The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) School of Dance, in collaboration with the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS), is pleased to organise the IADMS Regional Meeting.
Be part of an inspiring two-day programme bringing together dance educators, performers, postgraduate students, dance science specialists, and healthcare professionals from around the world.
Through expert-led lectures and practice-based workshops, participants will explore holistic approaches to dance training, well-being, and performance. Engage with current research and gain practical strategies in conditioning, nutrition, and psychology, empowering you to apply sustainable and integrated approaches to dance education and performance excellence.
Programme Details
Programme Highlights:
- Expert-led lectures and practice-based workshops
- Practical strategies in conditioning, nutrition, and psychology
- Engagement with current research to enhance teaching, performance, and student well-being
- Tools to implement a sustainable and integrated approach to dance education
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The programme is eligible for external, time-valued Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation with relevant dance organisations.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion, which may be used to claim CPD credits or hours in line with their organisation’s professional development requirements.
Speakers:
- We are currently finalising our speaker programme. Confirmed speakers will be announced shortly.
Programme Schedule:
| 3 April 2026 | 4 April 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0830 – 0900 | Register | 0930 – 1030 | Workshop 3 |
| 0900 – 0925 | Opening remarks | 1045 – 1145 | Workshop 4 |
| 0930 – 1030 | Workshop 1 | 1145 – 1300 | Lunch break |
| 1045 – 1145 | Workshop 2 | 1300 – 1400 | Talk 3 |
| 1145 – 1300 | Lunch break | 1415 – 1515 | Talk 4 |
| 1300 – 1400 | Talk 1 | 1530 – 1630 | Talk 5 |
| 1415 – 1515 | Talk 2 | 1645 – 1745 | Panel discussion + Q&A |
| 1530 – 1645 | Discuss, reflect, and apply | 1745 – 1800 | Closing remarks |
| 1700 – 1730 | Close the day |
Detailed Programme:
To be confirmed
Ticketing & Price
Ticketing:
Price:
Early Bird (registration by Feb 10th 2026), members of International Association of Dance Science and Medicine (IADMS), registered teachers of Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)*:
1800 HKD for 2 days, 1300 HKD for 1 day.
*Discount code will be shared by IADMS and ISTD. Please enter the discount code when buying tickets. Membership validity will be verified at registration.
Full price: 2000 HKD for 2 days, 1400 HKD for 1 day
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, School of Dance alumni, can email dancescience@hkapa.edu to request free tickets on a first come first serve basis. Please provide your name and phone number.
Participants are encouraged to attend the full programme.
Terms and Conditions
- Ticket Policy: All ticket purchases are non-refundable.
- Language of Delivery: Sessions will be conducted in English and/or Chinese. Student assistants may be available to support translation.
- Photography and Recording: Unauthorized photography, audio, or video recording during sessions is strictly prohibited.
- Speakers’ Views: The opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the organisers.
- Programme Changes: The organizers reserve the right to modify the programme or speakers without prior notice.
- Organisers’ Authority: The organisers retain final authority in all matters relating to the event, including the resolution of disputes or issues arising during the event.
Contact
Please send an email to dancescience@hkapa.edu for enquires.