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Dance Injuries Prevention Workshop by Hong Kong Association of Dance Medicine and Science (HK)

Tuesday 30 June 2026

9.30am – 12.30pm HKT

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Event Date:

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Event Time:

9.30am – 12.30pm HKT

Country:

Location:

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Wan Chai

Available Online?

No

Who’s it for?

Members and teachers

Fee:

Members HK$870
Non-members HK$990

Contact:

hello@radhk.org

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This half-day interactive workshop focuses on dance medicine and injuries prevention in dance environment, delivered by Hong Kong Association of Dance Medicine and Science (HKADMS).

Ballet dancers are susceptible to injuries as they constantly put stress and pressure on their bodies. This workshop will begin by explaining the field of Dance Medicine and introducing the strategies for preventing injuries that commonly associated with dance. Participants will gain knowledge of practices to ensure safety and prevent students’ injuries while dancing.

Specifically, participants will learn how to prevent and manage dance related hip injuries, as well as understand the difference between flexibility and hypermobility to enhance their awareness of these conditions and their implication for dancers’ performance. In addition, participants will also learn techniques to strengthen and condition dancers, enabling them to adapt the techniques in teaching to increase students’ well-being.

Aims

The aim of this workshop is to equip participants with knowledge and understanding of basic dance medicine concepts and prevention in common dance-related injuries, to improve the well-being of dancers.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the activity, you will:

  • Have a greater understanding of dance medicine topics and practice preventing common dance injuries.
  • Gain knowledge of dance-related hip injury prevention and management.
  • Have a greater understanding to identify the conditions of flexibility and hypermobility, as well as their implication for dancers.
  • Learn basic strengthening and conditioning techniques of how to improve performance and well-being of dancers’ health and safe dancing.

Venue

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai

Recommended Preparation

Wear comfortable clothing.

Props (TBC).

Please kindly prepare 1-3 questions in advance of the workshop so that the HKADMS can tailor the session to address specific topics of interest. To submit the question(s), please email hello@radhk.org with your questions by 31 May 2026 Sunday.

Speakers

Dr. Samuel Ling

MBChB (HK), ChM (Edinburgh), FRCSEd (Ortho), FHKCOS, FHKAM (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Assistant Professor, CUHK

Vice President, Hong Kong Association of Dance Medicine and Science

Associate Editor (Journal of Orthopedics, Traumatology & Rehabilitation)

Council member (HKOA – Foot & Ankle Chapter)

Ms. Kelly Lam

Registered Physiotherapist (HK)

Physiotherapist, Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited

Ms. Tracy Tang

Registered Physiotherapist (HK), Registered Nurse (HK)

Secretary, Hong Kong Association of Dance Medicine and Science

Ms. Lucy Lo

Former dancer of the Hong Kong Dance Company

MSc Sports Science and Physical Activity (CUHK)

BFA (Honours) in Dance (HKAPA)

CPD Hours

3 hours Time-Valued CPD

How to Book

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If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please contact the Hong Kong Office, hello@radhk.org.

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