Occupational Health and Well-being in the Performing Arts in South Africa: The formation of an interdisciplinary Performing Arts Health network led by the universities of Stellenbosch and Pretoria

This project aims to consolidate and develop a national Performing Arts Health network led by Stellenbosch University and the University of Pretoria for interdisciplinary scholarly activity in the field of performing arts health in South Africa. The project will help to boost interdisciplinary research and interaction between professionals and researchers in the health sciences, sports sciences, and the performing arts (music, drama, and dance). We plan to build a network with capacity for quality innovative research in the field, including graduate supervision, national and international collaboration, curriculum development, industry partnerships, and clinical services. The unique African perspective will expand and add to the large body of existing international research in the field.