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Injury Prevention Resources for Performing Arts & Film - Dance


Film | Theatre | Music | Dance | General

The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the performing arts and film industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

Orientation for Young and New Workers from Actsafe

"Due to the high degree of mobility of the workforce in the motion picture industry, implementation of this regulation may seem challenging. Actsafe has developed the following information to assist our industries in conducting New and Young Worker Orientations."
Source: Actsafe (formerly SHAPE, Safety and Health in Arts Production and Entertainment)
* PDF (141 KB)

Working at Heights in the Live Production Industry in B.C.

This new manual will help those that work in the performing arts understand the WorkSafeBC requirements and industry safe work practices for working at heights.
Source: Actsafe (formerly SHAPE, Safety and Health in Arts Production and Entertainment)
* PDF (1.5 MB)

Performing Arts Safety (PAS) Program

The PAS program is a free service which provides the tools, information and resources to put a personalized health and safety program into place for your Performing Arts organization.

For information on the PAS Program, please contact Actsafe. Phone: 604.733.4682 Email: .

Actsafe Library

Actsafe has a lending library; as well as many documents available for download or viewing online.
Source: Actsafe (formerly SHAPE, Safety and Health in Arts Production and Entertainment)
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Good Nutrition for Dancers

The benefits of good nutrition are numerous, and even more so for dancers. Constant training takes a toll on muscles, joints and bones. Good eating habits can improve the recovery from such strain, and even assist with lean muscle growth and soft tissue repair.
Source: Actsafe (formerly SHAPE, Safety and Health in Arts Production and Entertainment)
* PDF (103 KB)

Dancers and MSI: Symptoms, contributing factors, and types of injuries

Quick study developed by Actsafe to help dancers identify Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) and to educate them about the various types of MSI.
Source: Actsafe (formerly SHAPE, Safety and Health in Arts Production and Entertainment)
* PDF (87 KB)

Dancers and MSI: Prevention and treatment

Quick study developed by Actsafe to help dancers prevent and treat Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI).
Source: Actsafe (formerly SHAPE, Safety and Health in Arts Production and Entertainment)
* PDF (78 KB)

Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) For Musicians And Dancers: A Resource Guide

This resource guide provides information and resources for the prevention of musculoskeletal injury (MSI) in performers.
Source: Actsafe (formerly SHAPE, Safety and Health in Arts Production and Entertainment)
* PDF (6 MB)

Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists - B.C. Chapter

The Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists World Wide Web information resource page provides information from the East and West. From there you can find out what is happening with CADA/Ontario and CADA/BC, as well as exploring other links to the dance world.
Source: CADA/BC (Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists)
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Dancers Transition Resource Centre

"DTRC was founded in 1985 and its mandate is to help dancers make necessary transitions into, within, and from professional performing careers. It also operates as a resource centre for the dance community and the general public by providing seminars, educational materials, networking and information, as well as supporting activities that enhance the socio-economic conditions of artists."
Source: DTRC (Dancers Transition Resource Centre)
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Grand Chain: The Edinburgh Scottish Dance Resource

Grand Chain is a set of resources for Scottish Dancers the world over, based in Edinburgh. If you do some form of Scottish Dance - be it Scottish Country Dance, Ceilidh, Highland, Step, Reeling, or even Scottish Music this resource lists some suggested exercises to help prevent dance injuries.
Source: Grand Chain
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