THE DANCE SCIENTIST,
LLC.

A Dance Science Educational Platform

Mini-Courses

Full-Courses

E-Books
What we offer

Your ONE stop shop for all of your Dance Science needs.

I'm telling you, we have it all here. The following items are what we proudly offer:
  • Online Courses
  • Master Classes
  • Printable E-Books
  • Mini-Courses
  • Mentoring Sessions
  • Blogs
  • Podcast
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OUR MISSION
Dance Science Awareness
OUR GOALS
to Make Dance Science the Norm
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Master Classes, Printables, Courses

Hello, I'm The Dance Scientist!

I'm Maria Haralambis, M.Ed., NASM CES, FMT, a current Ph.D. student, Adjunct Faculty, & CEO of The Dance Scientist, L.L.C.​

The Dance Scientist

I'm highly involved in the following organizations:​
(1) Journal of Dance Education - Peer Reviewer
(2) Doctors for Dancers - Advisory Board Member
(3) Doctors for Dancers - Marketing Committee
(4) IADMS - Promotions Committee

(5) Healthy Dancer Canada - Planning Committee
(6) Healthy Dancer Canada - Outreach & Communications Committee
(7) NDEO - National Honor Society for Dance Arts Judge
(8) NDEO - Advocacy Sub-Committee Co-Chair

A warm welcome & thanks for being here!

"Making Dance Science more affordable, accessible, & streamlined for Dancers & Educators."
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There's something for everyone here.

The Tier System

TIER 1 - PRINTABLES

For those looking for something general, quick, convenient, & low cost.

TIER 2 - MINI COURSES

For those looking for something slightly more in depth & 1-2 hours of content.

TIER 3 - ONLINE COURSES

For those looking for more advanced-level content & can spend more time, money, and effort.
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What makes us different

What is Dance Science?

"Dance Science is an expanding area of research and study; it aims to investigate dance practice in its broadest sense, to explore areas such as training and performance, dancer health and safe-practice and the impact of dance on areas of health and wellbeing among other populations" (Trinity Laban Website).
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It benefits both Dancers & Educators by making the dance world a better place
Dancers have unique needs and execute very specific movement patterns
It examines the science behind the art form so that the health of dancers is optimized
Dancers have high injury risk, so learning about Dance Science is crucial

Upgrade your pedagogy through my E-Books

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Periodization 101

A basic guide on Periodization - how it's used with athletes, applying it to the dance world, and specific examples of building a training program for various dance environments.
$14.99
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The Ultimate Ballet Guide

Your ultimate guide to all things ballet - including history, pointework, anatomy, dance science, and general teaching tips.
$19.99
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Warm-Ups 101

A basic guide on Warm-Ups (WU). Perfect for Dance Educators out there who want evidence-based tips for building effective warm-ups.
$14.99
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The Core Posters

Teach your dancers the anatomy of the core with these fun posters! 
$14.99
printable e-books

A peak into The Dance Science Shop - My Shopify

Here's where you can find all of my Printable E-books that I offer on a wide range of topics in Dance, Dance Education, and Dance Science.
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Here are the services I offer

All of these are constantly being evolved & developed as I expand my knowledge in Dance Science.

Dance Screenings

Online Courses

Master Classes

Printable E-Books

Blog Posts

Podcast

Listen to our Podcast

The Dance Science Podcast

A space to drive discussion & cultivate a sense of community towards progressing the field of Dance Science.
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  • Groups for Beginners
  • Daily help from experienced instructors
  • Marketing insights and analysis
This is how we pivot & progress the field is by having tough, honest, & multidisciplinary conversations.
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The Dance Science Blog

Collaborative Posts

A combination of guest posts & posts written by me.

Multidisciplinary

Covering a wide range of topics.

Evidence-Based

Rooted in the latest research.
As The Dance Scientist, I streamline & simplify the scientific concepts & translate them into digestible products that are evidence-based.
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The Dance Science Center: A platform of online Dance Science courses

The affordable, accessible, and engaging way to uplevel your Pedagogy.
  • Evidence-Based
  • Interactive & Engaging
  • Both Mini & Full Courses
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Video

In each course

Workbooks

Included in each course

Text Material

Such as articles

Certificates

Upon Completion
Our courses

Check out our courses catalogue

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  Get your free digital guide on Turnout Myths

Instantly become more kinesthetically aware using the latest research on Turnout.
  • Based on the most recent research on Turnout. Plus, a full references list is included.
  • Embody & Teach more effective turnout
  • Bonus Content -My favorite teaching cues for Dancers & Educators for visualizing more safe & effective turnout.
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"Dancers often have an inaccurate perception of the joint action and muscle use in turnout. Clarifying the anatomical reality helps them to use it efficiently"

(Daniels, 2007).
"Confusion regarding the use of turnout is prevalent. Dancers are frequently uncertain how much turnout they have or how to use it properly"

 (Grossman et al., 2005).
"Since many dancers are visual, kinesthetic, & spatial learners, it is important to address multiple styles through anatomical drawings, skeletons, somatics, palpation, self-touch, imagery, & spatial instructions"
(Daniels, 2007).

The Dance Science Newsletter

FREE TEACHING TIPS DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.
  • MERCH COUPON CODES
  • FIRST ACCESS TO LAUNCHES
  • COURSE COUPON CODES
  • FREE TEACHING TIPS
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Virtual coaching

Technique Tune-Ups: Coaching for Dance Educators

Hour-long deep-dive coaching sessions for Dance Educators on advice, tips, & strategies for improving the way you teach a certain skill. 
🩷 Choose from a list of 6 things to focus on in your session
🩷 No cookie-cutter information. This is personal and individualized.
🩷 A Simple Way to Blend Modern Science into your Dance Pedagogy.
🩷 You're Paying for my Education, Expertise, and Experience.
🩷 Not just another coaching session
🩷 $65 USD Per Session

🩷 Coached by The Dance Scientist
product highlights

Meet my MARCH Product Highlights

Dance Kinesiology
Book Feature
  • In my opinion, the best longer & more detailed DS book
  • Nearly 300 illustrations full color
  • Tons of teacher materials!
Plie Shirt
Teacher Must-Have
  • Choose from many styles & colors
  • Many sizes available
  • Great for teaching or as a warm-up!
Artistic Athlete
Merch Feature
  • Designed to represent dancers being artistic athletes
  • No branding, lots of styles & colors
  • Use ATHLETE10 for 10% off
Foam Roller
Fitness Feature
  • Deep tissue
  • Choose your density & color
  • Comes with access to a video library on proper ways to use it
Testimonials

Some feedback from our students

The DSC is dedicated to creating high-quality courses so that everyone can learn about Dance Science.

“Loved the first printable”

Loved the first printable so much that I had to come back for just about everything else! Thank you for making them so beautiful 😍
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“I liked your analogy of the brain”

The way you explained mental capacity  of younger vs older minds. It really stuck with me, the image of a box getting more full trying to grasp several things at once instead of applying to knowledge they had. 
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"I loved the tips and cues"

As I am a very “have to do” learner and visual learner being able to have those examples & demonstrations it was like a light bulb clicking on for me.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND PIROUETTES student

As Seen In

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Danscend

I joined Danscend in July of 2022 where we chatted all things Dance Science & Mental Wellness for dancers.
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Pub Med

For my Masters Thesis, I conducted a research study on dancers' balance, which can be found on PubMed.
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NDEO - Guest Blog

"From Ballerina to Scientist: Teaching Dance Science as a way of Advocating for Dance Education"
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Brass Monkey Magazine

I wrote an article on the use of mirrors in dance in their issue #24
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Dance
Magazine

I contributed to an article in Dance Magazine's November Issue - “What Dancers Can Learn from Sports Performance Training"
a sneak peak

My Own Dance Science Merch

Unique designs made specifically for Dancers & Dance Educators.

The Science Hoodie

The Love Mug

The Science Tote

The Love Tee

The Love Notebook

The More Tee

The Love Tank

The Bright Tee

The Rise Mug

The Passion Hoodie

The Dance Science Mug

The Quote Tank

The Ballet Nerd Mug

The Tradition Tee

The Passion Tote

As a thank you for visiting my website, here are some coupon codes for you:

My Merch Store

Use "DANCESCIENCE10" for 10% off.

My Printable E-Books

Use "DANCE SCIENCE" for 15% off 

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  • Sources her items from local minority owned print shops
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  • Teacher Must-Havs, Dance/Teaching Gear, Health Favs, Beauty & Self-Care, Clothing Items, Fitness Equipment, Bible Study, Dance Science Books, Rest & Recovery, Pedagogy Books, Kinesiology Books, Teaching Resources, Self-Help Books
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Don't hesitate

Registration is now open for my NDEO course this summer & it is expected to fill up!

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introducing my course on ndeo

Using Dance Science to Enhance Curriculum

Improve your dancers’ technique + curriculum ideas for teaching anatomy.
  • Professor: Maria Haralambis
  • Member Tuition: $365
  • Non-Member Tuition: $4402
  • NDEO-Endorsed PDCs
  • Type: Online with 2 virtual zoom meetings
  • Length: 8 weeks
  • Dates: June 24 to August 18, 2024
  • International student scan take itS
  • Summer is a great time for professional development - But this won't take up your entire summer. Only 8 weeks.
  • First of its kind - No other course exists like this that combines improving dancers' technique + curriculum ideas for teaching dancers anatomy.
  • Not your average Dance Kinesiology course - NDEO already has many courses in Dance Kinesiology & Movement Analysis that are fantastic. This is 100% different.
  • No busy work assignments - Each assignment is given for a reason, not just busy work that feels mundane and pointless.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are your courses regularly updated?

Yes!  Our school is committed to creating and continuously improving effective resources.

Do I get a certificate for your online courses?

Yes! You will get a certificate for the completion of an online course as soon as you have marked all course units as completed and you have passed the online course exams.

What if I have more questions that are not answered here? 

Please, send your questions to [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible.
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Address
7596 Macomb St, Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 19.00

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