Are you a professional dancer navigating parenthood or planning to become a parent? The Dancer-Parent Study is conducting a research study exploring the experiences of dancers as they prepare for parenthood and/or return to dance after becoming parents. The goal is to identify necessary changes in policy, practice, and research to better support dancer-parents.

We are looking for participants who:
[?] Are over the age of 18
[?] Have danced professionally (20+ hours/week) in the past year
[?] Are either a parent who returned to dance within the last five years OR a dancer planning to become a parent within the next two years

Participation involves a demographic survey and a 60-90 minute virtual interview.

What is the Dancer-Parent Study about? 

The Dancer- Parent Study explores the experiences of professional dancers as they navigate the transition into parenthood and/or return to dance after becoming parents. Through in-depth interviews, the Dancer-Parent Study aims to understand the challenges, support systems, and policy changes needed to best support dancer-parents in balancing their careers and family life. By amplifying their voices, this research seeks to inform dance industry practices, workplace policies, and future research on parenthood in professional dance.

Interested in sharing your experience? Sign up here: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DJyCGYrgIkQ5Ei 

or contact mrb00066@mix.wvu.edu for more details.