NYU Langone’s Harkness Center For Dance Injuries

08/27/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our newest team member, medical office associate Carmen Roman.

Carmen was born and raised in Brooklyn and has been working in healthcare for over 10 years. She holds an BA in Psychology from Penn State University; an MA in Psychology from Long Island University; and is presently earning a degree in nursing at Medgar Evers College. Carmen is an empathetic person who believes that “any patient can be our family members and should be treated the way we would like our family members to be treated.”

Welcome, Carmen!

08/27/2026

We are happy to introduce our fall athletic training intern, Lulu Herman!

Originally from Ohio, Lulu is in her final year of the Master of Science in Athletic Training program at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds a BS in Exercise Science from The Ohio State University and is an alumna of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, where she trained in classical ballet. She has also served on the faculty at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School.

Lulu is honored and excited to have the opportunity to learn from the Harkness team this fall, further developing her clinical skills and gaining valuable experience supporting the health of performing artists.

Welcome, Lulu!

08/21/2026

We are fortunate to have an incredible team of physicians at Harkness Center for Dance Injuries who provide expert care to dancers in weekly clinics. Their years of experience with performing artists as well as athletes means they have a wealth of insight to share.

In today’s Harkness Physician Spotlight, our founding director, orthopedic surgeon Donald J. Rose, MD, shares one misconception dancers may have about their injury.

To schedule an appointment with a Harkness physician and to discuss insurance and financial aid options, call us at 212-598-6054.

08/21/2026

We are hiring! Harkness Center for Dance Injuries is hiring a full time athletic trainer.

For details and application pathway: https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries

Pictured: five of our fabulous ATs

08/21/2026

Tomorrow is the day - join Patti Cavaleri, PT, DPT for a virtual workshop on the cardiopulmonary system. Gear up for a new season with helpful tips.
https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries
Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 AM EDT

Registration for our August Saturday Series is now open!
The Dancer’s Cardiopulmonary System
Sat. August 22, 2026
With Patti Cavaleri, PT, DPT
VIRTUAL on Zoom
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries

08/18/2026

Our August Saturday Series workshop is this weekend!

Join us this Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 AM:

The Dancer’s Cardiopulmonary System 🫀
with Patti Cavaleri, PT, DPT

Gear up for a new season with a review of the cardiopulmonary system and cardiovascular training tips for dancers at any career stage.

https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries

08/17/2026

Thank you to Artists Unite Collective (AUC) by StarQuest for having us speak at the 2026 summer Dance Educators Collective event in Nashville, TN, where Lauren McIntyre, LAT, ATC spoke to dance educators about adolescent dancer health and injury risk reduction.

And congratulations to AUC for another inspiring summer of events geared towards creating safe, supportive environments for all dancers!

08/17/2026

It is almost fall, and that means it is almost time for our 12-week, online course in partnership with the National Dance Education Organization - NDEO’s Online Professional Development Initiative (OPDI)! This course is open to dance educators anywhere.

The Applied Science of Dancer Health and Injury Prevention
September 14 - December 6, 2026
Instructors: Ella Otto, MS, LAT, ATC; Kristen Stevens, MA; Patti Cavaleri, PT, DPT; Lauren McIntyre, LAT, ATC; Joshua Honrado, LAT, DAT
*Deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 11.

https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries

08/11/2026

Our July Saturday Series workshop on the hip, taught by Lauren McIntyre, LAT, ATC, filled our physical therapy clinic with both new and familiar faces.

Join our growing community of learners for our next education workshops. We offer both in person and virtual programming:

Mindful Movement Meetup: Mat Pilates - Aug. 20 at 11:00 AM in person
The Dancer’s Cardiopulmonary System - Aug. 22 at 11:00 AM on Zoom
The Power of the Pelvic Floor - Sep. 19 at 11:30 AM in person

And NYC-based dance educators: register now for our 2026-2027 cohort for dance educators!
Dance Educator Partnership & Thought Hub

Details and registration for all of these programs: https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries

08/01/2026

Register for DEPTH: Dance Educator Partnership & Thought Hub

NYU Langone’s Harkness Center for Dance Injuries is proud to offer DEPTH, a professional development program for New York City-based dance educators seeking layered, in-depth knowledge about dance injury prevention and dancer health and wellness.

Over one academic year, a cohort of dance educators from diverse settings will learn from Harkness Center clinicians as well as each other through coursework, mentorship, collaboration, and conversation. Educators will be able to apply the learning directly in their classrooms as well as in their own lives.

Launched in 2025, DEPTH will run for its second year from September 2026 to May 2027.

Instructors: Lauren McIntyre, LAT, ATC; Ella Otto, MS, LAT, ATC; Kristen Stevens, MA
Tuition: $500 (inquire for financial aid at [email protected])

Learn more and register: https://linktr.ee/harknesscenterfordanceinjuries

Funding for the Principles of Dance Medicine curricula is provided in part by The Harkness Foundation for Dance.