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Understanding Self-Harm in Dance: What UK Dance Teachers Are Seeing
In recent years, dance teachers across the UK have noticed that more and more young dancers are engaging in self-harm and requesting more guidance around supporting their students at risk. But what does self-harm look like in the world of dance? A new study published in the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology and led by Maria Kolitsida, under the supervision of Professor Jennifer Cumming, Dr Anna Lavis and Dr Erin Sanchez, explores this question.

SPRINT project
Jul 23 min read


Thank You for Supporting the 2nd National Survey on Safeguarding in Dance
As the 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance officially closes, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part, whether by completing the survey, sharing it with colleagues, or helping to raise awareness across the UK dance sector.

SPRINT project
Jul 12 min read


Emma Wins Poster Award at IADMS Conference!
As we touch down in the UK following the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) annual conference in Rimini,...

SPRINT project
Oct 25, 20244 min read


SPRINT Project Holds Dance Sandpit!
This week we are sharing information about a dance sandpit event that the SPRINT Project held at The Exchange in September. Read on to...

SPRINT project
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Take Part in Scientific Research!
This week we are sharing information on how to take part in two SPRINT Project PhD students’ research! Michelle Schachtler Dwarika and...

SPRINT project
Sep 27, 20242 min read


New Systematic Review Protocol is Published!
As a researcher, getting your work published in a scientific journal is important. Some might even argue that it is the bread and butter...

SPRINT project
Sep 6, 20243 min read


Grace goes to Glasgow: ECSS 2024
This year’s European College of Sports Science (ECSS) Congress was held in a not so sunny Glasgow – all the waterproofs were needed for...

SPRINT project
Jul 12, 20244 min read


SPRINT Project says Ciao to the 34th IADMS Annual Conference!
This week we are very excited to celebrate conference abstract successes within the SPRINT Project team! Prof Jennifer Cumming and PhD...

SPRINT project
May 31, 20242 min read


Dancers Have a Right to a Safe Dance Environment
Viewpoint calls for research and action on safeguarding and abuse prevention in elite dance. Image description: Photo of a dancer jumping...

SPRINT project
May 10, 20244 min read


Conference abstracts accepted!
This week we are excited to share more successes from the SPRINT Project team! Dr Mary Quinton, Dr Grace Tidmarsh, and PhD Researcher...

SPRINT project
Apr 12, 20242 min read


SPRINT Project celebrates recent successes!
This week we are celebrating the successes of three SPRINT Project team members, Michelle Schachtler Dwarika, Dr Grace Tidmarsh and Dr...

SPRINT project
Mar 22, 20242 min read


The why and how of intervention frameworks – a report about visiting a person-based approach workshop
You might have heard the term “intervention” quite a lot – on TV (if you know How I Met Your Mother, you know what we mean!) or maybe...

SPRINT project
Feb 29, 20246 min read


Maria Kolitsida wins One Dance UK’s Science & Research in Dance Award!
Today we are bringing you the brilliant news that on Saturday, the 10th of February, Maria Kolitsida, PhD Student in the SPRINT Project,...

SPRINT project
Feb 14, 20243 min read


Mary presents winning poster at Campaign to End Loneliness conference
On Thursday 8th February, SPRINT project member Dr Mary Quinton presented at the Campaign to End Loneliness international conference....

SPRINT project
Feb 9, 20242 min read


January reset: a brief guide to mental health for dancers
Last autumn, Dr. Imogen Aujla, a dance researcher and life coach, approached me to write a blog post for DanceinMind, a website that is...

SPRINT project
Jan 19, 202411 min read


An Inspiring End to 2023!
On Wednesday 13th December, the School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham held their annual...

SPRINT project
Jan 12, 20242 min read


SPRINT Project attend DSEP conference 2023!
Image description: A photo of Dr Mary Quinton, Dr Grace Tidmarsh and Prof Jennifer Cumming presenting at the annual Division of Sport and...

SPRINT project
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Up, up and away…to Norway! A PhD Researcher's travel diary.
Image description: A photo of Michelle in Oslo, Norway. Earlier this month, SPRINT Project PhD Researcher Michelle Schachtler Dwarika...

SPRINT project
Nov 17, 20236 min read


Dr Sanna Nordin-Bates wins the 2023 IADMS Dance Educators Award!
The SPRINT Project are congratulating Dr Sanna Nordin-Bates for receiving this year's International Association of Dance Medicine and...

SPRINT project
Nov 10, 20232 min read


From Studio to Seminar: Dancing My Way into Research
Hello, I'm Niamh Callaghan, and I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a new Masters by Research student and a proud member of the SPRINT...

SPRINT project
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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