Tom Welsh
Professor
School of Dance
Tom Welsh has been on the FSU Dance faculty since 1991. He teaches Dance Conditioning, Pilates for Dancers, Dance Kinesiology, Science of Dance Training, Research in the Dance Sciences, and Dancer Coaching. Tom earned a PhD in behavioral studies while conducting empirical research at the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in dance kinesiology and education while performing at the University of Utah, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology while competing in inter-collegiate gymnastics at Western Michigan University. He conducts research on healthy approaches to training dancers and he built the still unique FSU Dance Conditioning Studio with help from dancers, faculty, and staff. He is author of Conditioning for Dancers and he publishes research in international journals. Dr. Welsh is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science and a member of IADMS Research Committee (International Association for Dance Medicine & Science). He served 6 years as IADMS President-elect, President, and Past-president, His experience as a researcher, teacher, and program builder inform his approach to helping dancers stay healthy while performing at peak levels.
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Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Western Michigan University
Master of Science in Psychology, Western Michigan University
Master of Arts in Dance Kinesiology & Education, University of Utah
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Behavioral Studies, University of Kansas
Research & Teaching Areas
Dance Conditioning
Pilates for Dancers
Dance Kinesiology
Science of Dance Training
Research in the Dance Sciences
Dancer Coaching
Empirical study of healthy approaches to training dancers
Honors & Awards
Faculty Travel Grant. Funded by Office of the Provost, Florida State University, 2017
Dance Educator of the year, IADMS 2016
University Teaching Awards, FSU 1996, 2007, 2013
Select Works
Pata, D., Welsh, T., Range, V., & Bailey, J. (in press). Improving Dancer Turnout. IADMS Bulletin for Dancers and Teachers, 7 (ss) pages, 2018
Back Strengthening for Dancers. IADMS Bulletin for Dancers & Teachers, 6(2), 4-7, 2015
Brown, A. F., Bach, C. W., De Almedia, G., Leonard, S., Welsh, T., & Ormsbee, M. J. Body composition and performance capabilities based on protein intake in collegiate dancers: A pilot study. Journal of Sports Science, 5, 189-197, 2017
Pata, D., Welsh, T., Bailey, J., & Range, V. Improving turnout in university dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 18(4), 169-177, 2014
Welsh, T., Miller, L. K., & Chatfield, S. C. Within-Subject Research with Musicians. In Lee, Sang-Hie (Ed.), Scholarly Research for Musicians (pp. 16). UK: Routledge, 2017
Brown, A. F., Welsh, T., Panton, L., Moffatt, R., & Ormsbee, M. (Abstract) 75g/day supplemental protein improves lean mass index & dance performance aesthetics in female collegiate dancers. In Solomon, R., & Solomon, J. (Eds.), International Association for Dance Medicine & Science. IADMS, 2017
Dyer, V., Wilcoxon, S., Williams, G., Grossman, G., Welsh, T., Trzaskos, A., & Davidson, L. (Abstract) Creating a culture of wellness in university dance programs. In Solomon, R., & Solomon, J. (Eds.), International Association for Dance Medicine & Science. IADMS, 2017
Welsh, T., Morgan, K., Miller, L. K., Chatfield, S. C., Ambegaonkar, J., & Mainwaring, L. (Abstract) Within-subject experimental designs: A methodological alternative for dance medicine & science researchers. In Solomon, R., & Solomon, J. (Eds.), International Association for Dance Medicine & Science. IADMS, 2017