Published: 26 May 2026
Author: Leigh Ponniah, MA, MSc – IADMS Executive Director
The International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) celebrates its long-term partnership with the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation with the launch of the newly reimagined IADMS Bulletin for Dancers & Teachers in 2026. Led by Editor-in-Chief Elsa Urmston, this open-access publication translates cutting-edge research into practical studio tools to support global dancer health.
Bridging Research and Practice: The IADMS Bulletin for Dancers & Teachers
The International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) celebrates a vital, long-term partnership with the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation to produce the IADMS Bulletin for Dancers & Teachers. Serving as a completely open-access public resource, the Bulletin bridges the gap between complex research and everyday studio practice.
Project & Outcomes
Under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Elsa Urmston, PhD, MS, and a dedicated international editorial staff, the Bulletin translates dense scientific data into accessible, practitioner-oriented articles. Drawing directly on leading peer-reviewed academic sources—including the prestigious Journal of Dance Medicine & Science (JDMS)—the publication strips away academic jargon to present evidence-based insights in plain English.
Impact
The Bulletin empowers dancers, educators, studio teachers, and parents with the knowledge needed to optimize training, enhance performance, and protect dancer health and safety. Articles tackle essential, real-world topics ranging from dancer nutrition and inflammation management to biomechanics, turnout conditioning, and pointe readiness. By making this wealth of information free and downloadable worldwide, IADMS democratizes dance science, providing actionable tools that can be immediately implemented in local dance communities.
Key People
This impactful resource is driven by Editor-in-Chief Elsa Urmston, Associate Editors Susan Mayes and Jia Xi Lee, Assistant Editor Joan Liu, and Co-Founding Editor-in-Chief Gayanne Grossman, alongside a multidisciplinary advisory board of clinicians, educators, and artists.
