productivity of neurodivergent dancers.
What is covered?
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Neurodivergency 101: What are basic terms around neurodivergence? What are some common diagnoses?
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Neurodivergency in dance: Why study ND in the dance world? What are the links between neurodivergency and common dance traits such as hypermobility?
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Nutritional support: How might nutrition play a vital role in the physical and mental health of ND dancers?
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Training needs: What are common areas ND dancers might need support in the studio? Does ND affect physical issues such as proprioception?
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Learning styles: How might a neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia affect a dancer?
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Inclusive spaces: What can a company or studio do to make their space more inclusive for neurodivergent dancers?
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Mental health: What sort of mental health support might benefit ND dancers?
Who is this for?
Medical professionals, dance teachers, dance-adjacent professionals, trainers and other practitioners looking to increase their knowledge and skill set in supporting neurodivergent dancers.
Why enroll?
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Finish equipped with an understanding of neurodivergent conditions and what supports might benefit them
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Recognize common links between the dance world and neurodivergency, and feel more confident recognizing possible conditions and helping dancers get the support they need
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Increase your confidence in showing your dancers the individualized support they need
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Grow the next generation of dancers as healthy, supported artists
An incredible opportunity to learn from some of the top experts in their fields.
Learn from:
Jennifer Milner, a certified Pilates practitioner and teacher trainer for over 20 years;
Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD, world-renowned expert on hypermobility in the dance world;
Kristin Koskinen, RDN, a leading registered dietician nutritionist who specializes in dancers; and
Kathleen McGuire Gaines, founder of Minding the Gap and mental health advocate in the dance world
