To gain insight into how the field of dance medicine and science is evolving, this article reviews trends in presentations made during the second through the twelfth annual meetings of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS). The analysis displays trends in presenter demographics, topics addressed, methodological approach, and the types of evidence used. Trends in the various areas are summarized and implications are discussed.
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