Healthy Performers NV Workshop 2026
Healthy Performers NV proudly presents the 2026 Northern Nevada Workshop, a collaborative weekend dedicated to the health, longevity, and performance success of Nevada’s performing arts community.
This immersive event brings together medical professionals, performing artists, educators, and movement specialists to provide evidence-informed care, education, and resources specifically designed for performers.
Inspired by the growing field of Performing Arts Medicine, our mission is to support the unique physical and mental demands faced by artists in dance, theater, and music — helping performers move better, recover smarter, and sustain long, healthy careers.
Through collaboration between specialists in Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, Nutrition, Mental Performance & Psychology, Exercise Science & Movement Education. This workshop creates a space where artistry and health work together.
Who Should Attend? All are welcome.
Whether you are:
- A professional performer
- Student artist
- Dance instructor
- Theater performers
- Parents
- Educator
- Healthcare provider
- Beginner exploring the arts
This weekend is designed to help support you to be a healthier, stronger, and more sustainable performer.
Featured Workshop Experiences
Complimentary Performing Arts Medical Services
- FREE injury evaluations
- Pre-season screenings
- Movement assessments
- Pre-pointe readiness evaluations
- Performance health education
Educational Sessions
Learn from leading clinicians and performing arts specialists on topics including:
- Injury prevention
- Performance conditioning
- Hip health
- Nutrition
- Pilates for performers
- Mental resilience
- Movement optimization
Community & Collaboration
Healthy Performers NV aims to connect and strengthen Nevada’s performing arts community by creating access to specialized healthcare and education for performers statewide.
Weekend Schedule
Saturday • September 12, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Complimentary Performing Arts Medical Care & Screenings
FREE evaluations and screenings for dancers and performers including:
- Injury assessments
- Pre-season screenings
- Pre-pointe readiness evaluations
Sports medicine doctors and dance medicine specialists Physical Therapist will be on hand to conduct free examinations.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Keynote Speaker — To Be Announced
An inspiring keynote presentation focused on performer wellness, artistic longevity, and the future of performing arts medicine.
Sunday • September 13, 2026
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Movement-Based Class
Instructor — To Be Announced
Start the day with guided movement focused on mobility, control, and performance readiness.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
“Break a leg… Safely: The Ideal Dance Warm-Up” with Holli Charm, DPT, Dance Instructor
A dynamic education movement class designed to improve core control, stability, alignment and performance efficiency.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
“How to Improve Your Turns” with Nicole Posnick-Wolf, DPT
Explore the biomechanics and technical foundations behind cleaner, stronger, and more consistent turns for dancers and performers. Movement-based portion of this class will demonstrate exercises focusing on trunk engagement, vestibular practice, and proper alignment.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Provided
“Dancer Nutrition: Healthy Ways to Fuel Your Body for Dance & Performance”
with Registered Dietitian — To Be Announced
Learn practical strategies for energy management, recovery nutrition, sustainable fueling and performance optimization.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Hip Pain: What’s the Cause and When Is It Dangerous?
With Dr. Luis Palacio, Renown Sports Medicine
A discussion on understanding hip pain in performers, identifying red flags, and recognizing when medical evaluation is necessary.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
“Solving Hip Issues in Dance & Performance” with Carrie Cameron, DPT, ATC
A movement-based educational session covering common dance related hip issues and injuries, strength and mobility interventions and performance focused exercises.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
“Performing Under Pressure: Mental Control, Emotional Resilience & Avoiding Burnout in High-Stakes Environments”
Explore the mental side of performance including:
- Recognize and regulate their nervous system under pressure (auditions, performances, high-stakes environments.
- Manage performance anxiety and intrusive thoughts in real time
- Avoid emotional burnout from constant evaluation, comparison, and physical demand
- Maintain confidence and composure despite inconsistency, mistakes, or external pressure
- Develop simple, repeatable tools to reset mentally between performances or rehearsals
Healthy Performers NV supporting the Health Behind the Spotlight!
Together, we are building a healthier future for Nevada’s artists through education, collaboration, and specialized performing arts healthcare.