Dancers are athletes, artists, and humans—and each of those roles comes with unique health needs. At ShamRockk, we believe that caring for the whole dancer is just as important as supporting their artistry. This page gathers resources to help you navigate nutrition, injury prevention, mental wellness, and overall balance during the demanding transition from school to professional life.
Explore Our Trusted Practitioners - Meet the dietitians, physical therapists, and mental health professionals who already support our ShamRockks.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 998
Crisis Hotline: "HOME" to 741-741
Dance Magazine: https://www.dancemagazine.com/dance-and-mental-health
Dance Spirit: https://dancespirit.com/dancer-mental-health-care
Minding the Gap: https://www.wearemindingthegap.com/post/dont-suffer-in-silence
Doctors For Dancers bridges the gap between dance medicine and the dance industry, recognizing dancers as true artistic athletes with unique needs. Their mission is to promote health, safety, and longevity in dance by connecting dancers, teachers, and parents with specialists who understand the demands of the art form. With a worldwide directory of trusted providers—both local and virtual—Doctors For Dancers makes it easy to find support for every stage of the dance journey.
IADMS is an inclusive organization for professionals who care for those who dance by evolving best practices in dance science, education, research, and medical care to support optimal health, well-being, training, and performance.
The comprehensive medical team at NYU Langone's Harkness Center for Dance Injuries includes doctors, surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and acupuncturists, who offer specialized care for dance-related injuries through consultations, physical therapy, injury prevention programs, emergency services, video visits, and athletic training outreach. As part of Sports Health at NYU Langone, the program offers comprehensive medical, rehabilitation, and performance support, with financial assistance available and a commitment to ensuring that no professional or pre-professional dancer is turned away due to an inability to pay.
https://nyulangone.org/care-services/harkness-center-for-dance-injuries
Danscend’s mission is to bring mental wellness to the forefront of dance training by providing a space for education, application, and community to dancers, educators, and professionals.
We are on a mission to see mental health treated with the same seriousness as physical health in dance culture.
The providers and resources listed on this page are shared as a service to our community. We do not endorse or guarantee the outcomes of any services, treatments, or advice they may provide. Our decision to feature these providers is based on personal and professional relationships as well as feedback from dancers who have worked with them. Every dancer’s needs are unique, and we encourage you to use your own judgment and consult with qualified professionals when making decisions about your health and wellness.
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