Selina Shah MD

10/27/2025

I am pleased to announce that our article on the reliability of the PASSE screen in determining readiness for pointe has been published in print.

Introduction: As demanding as dancing en pointe is, no universal standard exists to determine when a ballet dancer is ready to advance to this next level. The g...

03/27/2025

NEW EPISODE!
You asked and we answered! Introducing the first of our two episodes on pointe readiness. Dr. Selina Shah, a sports and dance medicine specialist, shares what dancers and parents need to know— from the ideal starting age to strength exercises, medical evaluations, and the impact of hypermobility. With experience treating professional dancers, Broadway performers, and Olympic athletes, she also offers tips on working with fitters, toe pads, and turnout to ensure a safe transition to pointe.

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05/09/2022

Hi All! Check out this latest Podcast from Athletes and the Arts where I have a fun conversation with Diablo Ballet's Artistic Director, a dancer/choreographer, and composer/pianist. We talk about the artistic process, the importance of determining readiness for pointe, and much more!

‎Show Athletes and the Arts, Ep Dancing with the Diablo - Apr 29, 2022

02/05/2022

Listen to my latest PodCast on with Bendy Bodies! I enjoyed discussing hypermobile athletes from my experience with Cirque du Soleil, US Figure Skating, USA Gymnastics, USA Artistic Swimming, rhythmic gymnastics and dancers with co-hosts Dr. Bluestein and Jennnifer Milner

Empowering hypermobile performing artists through education.

06/09/2021

Covering the USA Artistic Swim Team for the Olympic Qualifiers which starts tomorrow! Go Team USA!

10/31/2020

Hi Everyone, please enjoy my new article which is an update to my original article from 2009 to help clinicians determine if a dancer is ready to start dancing on pointe!

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North AmericaAvailable online 31 October 2020In Press, Corrected ProofWhat are Corrected Proof articles?Readiness for Dancing En PointeAuthor links open overlay panelSelinaShahMDShow morehttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2020.09.004Get rights and contentKe...

10/15/2020

We all know the feeling: You wake up the day after class or rehearsal just to find that you literally. cannot. move. To answer all your burning (pun intended!) questions about the way-too-relatable topic of soreness, Dance Spirit enlisted the experts: board-certified sports medicine specialist Dr. S

09/26/2020

Please tune in!

In the 5th week of Bhavaprabaha 2020, we are delighted to host Dr Selina Shah, Dance and Sports Medicine Specialist from San Francisco, California - as our guest speaker. In the lecture session Dr. Shah will discuss on the topic - How to differentiate between sore body and injury. Join us live on our page on 26th September at 8:30 pm for the virtual lecture session.

05/21/2020

The Dance/USA Task Force on Dancer Health has published three new information papers on COVID-19 with resources and considerations for dancers and dance organizations about returning to dancing, training, and studios.

https://www.danceusa.org/informational-papers

04/29/2020

I will be speaking at 3:30 pm

04/21/2020

https://selinashah.com/its-important-to-stay-fit-while-staying-at-home/

Staying at Home Doesn’t Mean Boredom. Or flabby muscles! Dr. Shah tells us how to stay fit while staying at home! Current shelter-in-place orders have created significant struggles for each household. While it is easy to get bogged down with negative thoughts, it is better to focus on the myriad o...