Dance Med Spotlight

Dance Med Spotlight

We dive into the world of dance medicine and science. Our goal is to provide valuable insights & practical knowledge to established professionals, individuals interested in working with dancers, and the dance community as a whole. Tune in to Dance Med Spotlight for amazing conversations with experts, dance industry professionals, & dance community members. Host: Alyssa Arms

Episodes

June 4, 2026

In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, Dr. Alyssa sits down with Marisa Hollingsworth, Executive and Artistic Director of Presenting Denver, to discuss her journey through the dance world and her work supporting artists and organizations throughout Colorado’s performing arts community.

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In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS joined by London-based physiotherapist and performing arts medicine specialist Bethany Shum

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This episode features a conversation with Shane Wuerthner, a former professional ballet dancer turned coach and educator who is passionate about bridging the gap between classical ballet ...

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On this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms is joined by Dr. Kristen Schuyten, PT, DPT, MS, SCS, CSCS — board-certified sports physical therapist, strength and conditio...

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As we close out 2025 and begin the new year, it’s time to reflect on the conversations that shaped 2025—and revisit the episodes that continue to resonate year after year.
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December 18, 2025 61 mins

On this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms is joined by Dr. Rosa Pasculli and Dr. Emma Faulkner for a conversation centered on the Dance/USA Task Force on Dancer Health and its growing impact on the dance community.

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In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS, turns the focus to the Colorado Dance Education Organization (CoDEO). CoDEO President Ann Hunt joins the conversation to share how the organization supports dance educ...

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November 14, 2025 54 mins

In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms talks with Cara Dixon, co-founder and director of Relative Motion. Cara is a dance educator, adjudicator, and choreographer who blends movement, anatomy, and artistry in her teaching.

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In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS sits down with Dr. Marissa Schaeffer, a physical therapist, educator, and founder of FlySpace Physical Therapy in New York City. Marissa blends clinical expertise, business acumen, and deep understanding of the performing arts to create sustain...

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September 18, 2025 51 mins

In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Dr. Sarah Needham-Beck, PhD, FIADMS—a lecturer and researcher in Dance Science and Applied Physiology at the University of Chichester, freelance consultant, and board member for IADMS.

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In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms is joined by Alexandra Beller MFA, CMA—an artistic director, choreographer, educator, and certified movement analyst. A former dancer with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Alexandra is now a leading somatics educator ...

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July 17, 2025 57 mins

In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, we’re diving into practical, actionable strategies to enhance performance, resilience, and overall dancer health with Sarah Tyndall, PT, MPT, OCS. Whether you’re a dancer, parent, teacher, or studio owner, this conversation offers valuab...

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In this week’s episode of Dance Med Spotlight, we’re diving into the mental side of performance with sport psychologist and high-performance coach Dr. Chelsea Pierotti. With a background as both a professional ballet dancer and competitive stu...

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June 19, 2025 56 mins

In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS chats with Dr. Linda Bluestein—a former ballet dancer and physician. Dr. Bluestein specializes in hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). She brings a unique blend of danc...

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In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms sits down with Maria Haralambis, M.Ed., NASM CES, FMT, Ph.D. (C)—a passionate dance science educator, pre-professional ballet teacher, and the founder of The Dance Scientist, L.L.C. Maria ...

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In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms sits down with Kendall Baab, a dance science educator, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and the founder of BodyKinect—an online...

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Join our host, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS, with today’s guest, Dr. Jeffrey A. Russell, PhD, ATC.

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Join our host, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS, with today’s guest, Dr. Matthew Wyon, PhD.

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Join our host, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS, with today’s guest, Galit Friedlander.

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Join our host, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS, with today’s guest, Courtney Adair, LPCC.

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