Welcome to Dance Med Spotlight, hosted by Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS.
This podcast brings together the worlds of dance, medicine, performance, and wellness to help the entire dance community make informed, supportive, and sustainable choices.
Each episode features conversations with leaders in dance science, physical therapy, performance coaching, research, and dance education. Whether you’re a dancer navigating training demands, a parent trying to support your dancer’s health, a teacher fostering safe technique, or a clinician working with artistic athletes — this podcast is your resource for evidence-informed, dancer-centered insight.
Who This Podcast Is For
- Dancers – Learn how to train smarter, understand your body, boost performance, and reduce injury risk so you can keep doing what you love.
- Dance Parents – Get clear, practical guidance to help your dancer thrive — physically, mentally, and emotionally — through the demands of classes, rehearsals, and competition seasons.
- Dance Teachers & Studio Owners – Explore movement-health principles that integrate seamlessly into class and rehearsal, helping your dancers stay strong and adaptable.
- Clinicians & Wellness Providers – Gain deeper context for working with dancers of all levels, from pre-professional to professional, with insights you can immediately apply in the clinic.
What You’ll Hear Each Month
- Thoughtful, in-depth interviews with experts in dance medicine, education, and performance
- Real-world stories from studios, stages, competitions, and rehab settings
- Actionable takeaways dancers and parents can use right away
- Dance-friendly explanations of movement science and training principles
- A strong focus on injury-risk reduction, sustainable training, healthy fueling, and whole-person wellness
- Topics that meet dancers and families where they are — including hypermobility, pointe readiness, off-season recovery, strength development, and more
Why Listeners Love It
- Clear, relatable conversations that make science usable
- A welcoming, supportive tone that centers the dancer’s long-term success
- A blend of clinical expertise and real-life dance experience
- Monthly deep-dives that give you time to absorb and apply what you learn
Join the Community
Tune in once a month and strengthen your understanding of how dancers can train, recover, and perform with longevity.
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About the Host
The podcast is hosted by Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS — a dance-specialist physical therapist with 35+ years of training in multiple dance genres. Alyssa maintains a robust personal practice as a dancer herself: taking classes, training with private coaches, performing, and competing. She is also faculty in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program and operates her own dance-focused clinic, Back in Step PT, in Colorado. This combination of clinical expertise, teaching, and long-term artistic experience allows her to bridge the gap between movement science and real-world dance culture.
