Dance for Health

An intensive two-day training focused on dance for health. The training will alternate between short theoretical presentations and practical workshops drawing from various dance practices. It is primarily intended for students and professionals interested in dance and health, but may also appeal to those interested in the broader field of performing arts in health. The training is structured into four modules.

Module 1 – Foundations, Approaches, and Terminology
This module aims to clarify the foundations and terminology related to certain practices (e.g., adapted dance, inclusive dance, intervention, somatic practices, therapy), in order to better distinguish potential roles (e.g., artist, educator, practitioner, therapist). The concepts covered will be explored through a practical workshop. The module will address the challenges posed by these foundations and terminologies in the development of practice.

Module 2 – Adapting Dance Content: Participation and Intervention
This module focuses on adapting dance content to encourage, support, and facilitate participation. For example, one workshop will explore how to adapt content according to levels of difficulty and effort, including transitions from standing to seated positions. A second workshop will address the adaptation of dance content for intervention purposes, with more specific goals in mind.

Module 3 – Adapting Dance Content: Methodology and Objectives
This module highlights the importance of working from clearly defined objectives in order to develop specific and relevant dance content. Adaptation will be discussed in terms of methodology and dance as an "active ingredient." This module also aims to clarify how research on dance for health is conducted, including its challenges and opportunities. Topics will include the implications of interdisciplinary and intersectoral work, setting the stage for Module 4.

Module 4 – Adapting Dance Content: Interdisciplinary and Intersectoral Perspectives
This module explores dance adaptation from an interdisciplinary and intersectoral perspective. A practical workshop will present a case study of a rehabilitation project combining group dance and autonomous practice using video capsules. The themes addressed in the workshop can be applied to other types of projects and populations. The module will conclude with a discussion of development opportunities, highlighting key considerations and challenges for practices that integrate dance, health, and well-being.

Participation is limited. Please reserve your spot in advance and notify us if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

• Duration: 2 days
• Location: Studios GB, Édifice Wilder Espace Danse, 1435 de Bleury, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2H7
• Language: The workshop will be held in French
• Cost:
  Pre-sale (before taxes, up to 15 days before the workshop):
  $352.25 – general public (405)
  $313.11 – RQD members (360)
  Regular (before taxes):
  $391.39 – general public (450)
  $347.90 – RQD members (400)