DancemED™ Certification

Course Modules

  • 1

    Introduction to DancemED™ Certification

    • Video: Introduction to DancemED™ Certification

    • Handout: Introduction to DancemED™ Certification
  • 2

    Module 1: Anatomy and Kinesiology That MATTERS

    • Video: Anatomy and Kinesiology That MATTERS

    • Handout: Anatomy and Kinesiology that MATTERS

    • VIdeo: Forget about the Psoas : )

    • Resource: Common Muscles Used in Dance and Their Actions - Reference Chart
  • 3

    Module 2: Fundamental Movement Analysis

    • VIdeo: Fundamental Movement Analysis

    • Handout: Fundamental Movement Analysis

    • Note: Kinesiology Analysis Sheet

    • Resource: Retire - Example of Completed Movement Analysis Chart

    • Resource: Kinesiology Analysis Sheet - Blank
  • 4

    Module 3: Functional Assessment for Dance

    • Video: Functional Assessment for Dance

    • Handout: Functional Assessment for Dance

    • Resource: Functional Dance Assessment - Training Videos

    • Using BootyToe protocol - before and after

    • Assessing Functional Rotation
  • 5

    Module 4: Functional Dance Conditioning

    • Video: Functional Dance Conditioning

    • Handout: Functional Dance Conditioning

    • Resource: Plank Exercises - Based on deficit

    • Additional Resource Videos

    • Reference: General Core Stability Exercises (individual exercises based on dancer's needs, not a protocol)

    • Reference: General Mobilization - Muscle Releases (individual exercises based on dancer's needs, not a protocol)

    • Reference: Rotational Strengthening Exercises (individual exercises based on dancer's needs, not a protocol)

    • Reference: Rotation Activation/Stabilization Exercises (individual exercises based on dancer's needs, not a protocol)

    • Reference: Glute Strengthening Exercises (individual exercises based on dancer's needs, not a protocol)
  • 6

    Module 5: Returning to Dance After Injury

    • Video: Returning to Dance After Injury

    • Handout: Returning to Dance After Injury

    • Resource: Sample Return to Dance Assessment

    • Studio Injury Report
  • 7

    Module 6: Understanding Pain in Dance

    • Video: Understanding Pain in Dance

    • Handout: Understanding Pain in Dance
  • 8

    Module 7: The TRUTH Behind Common Dance "Injuries"

    • Video: The TRUTH Behind Common Dance Injuries

    • Handout: The TRUTH Behind Dance Injuries

    • Reference: Dance Dysfunctions v. Dance Injury Summary Sheet
  • 9

    Module 8: What to Do When NOTHING Works

    • Video: What to Do When Nothing Works

    • Handout: What to Do When NOTHING Works

    • Diagram of the lymphatic system

    • Additional Resources
  • 10

    Integration and Execution

    • Video: Bringing it All Together

    • Handout: Bringing it All Together

    • Instructions: DancemED Certification Quiz

    • CASE STUDY SUBMISSION

    • Case Study Submission Template

    • Video: Sample Case Submission Video

    • Program Evaluation