15 July 2021 1:00 - 3:00 pm EDT
Health and Safety in the Dance Environment - Part 1
Part I of a two-part webinar that will introduce participants to fundamental aspects of physical and moral safety in the dance environment.
SUMMARY
This interactive two-part webinar is the first in a series on healthy dance practice. It will introduce participants to fundamental aspects of physical and moral safety in the dance environment. It will explore all aspects of creating a safe space, including maintaining the psychical environment, legal requirements, risk assessment, and safeguarding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participants who complete BOTH Part I and II can choose to undertake Safe in Dance International’s (SiDI) Preparation for Healthy Dance Certificate (PHDC). Those who choose to pursue the PHDC certificate will be referred to the course tutor to liaise with Safe in Dance International. An additional fee to SiDI is required to pursue certification, which will be co-ordinated between the participant, course tutor, and Safe in Dance International.
Participants who complete BOTH Part I and II can also go on to pursue the full SiDI Healthy Dance Practice Certificate (HDPC) by completing Core Principles 2-10. Those sessions will be available for registration shortly. Please find the schedule below, with all sessions taking place from 1-3pm:
- CP 2: Injury Prevention & Management in Dance – Aug 19/21
- CP 3: Nutrition & Hydration Considerations for Dance – Sept 19/21
- CP 4: Psychological & Social Aspects of Dance Practice – Oct 17/21
- CP 5: Anatomical & Biomechanical Principles of Alignment for Dance – Nov 21/21
- CP 6: Individual Anatomical Anomalies & Adaptations in Dance – Jan 23/22
- CP 7: Group Specific Needs & Risk Factors in Dance – Feb 27/22
- CP 8: Dance Warm Up & Cool Down – Apr 21/22
- CP 9: Integrated & Complementary Conditioning for Dance – May 19/22
- CP10: Structuring, Sequencing, Progressing, & Learning Considerations in Dance
Part I – June 9/22
Part II – June 23/22
LEARNING AIMS – Health & Safety in the Dance Environment Part I
- Explore fundamental aspects of physical health and safety in the dance environment;
- Explore fundamental aspects of moral safety in the dance environment;
- Highlight legal requirements to protect the rights of everyone involved in the dance environment;
- Discuss practical elements of preparing, managing and monitoring dancers and facilities for health and safety.
LEARNING OUTCOMES – Health & Safety in the Dance Environment Part I
- Be able to prepare and conduct dance activities in a safe, secure and hazard-free environment, and evaluate when it is appropriate to modify planned activities;
- Have a greater understanding of how to protect dancers and themselves, through familiarization of relevant regulations and policies and the use of appropriate risk-assessment techniques;
- Be able to create safe spaces that promote equal opportunities and ensure safeguarding and protection of vulnerable peoples;
- Understand legal requirements and regulations, and know how to monitor the suitability of facilities and equipment, to ensure the safety of all users;
- Be prepared to undertake Safe in Dance International’s Preparation for Healthy Dance Certificate (PHDC), if they choose after completion of Part II.
This activity is worth 2 hours of Time-Valued CPD.
Book NowKey Information
| Time | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 - 3:00 pm EDT | 2 hours | $35: Teaching Members, including those enrolled on the CBTS programme $45: Teaching Non-Members |
Who can attend?
- Teachers, including those enrolled on the CBTS programme.
How to apply
Only those who have purchased tickets via Eventbrite AND have registered through Zoom will be able to access the webinar. Once you have registered for the webinar, you will receive access to the live version as well as the recording which will be sent out post webinar. Note: All participants must register individually. |