ORZA was founded by dancers, shaped by firsthand experience of the demands of training and performance. For founder Seth Orza, a 23-year professional ballet career and his own experiences with injury sparked a search for new ways to bring cushioning and support into a traditional ballet shoe.

That same curiosity drives our collaboration with the University of Puget Sound. Through research, we want to better understand dancers’ experiences with ballet footwear and the physical demands of their training.

This survey is an opportunity to hear directly from dancers. Your experiences can help researchers explore these questions and build knowledge for the dance community.

Participation is completely voluntary.

How to participate

Choose your age group below to review the study information and
participation instructions.

Dancers under 18

A parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the parent permission
section, and the dancer must complete and sign the participant assent section.
Both sections are required before participation.

Dancers age 18 or older

Review the study information and consent details before deciding whether
to participate.

Questions?

For questions about the research study or participation, please contact:

Dr. Karin Steere, DPT, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy
University of Puget Sound
ksteere@pugetsound.edu

For questions about ORZA, contact contact@orzabrand.com.