About the Screening Project

Summary

The screening assessment IS:

  • A quick screen designed to find “red flags”
  • Performed by health care professionals trained to administer the tests
  • An opportunity for dancers to meet the health care team
  • A source for individual referrals, recommendations and individualized preventative exercise programs
  • A living document that changes regularly based on experience and the most recent research

The screening is NOT:

  • A comprehensive physical evaluation
  • Meant for students or non-professional dancers
  • A research tool

Dancers' Perspective on the Post-Hire Health Screen


Disclaimer

The Annual Post-Hire Screening Assessment was designed for professional adult dancers. It was created by health care professionals to aid full-time company dancers. It is not appropriate as a preventative health care screen in any other setting. Many of the tests are standard physical therapy tests that have been modified or defined in ways appropriate to this population. In a college or school setting, there maybe different standards that would make a test “positive” or “negative”. The goals of such a health intake might also differ in college or school settings. In addition, for students who are still growing, range of motion should always be measured, so a true “screening” is not appropriate.

Access to Task Force Screen & Guidelines

In order to assist and support the health care professionals administering the screening assessment, the screen tool and the guidelines for use are only available through the Executive Committee.


Please contact the Task Force for this season’s version of the screening tool and usage guidelines.