Workshops & Modules

2-hour in-person training sessions for studio teaching teams, built around the key areas of dancer development. Choose 3 Modules from the list of 10 below to build your custom workshop.

The Complete Dance Educator Library

Evidence-based education for dance teachers — 10 modules covering safe foundations through advanced programming.

Module 1
Safe Dance Foundations

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Injury prevention principles every teacher needs to know
Safe training environment setup and risk assessment
Movement screening basics for young dancers
Ankle weight safety guidelines
The STOP framework — in-class emergency protocol
Duty of care defined: your role vs the medical team
Red flags requiring immediate action
The 5 most common dance injuries: signs, don't, do, refer
Documentation habits that protect you and your studio

OUTCOME

Build a safe studio culture where dancers are protected, teachers are confident, and you know exactly what to do when something goes wrong.

Module 2
Alignment & Posture Mastery

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Common alignment issue identification — what to look for
The observer's mindset: aesthetic vs assessment observation
5 diagnostic positions: single-leg stance, plié, arabesque, développé, jump/land
Hip positioning and spinal alignment fundamentals
Postural correction techniques that actually work
Quick diagnostic map — 10 faults mapped to their correction
Assessment tools and observation frameworks

OUTCOME

Watch a dancer move and know exactly what the body is telling you — then fix it.

Module 3
Warm -Up Science

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Evidence-based warm-up sequences for dance
Why static stretching before class is working against you
Dynamic movement preparation and activation protocols
5 ready-to-use 10-minute warm-up templates: The Leap Builder — The Turnout Activator — The Standing Leg Fix — The Hamstring Reset — The Core Connector
4-stage progression guide
Shifting studio culture away from passive stretching

OUTCOME

Turn every warm-up into a targeted training intervention — no extra time, no equipment, no excuses.

Module 4
Flexibility & STretching Science

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Stretch reflex explained — why forcing splits causes harm
The passive vs active flexibility gap and how to close it
PNF stretching techniques done correctly
6 types of flexibility training and when to use each
Muscle spindles, GTO response, and the neurology of flexibility
Eccentric loading for real flexibility gains
Contraction types and their role in stretching
Why TikTok stretching trends are working against your dancers

OUTCOME

Unlock genuine, lasting flexibility using the science of how the body actually changes — not how it looks like it should.

Module 5
Strength Foundations

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Why dance-fit is not the same as strong
Basic strength training principles for the studio setting
Bodyweight exercise progressions — beginner through advanced
Isometric and eccentric loading techniques
Progressive overload — the one concept that changes everything
The 6 movement patterns in dance strength
Full progression library with 3 levels
FAQ on growth plates and resistance training in young dancers

OUTCOME

Build strong dancers from the ground up using only the studio floor — no gym required.

Module 6
Advanced Strength Training

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Type I vs Type II muscle fibres and why it matters for dancers
The size principle and how to train it
Pre-fatigue training methods
Periodisation concepts for the studio context
Advanced progression frameworks beyond bodyweight
Muscle fibre-specific exercise selection
Programming strength within a busy studio schedule

OUTCOME

Take strong dancers to the next level with evidence-based methods that transfer directly to performance.

Module 7
The Science Of Turns & Power

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Angular momentum and what actually controls a pirouette
The physics of spotting, relevé height, and arm position
Turn fault clinic: common faults mapped to their real cause
Isometric strength for sustained balance
Plyometric progressions for jump training
Landing mechanics and force development strategies
Low-level vs high-level explosive training drills
Jump training safety protocols for young dancers

OUTCOME

Train dancers who spin with control and fly higher — understanding the science behind every skill.

Module 8
Core Strength & Stability

WHAT'S INCLUDED

True core anatomy — what "core" actually means
Why "abs" training is not core training
Core vs global stabilisers: the difference that matters
The role of core in turning, jumping, and arabesque
6-week progressive core training plans
Balance and stability protocols
Practical core integration across technique class

OUTCOME

Create dancers with real functional core strength — not just flat stomachs.

Module 9
Hip Mechanics & Turn Out

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Hip anatomy essentials every teacher needs to understand
All 6 deep rotator muscles mapped and explained
What actually limits turnout — trainable vs non-trainable factors
The compensation ladder: 5 levels with the training fix at each
Weak vs tight hip identification tools
3-layer training protocol: activation → strength → integration
Cueing table — what creates compensation vs real rotation
Hip flexor function and how it affects arabesque and leaps

OUTCOME

Understand, train, and cue turnout at a level most educators never reach — and stop reinforcing compensations.

Module 10
Program Design & Periodisation

WHAT'S INCLUDED

How to structure training across a full term
The difference between planning and programming
Periodisation for the dance studio context
Goal-setting frameworks that drive measurable results
Lesson plan templates for technique-integrated conditioning
Progressive overload applied across a 9-week block
How to build a sustainable annual training plan
Troubleshooting when progress stalls

OUTCOME

Build training programs that get consistent, measurable results — term after term, year after year.

Teacher Take-Home Resources
16 practical, printable resources — ready to use in your studio.

Module 1 — Foundations Baseline Assessment Checklist, Safe Dance Practices Quiz
Module 2 — Assessment Student Progress Tracker
Module 3 — Warm-Up & Conditioning Corrective Conditioning Templates
Module 4 — Flexibility Science 6 Types of Stretching Matrix, Dancers Dancer Flexibility Log — Active vs Passive Tracker
Module 5 — Strength Strength Deficit Lookup, Isometric Strength & Isometric Stretch — Per Muscle Group
Module 6 — Advanced Strength Training Smart: Dance Goals → Fibre Type → 6-Week Calendar
Module 7 — Power & Explosive Movement Plyometric Exercise Library, Power Plyo Circuit — Ready to Use Low Level vs High Level Plyometric Progression Framework
Module 8 — Core & Turning 6-Week Pirouette Mastery Training Plan
Module 9 — Hip Mechanics Weak vs Tight — The Diagnostic Reference, Hip Muscle Groups — Quick Reference Hip Joint & Muscle Groups, Knowledge Assessment
Module 10 — Program Design 9-Week Strength Training Plan

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