How can we use dance to create engaging and accessible ways for older adults to improve their balance, and how can blood flow restriction training amplify these benefits?

My inspiration came from my early passion for dance, which started at age four and led me to professional training at 16. During that time, I was introduced to Dance for Health—dance classes that promote physical, psychological and social well-being. Seeing the profound benefits inspired me to my university studies and research on how dance can reduce fall risk in older adults. This has extended into my graduate research, focused on how blood flow restriction can enhance these benefits.

As both a dance instructor and health researcher, I am motivated to extend research beyond the lab, implementing evidence-based programs in communities.