Published Articles

Applying Research Findings to Practice
D. H. Krasnow, Ph.D., and V. Wilmerding, Ph.D.
Chapter in J. Ambegaonkar, L. Mainwaring, & T. Welsh (Eds.), Research methods in the dance sciences (pp. 313-327), 2023.
Motor Control and Dance
V. Wilmerding, Ph.D., and D. Krasnow, PhD.
Resource paper for Healthy Dancer Canada, 2022.
Motor Development and the Young Dancer
D. Krasnow, Ph.D., and V. Wilmerding, Ph.D.
Resource paper for Healthy Dancer Canada, 2021.
Body: Defining Posture and Alignment Body: Defining Posture and Alignment
D. Krasnow, Ph.D., and A. Downie, M.A.
Dance Current, Winter 2021.
Creating a Motor Learning Model for Dance Training
V. Wilmerding, Ph.D., and D. H. Krasnow, Ph.D.
Chapter in S-H. Lee, M. L. Morris, & S. V. Nicosia (Eds.), Perspectives in performing arts medicine practice: A multidisciplinary approach (pp. 287-294), 2020.
A Guide to Neutral Pelvis, Core Support, and Trunk Stabilization A Guide to Neutral Pelvis, Core Support, and Trunk Stabilization: A Resource for Dancers and Dance Educators
Donna Krasnow, Ph.D., and Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D.
Resource paper for Healthy Dancer Canada, 2017.
Engaging in Rigorous Quantitative Research Engaging in Rigorous Quantitative Research
M. Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D., and Donna Krasnow, Ph.D.
Resource paper for the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, 2016.
The Gap Between Research and Pedagogy: Continuing the Discussion The Gap Between Research and Pedagogy: Continuing the Discussion
Donna Krasnow, PhD.
Editorial for Medical Problems of Performing Artists, June 2015.
Electromyographic Comparison of Grand Battement Devant at the Barre, in the Center, and Traveling Electromyographic Comparison of Grand Battement Devant at the Barre, in the Center, and Traveling
Donna Krasnow, M.S., Jatin P. Ambegaonkar, Ph.D., ATC, M. Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D., Shane Stecyk, Ph.D., ATC, CSCS, Yiannis Koutedakis, Ph.D., and Matthew Wyon, Ph.D.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists, September 2012.
Examination of Weight Transfer Strategies During the Execution of Grand Battement Devant at the Barre, in the Center, and Traveling Examination of Weight Transfer Strategies During the Execution of Grand Battement Devant at the Barre, in the Center, and Traveling
Donna Krasnow, M.S., M. Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D., Shane Stecyk, Ph.D., ATC, CSCS, Matthew Wyon, Ph.D., and Yiannis Koutedakis, Ph.D.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists, June 2012.
Turnout for Dancers: Supplemental Training Turnout for Dancers: Supplemental Training
Donna Krasnow, M.S., and M. Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D.
Resource paper for the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, 2011.
Turnout for Dancers: Hip Anatomy and Factors Affecting Turnout Turnout for Dancers: Hip Anatomy and Factors Affecting Turnout
M. Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D., and Donna Krasnow, M.S.
Resource paper for the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, 2011.
Development of a Portable Anchored Dynamometer for Collection of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contractions in Biomechanics Research on Dancers Development of a Portable Anchored Dynamometer for Collection of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contractions in Biomechanics Research on Dancers
Donna Krasnow, M.S., Jatin P. Ambegaonkar, Ph.D., Shane Stecyk, Ph.D., ATC, CSCS, M. Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D., Matthew Wyon, Ph.D., and Yiannis Koutedakis, Ph.D.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists, December 2011.
Dance Pedagogy: Myth Versus Reality Dance Pedagogy: Myth Versus Reality
M. Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D., and Donna Krasnow, M.S.
Proceedings of the 2011 International Symposium on Performance Science, August 2011.
Biomechanical Research in Dance: A Literature Review Biomechanical Research in Dance: A Literature Review
Donna Krasnow, M.S., M. Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D., Shane Stecyk, Ph.D., ATC, CSCS, Matthew Wyon, Ph.D., and Yiannis Koutedakis, Ph.D.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists • March 2011.
Teaching the Dance Class: Strategies to Enhance Skill Acquisition, Mastery, and Positive Self-Image Teaching the Dance Class: Strategies to Enhance Skill Acquisition, Mastery, and Positive Self-Image
Lynda Mainwaring, Ph.D., C.Psych., and Donna Krasnow, M.S.
Journal of Dance Education • Volume 10, Number 1, 2010.
Performance Competence Evaluation Measure Development of the "Performance Competence Evaluation Measure"
Assessing Qualitative Aspects of Dance Performance

Donna Krasnow, M.S., and Steven J. Chatfield, Ph.D.
Journal of Dance Medicine & Science • Volume 13, Number 4, 2009.
Motor Learning and Teaching Dance Motor Learning and Teaching Dance
Virginia Wilmerding, Ph.D., and Donna Krasnow, M.S.
Resource paper for the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, 2009.
Communication Between Medical Practitioners and Dancers Communication Between Medical Practitioners and Dancers
Ruanne Lai, Donna Krasnow, M.S., and Martin Thomas, Ph.D.
Journal of Dance Medicine & Science • Volume 12, Number 2, 2008.
A Descriptive Analysis of Kinetic and Electromyographic Relationships of the Core A Descriptive Analysis of Kinetic and Electromyographic Relationships of the Core
During Forward Stepping in Beginning and Expert Dancers

Stephen J. Chatfield, Ph.D., Donna Krasnow, M.S., Amanda Herman, and Glenna Blessing, M.F.A.
Journal of Dance Medicine & Science • Volume 11, Number 3, 2007.
Sustaining the Dance Artist:Barriers to Communication Between Educators, Artists, and Researchers PDF Sustaining the Dance Artist:
Barriers to Communication Between Educators, Artists, and Researchers

Donna H. Krasnow, M.S.
Conference Proceedings: Dance Rebooted: Initializing the Grid • December 2005.
Effective Use of Turnout: Biomechanical, Neuromuscular, and Behavioral Considerations Effective Use of Turnout: Biomechanical, Neuromuscular, and Behavioral Considerations
Gayanne Grossman, Ed.M., P.T., Donna Krasnow, M.S., and Thomas M. Welsh, Ph.D.
Journal of Dance Education • Volume 5, Number 1, 2005.
A Teacher’s Guide to Helping Young Dancers Cope with Psychological Aspects of Hip Injuries A Teacher’s Guide to Helping Young Dancers Cope with Psychological Aspects of Hip Injuries
Lynda Mainwaring, Ph.D., C.Psych., Donna Krasnow, M.S., and Lauren Young
Journal of Dance Education • Volume 3, Number 2, 2003.
And the Dance Goes On: Psychological Impact of Injury And the Dance Goes On: Psychological Impact of Injury
Lynda M. Mainwaring, Ph.D., Donna Krasnow, M.S., and Gretchen Kerr, Ph.D.
Journal of Dance Medicine & Science • Volume 5, Number 4, 2001.
Emerging Concepts of Posture and Alignment Emerging Concepts of Posture and Alignment
Donna Krasnow, M.S., Rita Monasterio, M.S., and Steven J. Chatfield, Ph.D.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists • March 2001.
Knee Rotation in Classical Dancers during the Grand Plié Knee Rotation in Classical Dancers during the Grand Plié
Margaret A. Barnes, M.A., T.Dip. (RAD), Donna Krasnow, M.S., Susan J. Tupling, Ph.D., and Martin Thomas, Ph.D.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists • December 2000.
Injury, Stress, and Perfectionism Injury, Stress, and Perfectionism
Donna Krasnow, M.S., Lynda Mainwaring, Ph.D., C.Psych., and Gretchen Kerr, Ph.D.
Journal of Dance Medicine & Science • Volume 3, Number 2, 1999.
Dance Science Research and the Modern Dancer Dance Science Research and the Modern Dancer
Donna Krasnow, M.S., and Motaz Kabbani
Medical Problems of Performing Artists • March 1999.
Imagery and Conditioning Practices for Dancers Imagery and Conditioning Practices for Dancers
Donna H. Krasnow, M.S., Steven J. Chatfield, Ph.D., Sherrie Barr, M.F.A., Jody L. Jenson, Ph.D., and Janet S. Dufek, Ph.D.
Dance Research Journal • 29/1, Spring 1997.
C-I Training: The Merger of Conditioning and Imagery as an Alternative Training Methodology for Dance C-I Training: The Merger of Conditioning and Imagery as an Alternative Training Methodology for Dance
Donna Krasnow, M.S.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists • March 1997.
Dance Science and the Dance Technique Class Dance Science and the Dance Technique Class
Donna Krasnow, M.S., and Stephen J. Chatfield, Ph.D.
Impulse • 4, 162-172, 1996.
Performance, Movement and Kinesthesia Performance, Movement and Kinesthesia
Donna Krasnow, B.A.
Impulse • 2, 16-23, 1994.
Psychology of Dealing with the Injured Dancer Psychology of Dealing with the Injured Dancer
Donna Krasnow, B.A., B.A., Gretchen Kerr, Ph.D., and Lynda Mainwaring, Ph.D.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists • March 1994.
Psychological Correlates of Dance Injuries Psychological Correlates of Dance Injuries
Lynda Mainwaring, Ph.D., Gretchen Kerr, Ph.D., and Donna Krasnow, B.A., B.A.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists • March 1993.
The Nature of Dance Injuries The Nature of Dance Injuries
Gretchen Kerr, Ph.D., Donna Krasnow, B.A., B.A., and Lynda Mainwaring, M.H.K.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists • March 1992.
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