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Culture, REDs & Dancers

In this "From Around the Field" course, Karen Sheriff, will explore how cultural norms within the performing arts, particularly in classical ballet, shape the risk and presentation of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Drawing from both clinical evidence and lived experience, including…

About this course

The course will examine high training loads, lack of periodization, and missed opportunities for strength integration- set against a cultural backdrop that has historically rewarded stoicism over sustainability. Attendees will gain insight into the systemic changes needed to better protect the health, performance, and future of performing artists.

This is the full version of the course. For ACSM National Members who wish to view the presentation only for free (with no CECs), please click here: Culture, REDs & Dancers - Presentation Only (FREE with Membership) | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

What you will learn

  • Identify cultural and systemic factors within classical ballet that contribute to the risk and under-recognition of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
  • Understand how REDs may remain hidden or misinterpreted in dancers due to normalized dysfunction, aesthetic pressures, and training environments
  • Explore practical strategies to reduce REDs risk in performing artists, including early intervention, load management, and culture-informed support systems

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