DANCE RESEARCH
James Boyd is a movement professional that seeks to reconcile science and dance together to promote an efficient movement industry.
From 2010 to present, he’s gained national and international recognition for his research work including internal and external insight, through research, of how the moving athlete works. This granted him a certification as a Movement Assessment Professional working with multiple Universities, Corporations and Dance Companies.
Dr. Lesley Parrish (PT, DPT, FAAOMPT): A licensed physical therapist, doctor of physical therapy, and movement specialist. She focuses extensively on orthopedic care and clinical biomechanics for dancers and performers
James Boyd and Lesley Parrish are the co-creators of Dance Movement Analysis, a specialized injury prevention and movement awareness program designed for performing arts athletes
James Boyd (MFA, CMAP): A professional dancer, choreographer, researcher, and interdisciplinary performing arts leader. He is known for bringing high-energy and creative choreography to his classes
RESEARCH UPDATE
10 Years of Research. One Shared Vision. A Global Future.
James Boyd & Lesley Parrish Celebrate 10 Years of Research Success
A decade of dedicated research, collaboration, and discovery have brought James Boyd and research partner Lesley Parrish to an exciting new milestone.
Celebrating 10 Years of Injury Prevention!
This magnificent research duo were honored to present their work, by invitation, at the 44th Annual PAMA International Symposium in New York, sharing their research in Dance Sport Medicine with an emphasis on Injury Prevention.
July 23–26, 2026
New York, New York
The 44th Annual PAMA International Symposium brought together medical professionals, researchers, educators, artists, and performing-arts specialists focused on advancing the health and well-being of performing artists.
FROM RESEARCH TO IMPACT
What began ten years ago continues to grow into a broader research initiative dedicated to understanding injury prevention, advancing Dance Sport Medicine, and helping performers pursue their craft with greater knowledge and awareness.
The PAMA presentation represents another important step in sharing this work with the international performing-arts medicine community.
Ten years of research.
One growing body of knowledge.
A vision that reaches far beyond the dance floor.
WHAT'S NEXT
Expanding Current Research DATA SETS
Continuing to build and strengthen the research foundation through expanded data collection and analysis.
National & International Outreach
Bringing the research to new communities, organizations, educators, professionals, and Dance Sport participants.
Global Networks
Building meaningful international connections that encourage collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continued innovation in Dance Sport Medicine and injury prevention.
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
From years of research to an invitation to present on an international stage, this milestone is not an ending it is the beginning of the next chapter.
James Boyd & Lesley Parrish
Dance Sport Medicine • Research • Injury Prevention
Research that moves.
Knowledge that connects.
A future focused on prevention.
PAMA’s symposium emphasizes research, education, networking, and improving the well-being of performing artists, making it a strong visual and thematic setting for this research milestone.
Celebrating 10 years of Research - Injury Prevention
Celebrating 10 years of Research - Injury Prevention
This manuscript isn’t just a study. It’s leverage. It’s proof. It’s the bridge between art and science that dancers have waited 400 years for.
- Rasta Thomas