AAU
The AAU Dance program is committed to empowering youth by fostering a nurturing and dynamic environment where dancers of all levels can thrive. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that dance is not just an art form, but a powerful vehicle for personal growth, confidence building, and community engagement.
Instagram: @aaudance
Website: https://aausports.org/dance
Acrobatic Arts
Acrobatic Arts and BDP are working together in pursuit of our mission for safe and progressive training in the dance studio.
Instagram: @AcrobaticArts
Facebook: @AcroArts
Website: www.acrobaticarts.com
Apolla Performance
Apolla socks have revolutionized dancer footwear by reducing force and injury risk while keeping beautiful lines. Just as our products are more than a sock... we strive to be more than a company. We are advocates for education, diversity, equity, and science. We are driven by a mission to help empower those that need a hand (or foot) to reach their goals. Because when you know better, you can do better!
Instagram: @apollaperformance
Facebook: @apollaperformance
Website: https://www.apollaperformance.com/
Contact: info@apollaperformance.com
Balanced Body
Now in our 50th year, Balanced Body® is the global leader in Pilates equipment and continuing instructor education.
FB: @balancedbodyinc
IG: @balanced_body
Bendy Bodies
Dancers are at an increased risk of joint hypermobility which can be accompanied by chronic pain and multisystemic symptoms. Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD podcast provides a platform for in-depth discussions with experts from various disciplines related to hypermobility. With a focus on cutting-edge research and topics, delivered with clarity and empathy, the podcast educates hypermobile performers, enabling them to optimize both their career longevity and overall well-being.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendy_bodies/
Podcast: http://www.BendyBodiesPodcast.com
Contact: Info@BendyBodies.org
The Dance Ready Project
The Dance Ready Project provides fitness tools and resources to prepare and enhance dance performance.
Instagram: @dancereadyproject
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancereadyproject
Website: www.danceready.org
Contact: info@danceready.org
Doctors for Dancers
Doctors For Dancers goal is to help bridge the gap between Dance Specialists and the dance community by providing education, resources, and community outreach programs to provide proper care to dancers through the collaboration with BDP.
Instagram: @doctorsfordancers
Facebook: @DoctorsForDancersofficial
Website: www.DoctorsForDancers.com
Contact: Contact@DoctorsForDancers.com
International Association of Child Development Programs (IACDP)
Member-driven, non-profit community globally uniting youth sports, arts and education associations, industry suppliers, and business professionals.
Website: URL: www.IACDP.org
Healthy Dancer Canada
Healthy Dancer Canada is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower dancers, and all who engage with the art of dance, by nurturing a culture of wellness within a vibrant dancing community.
Instagram @healthydancer_canada
Website www.healthydancercanada.org
International Performing Arts & Theatre (I-Path)
BDP and I-Path are collaborating to provide resources to the artists and teachers within the I-Path network.
Website: www.i-path.biz
Contact: london@i-path.biz
More Than Just Great Dancing!
More Than Just Great Dancing!® supports its dynamic network of studios with leadership training, staff development, and curricula recommendations to ensure a consistent standard of quality education. More Than Just Great Dancing!® affiliated studios subscribe to the philosophy that we are more than educators; we are architects of dreams, builders of character, and champions of a brighter future. We are committed to providing a dance education that transcends the studio walls, creating not just great dancers but exceptional individuals poised for success in all areas of life.
Instagram: @morethanjustgreatdancing
Website: morethanjustgreatdancing.com
Contact: admin@morethanjustgreatdancing.com
National Dance Coaches Association (NDCA)
The NDCA strives to educate, inspire and advocate for high school, college and all star dance team coaches, while providing a structure for the dance team community to collaborate in a supportive environment. Our vision is to enhance the dance team experience by providing professional development, networking and tools for coaches and other dance team professionals.
Instagram: @nationaldancecoachesassoc
Website: https://nationaldancecoaches.org/
Contact: nationaldancecoaches@gmail.com
The Performing Arts Athletic Trainers’ Society (PAATS)
The Performing Arts Athletic Trainers’ Society (PAATS) is dedicated to promoting and educating athletic trainers in their delivery of high-quality athletic training services to performing arts communities. In pursuit of its mission, PAATS strives to provide evidence-based education to its members and the performing arts community, foster communication and collaboration among athletic trainers in performing arts settings, and support research in performing arts medicine. PAATS remains steadfast in its commitment to practice-based scholarship in performing arts medicine, ensuring that athletic trainers have access to the latest research and best practices. PAATS continues to elevate the standard of care for performing artists worldwide through education, collaboration, and scholarship.
Instagram: @paatsoc
Facebook: @PerformingArtsAthleticTrainers’Society
Website: https://www.paatsoc.org/
Contact: @paatsoc@gmail.com
Relative Motion
Relative Motion helps dancers easily understand anatomy and the body in motion by use of our patent-pending anatomically designed apparel and corresponding training program. Together, these tools make anatomy visual, and therefore enables a dancer to develop strong technique and foster injury prevention, while also powering them to their fullest potential.
Instagram: @therelativemotionexperience
Facebook: fb.me/therelativemotionexperience
Website: www.therelativemotionexperience.com
Sugarfoot Therapy
Sugarfoot Therapy is a revolutionary Injury Prevention & Conditioning program used by dancers and dance educators world-wide, programmed by Doctors of Physical Therapy in Los Angeles who treat and train many of the world’s top dance athletes.
Instagram: @sugarfoot_therapy Website: www.sugarfoottherapy.comContact: info@sugarfoottherapy.com
Youth Protection Association for Dance (YPAD)
With proven best practices and expert Advisory Panel members, YPAD's online courses provide education and resources regarding the safety and well-being of youth in dance.
Instagram: @ypadnow
Website: www.YPADnow.com
Contact: certification@ypadnow.com