When your body is your instrument, it is crucial to keep it healthy! Join BDA at The Dance Complex for their 10th annual Dancer Health Day. Whether you are a beginner, a professional dancer, or somewhere between, dancers of all levels and genres are invited to engage in an afternoon of dance wellness. Sign up for a personal wellness screening from our team of clinicians and dive in to dance hot-topics with speed talks offered throughout the day to help you level up your movement and dance longer!

*This event is free for Dance Complex and Boston Dance Alliance Members!

What’s in store for the 10th annual Dancer Health Day:

30-Minute Personalized Screenings

Get a one-on-one wellness check to assess your strength, movement, and mobility. Walk away with custom tips, exercises, and expert referrals designed to keep you dancing stronger and longer. Wellness screenings are performed by a team of dance knowledgeable clinicians led by Lauren Elson, MD, of the Mass General Brigham department of Dance and Performing Arts Medicine. Registration is required. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled slot to complete check in paperwork.

Speed Talk Sessions

NEW THIS YEAR: Level up your knowledge between screenings! Our team of expert clinicians is hosting bite-sized talks designed to answer every dancer’s burning health questions. In just a few minutes, you’ll walk away with practical tools for injury prevention, performance recovery, and smarter training, giving you everything you need to support a healthy, long-lasting dance practice. Topics include: sleep habits, hypermobility, nutrition and fueling (before dancing versus after dancing), shoulder mobility to manage low back pain, and core/glute strengthening.

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If you or a guest in your party has accessibility needs for this event, please contact Joe Juknievich at joe@dancecomplex.org or (617) 547-9363.