FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 12 PM to 1 PM
GALLERY
FREE/OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Learn more about a diverse range of dance forms, intricacies of each genre, and common injuries faced by practitioners.
Join Dance Source Houston for Physical Therapy Dance Exchange (PTDX), an immersive experience that will showcase a diverse range of dance forms, explore the intricacies of each genre, and offer valuable insights into the training aspects and common injuries faced by practitioners. The lecture demonstration format is intended to support physical therapy clinicians toward a better understanding of the diverse world of dance and how to best serve that population of movers.
The event is free and open to all interested in learning more about the intersection of dance and medicine!
The dance forms featured in the 2026 PTDX are aerial, African, and heels. Presenters include Jessica Figueroa, Tracie Jackson, and Michelle Reyes. The panel and Q&A will be facilitated by Daisy Su.
Event Highlights:
Training Aspects and Injury Prevention Delve into the world of dance as experts shed light on the training regimens that shape dancers and how that varies by dance form. Presenters will explore dance form specificity (footwear, flooring, apparatus, etc.), the importance of flexibility/mobility/strength, repetitive movements, common injuries, and more.
Performance & Technique Insights:
Discover various dance styles as experienced artists share short performances to provide an example of their dance form. Gain an in-depth understanding of the techniques and physical demands behind each dance style by experiencing it live.
Knowledge Sharing & Q&A:
The session will close with an opportunity to engage in an insightful Q&A where you can pose questions to dancers, creating a platform for collaborative learning.
Join us in celebrating the synergy between the art of dance and the science of physical therapy. PTDX promises to provide valuable insights, foster connections, and inspire a new era of collaboration between these two dynamic disciplines.
Are you a danceworker? Sign up to attend the Dancer Wellness Series and Day of Dancer Health here.
