NYU Langone’s Harkness Center For Dance Injuries

01/23/2026

Join us tomorrow, January 24, for our FIRST Saturday Series workshop of 2026!

Voice Anatomy and Function for Dancers
with special guest and speech-language pathologist Aaron M. Johnson, PhD, co-director of the NYU Langone Voice and Swallowing Center

*In person at Harkness Center for Dance Injuries from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET.*

For dancers who use their voices in performance, this workshop will review best practices for vocal health. For dancers not accustomed to using their voices in their artistic endeavors, this workshop will be an opportunity to better understand this vital part of our body and how it relates to both our art form and our identity. Dr. Johnson will discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the three-part vocal system (breathing, phonation, and resonance), practical exercises for maintaining vocal health, common vocal problems in performers, and guidance on when to seek professional care for voice concerns.

Clink the LinkTree in our bio to register.

01/23/2026

Join us tomorrow, January 24, for our FIRST Saturday Series workshop of 2026!

Voice Anatomy and Function for Dancers

with special guest and speech-language pathologist Aaron M. Johnson, PhD, co-director of the NYU Langone Voice and Swallowing Center

*In person at Harkness Center for Dance Injuries from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET.*

For dancers who use their voices in performance, this workshop will review best practices for vocal health. For dancers not accustomed to using their voices in their artistic endeavors, this workshop will be an opportunity to better understand this vital part of our body and how it relates to both our art form and our identity. Dr. Johnson will discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the three-part vocal system (breathing, phonation, and resonance), practical exercises for maintaining vocal health, common vocal problems in performers, and guidance on when to seek professional care for voice concerns.

Register at https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries

01/23/2026

As the new year begins, dance and theatre companies are hitting the road for touring season once again. Life on tour is exciting but brings unique challenges when it comes to maintaining health and wellness. Supporting the body and mind while traveling takes intention, planning, and flexibility. Here are a few practical tips to consider before setting off for travel. Stay tuned for part two of this infographic series, focused on strategies to support performance while on tour.

01/21/2026

Our athletic trainer, Hailey Calkins, hit the road again, kicking off the 2026 tour season with Dance Theatre of Harlem in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After a four-show weekend, DTH has another week in the city before its first international tour stop in Ottawa, Canada.

01/20/2026

The deadline is approaching to apply for our spring 2027 Physical Therapy Student Clinical Affiliation Program!

Physical therapy students in their final academic year who have already completed an orthopedic affiliation may apply for our full-time, hospital-based Physical Therapy Student Clinical Affiliation Program.

Please find details and application at https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries.
Apply for spring 2027 by January 31, 2026!

Photo: spring 2025 PT student Meredith Moreland with Harkness Center physical therapist Dr. Gia Salerno, PT

01/16/2026

Hot off the press! Our physical therapist, Patti Cavaleri, PT, DPT contributed some helpful tips to this Dance Magazine article on pirouettes.

Behind every dancer who sails through multiple turns is someone who’s also experienced the frustration of a pirouette not coming together. Some days the balance, momentum, and timing fall into place; other days even a single clean rotation feels like a struggle. For insight into building the stren...

01/16/2026

Are you an athletic training student with a passion for the performing arts? 🎭
Apply for our Athletic Training Student Clinical Affiliation Program!
The deadline for our Fall 2026 semester is February 1st, 2026.

Athletic training students in their final academic year are invited to apply for our full-time, hospital-based Clinical Affiliation Program. This program is designed for those eager to support artists and performers in a dynamic clinical setting.

For internship details and application information, click the LinkTree in our bio.

Video features one of our current athletic training student interns, Alazia Peters 🌟

01/16/2026

We always enjoy teaching Injury Prevention Workshops for the Gibney Winter (& Summer!) Study program students. This week, Ella Otto, MS, LAT, ATC (front row center) taught this talented group of young dancers.

If you are interested in hosting a Harkness Center Injury Prevention Workshop for your school or company, email us at Harkness@nyulangone.org.

We tailor content and offer a sliding scale fee. Workshops are taught by licensed healthcare providers who specialize in dance medicine.

01/14/2026

Join our SECOND Saturday Series workshop of 2026 on February 21!

The Dancer’s Skeleton: Building Strength from the Inside Out
Format: Virtual
Date: Sat. Feb. 21, 2026
Joshua Honrado, DAT, LAT, ATC
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

This workshop translates current bone science into practical strategies tailored for dancers to support performance longevity and reduce bone injury risk. Learn how alignment, smart loading, and dancer-specific fueling build resilient skeletal structure. Participants will gain actionable guidance on training progression, recovery, and studio environment considerations.

https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries
Find a complete list of 2026 Saturday workshops on the registration page! Our educational theme for the year is BODIES: A deep dive into our anatomy.

01/13/2026

Our assistant director, Alison Deleget, MS, LAT, ATC and program manager, Lauren McIntyre, LAT, ATC attended the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association (EATA) convention in Boston this past weekend, a great place to meet colleagues and mentors from all career stages.

Pictured: Lauren with Jesse Townsend, Manager of Athletic Training & Development for UPMC Sports Medicine
Fun fact: Jesse was Lauren’s athletic trainer at Greensburg Salem High School, and they reconnected in an EATA workshop!

01/12/2026

Our newest team member is medical office associate, Christina Brodwith!

Christina is a caring administrative professional who values organization and teamwork. She is deeply committed to ensuring outstanding patient care is top priority. In her role, she looks forward to supporting leadership and ensuring organizational goals are met with excellence, professionalism, and integrity. Our patients can meet Christina in our physical therapy office.

Welcome, Christina!

01/09/2026

Happy New Year!
Harkness Center for Dance Injuries is excited to launch its educational theme for 2026:
BODIES—A deep dive into our anatomy

Throughout the year, our community programming will focus on functional anatomy through a biopsychosocial lens specific to anyone who identifies as a dancer. We will prioritize injury risk reduction while increasing our overall well-being; and we will discover new ways that we can align our aesthetic visions with the science of our health.

Join our FIRST Saturday Series workshop of 2026 on January 24!

Voice Anatomy and Function for Dancers

*Led by special guest and speech-language pathologist Aaron M. Johnson, PhD, co-director of the NYU Langone Voice and Swallowing Center.
*In person at Harkness Center for Dance Injuries from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET.

For dancers who use their voices in performance, this workshop will review best practices for vocal health. For dancers not accustomed to using their voices in their artistic endeavors, this workshop will be an opportunity to better understand this vital part of our body and how it relates to both our art form and our identity. Dr. Johnson will discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the three-part vocal system (breathing, phonation, and resonance), practical exercises for maintaining vocal health, common vocal problems in performers, and guidance on when to seek professional care for voice concerns.

Register now and find a complete list of 2026 Saturday workshops on the registration page!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-series-voice-anatomy-and-function-for-dancers-tickets-1979740809053?aff=oddtdtcreator