UCalgary Dance Research Conference 2026

Dance Science Panel
Part of the 4th Annual UCalgary Dance Research Conference

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 — 02:00PM to 04:00PM
Location: University Theatre at the University of Calgary Campus

PANEL 1: 02:00PM - 03:00PM
Heunjung Lee, PhD — What Dance Reveals: Reimagining Dementia through Embodied Strengths, Presence, and Connection
Ailsa Hobbs, MSc — From Studio to Workplace: Exploring Soft Skill Acquisition in UK Contemporary Dance Students
Stephanie Liew (MSc student), presented by supervisor, Sarah Kenny, PhD — Iron Dino: The Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in University-Level Dancers
Q&A to follow.

PANEL 2: 03:05PM - 04:00PM
Jasmine Sun (BKin/BA Dance Honours student) — Psychological Coping Skills among Pre-Professional Ballet Students: Change Across 10 Academic Years
Samara Blonde (BKin Honours student) — Iron Rhythm: Prevalence of Iron Deficiency among Studio Dancers
Khloyi Gunawan (BA Psychology Honours student) — Beyond the Dance Floor: Social Identity and Well-Being in Adult Line Dancers
Jocelyn Taylor (MSc student) — Dancing Through Menopause: Experiences of Physical Literacy, Social Connection, Quality of Life, and Sexual Health
Q&A to follow