These are two or four sided illustrated information sheets covering key topics. They are written by specialists and all health related ones are checked by the Medical and Physiotherapy Advisory Committees that advise the HDP programme.
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You receive all 19 free when you join Dance UK as an individual member and we then will send you new ones as the sheets are periodically updated.
Utilising Available Space
Author: Ava Baron, MSc
Summary: Injuries happen! In fact, 80% of dancers become injured at some point in their careers. 65% of these injuries are from body overuse, however, 35% are from accidents. This sheet looks into the safe and effective use of space for dancers.
Date Published: 2009
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Pregnancy and the Dancer
Author: Edited by Francesca McCoid
Summary: What you need to know about dancing during and post pregnancy. Dancer specific information to supplement the general information given to women when pregnant.
Date Published: 2007
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Fluids for Dancers
Author: Jane Griffin
Summary: Sweating may be an inconvenience but there are very good reasons why you sweat which will be explained in this information sheet.
Date Published: 2001, reviewed and reprinted 2009
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What is Core Stability?
Author: Warrick McNeill
Summary: Physiotherapists use the term 'core stability' to describe what many dancers refer to as being 'pulled up'. Related disciplines such as Pilates and Yoga are also aware of the importance of core stability as the physical foundation or anchor point for movement control. This helps to reduce the risk of injury to the dancer.
Date Published: 1999
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Dancers' Physical Therapy Questions Answered
Summary: By Dance UK's physiotherapy Advisory Group
Date Published: 2000, reviewed and reprinted 2003
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Copyright for Dancers
Author: Madeline Hutchins
Summary: It is useful to know what rights you have over your own works, and you need to respect the copyright of other people's work that you may be using. A dance company will use a wide variety of copyright works, including music, photographs, graphic design, set and costume design and sound recordings as well a dance itself.
Date Published: 2002, reviewed and reprinted 2009
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Finding a Medical or Complementary Health Practitioner
Summary: When dancers are injured it is important that they get proper diagnosis and treatment as quickly as possible by a practitioner who understands their specific needs
Date Published: 1997, revised in 1998, 2001 & 2003
This information sheet is FREE to members. Please join or log in for more information.Dancer's First Aid Box
Summary: This information is for use only in the case of minor injuries/illnesses. Any doubts, send the patient to casuality. Remember, dancers' injuries usually need special attention.
Date Published: 1997, reviewed and reprinted 2003
This information sheet is FREE to members. Please join or log in for more information.A Basic Guide to Pensions (Out of Print)
Author: Sian Alexander
Summary: State support for retirement is dwindling and every one of us needs to change the way we think about the money we earn. It needs to provide for us now, and help support us when we're older.
Date Published: 1998
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Warming Up and Cooling Down
Summary: Why dancers need to warm up and cool down and the most effective way to do so. Includes the physiological basics and information on safe stretching..
Author: Helen Laws, Caroline Marsh, Matthew Wyon
Date Published: 2006
A Basic Guide to Insurance
Author: Robert Israel
Summary: This sheet is designed as an aid for those who have little experience in obtaining insurance and to whom the area seems a veritable minefield.
Date Published: 2009
This information sheet is FREE to members. Please join or log in for more information.Dance Floors
Author: Mark Foley
Summary: This information sheet outlines key factors relating to dance floors and refers to Mark Foley's revised handbook, now titled 'Dance Floors, A handbook for the design of floors for dance.
Date Published: 1998
This information sheet is FREE to members. Please join or log in for more information.Care of the Instrument
Author: Tony Geeves
Summary: Metaphors have been used in the teaching of dance throughout the ages. It is acceptable in some areas of the dance profession to refer to the body as the instrument of the dancer.
Date Published: 1990
This information sheet is FREE to members. Please join or log in for more information.Metamorphosis of a Dancer
Author: Tony Geeves
Summary: Some reflections and guidelines on the painful transition that comes to all of us whose working role in society has become our identity.
Date Published: 1990
Cost: This information sheet is currently available only as photostat copy. It is therefore free to members and non-members.
Are you an Employee, Self-Employed or a Worker
Summary: An information sheet to help you through the maze of employment issues
Date Published: 2004
Myths and Facts about Dance and the Body
Summary: This information sheet was produced by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria and has been published by Ausdance
Date Published: 1994, reviewed and reprinted 2003
This information sheet is FREE to members. Please join or log in for more information.How to Have Healthy Bones
Author: Valerie Sayce
Summary: Simple information on how to avoid osteoporosis
Date Published: 1994, reviewed and reprinted 2003
This information sheet is FREE to members. Please join or log in for more information.Nutrition for Dancers
Author: Jasmine Challis
Summary: As a dancer, to perform at your best you need to have the right amount of 'fuel' on board for classes, rehearsals and performances. A healthy diet will optimise your energy stores, enable you to train effectively and allow your immune system to fight off infections and illnesses as well as help you recover from injury.
Date Published: 2003, reviewed and reprinted 2009
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Author: Rachele Quested
Summary: Muscle imbalance is a complex concept that affects most, if not all, dancers to a greater or lesser extent.
Date Published: 2003, revised 2009.
This information sheet is FREE to members. Please join or log in for more information.'Burnout' in Dance
Author: Dr. Yiannis Koutedakis
Summary: 'Burnout' in Dance
Date Published: 2000, reviewed and reprinted 2009
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