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Rachel Ward is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the School of Health Sciences. Her primary areas of teaching and research focus on dance health, biomechanics, motor learning, and skill acquisition. With over 15 years of experience as a Registered Dance Teacher and educator, Rachel has a strong interest in investigating the biomechanics of dance movement practices and assessing the therapeutic effects of dance for individuals across various ages and abilities. She has contributed significantly to research in dance science and health, including analysis of human movement and development of guidelines for therapeutic dance-based exercise prescriptions. Additionally, she serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science and is actively involved with the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS). Rachel teaches ballet and contemporary dance, tailoring classes for older adults and individuals with specific health conditions. Her extensive engagement in national and international dance medicine communities underscores her commitment to advancing dance-related research and education.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences focusing on dance health and biomechanics.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Director of Teaching responsible for overseeing academic programs in the School of Health Sciences.
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