

RED-S and RED-D: What is it and how can you spot them? CPD Workshop
Wednesday 21 January 2026
10.00am-11.00am AEDT (Sydney

Booking Deadline:
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Event Date:
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Event Time:
10.00am-11.00am AEDT (Sydney
Country:
Location:
Online
Available Online?
Yes
Who’s it for?
Teachers
Fee:
RAD Members: $50-65 AUD Non-members: $80 AUD Focus on Dancer Safety package: $140-210
Contact:

This 1-hour live webinar will provide dance teachers with evidence-based nutrition information regarding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Dance (RED-D). Participants will gain an understanding of how it impacts dancers’ health, identifying signs and symptoms, connecting dancers to support and practical skills to prevent RED-S (RED-D)
Aims:
- Provide evidence-based nutrition information regarding RED-S (RED-D)
- Gain the knowledge and skills to detect early warning signs of RED-S (RED-D)
- Understand who and how to connect dancers for further treatment of RED-S (RED-D)
- Support dance teachers to be a positive role model for their students regarding practices that can prevent RED-S (RED-D)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, participants will:
- understand what RED-S (RED-D) is, and how it impacts dancers’ health and performance,
- be able to identify signs and symptoms of RED-S (RED-D) in dancers,
- have a greater understanding and practical skills to prevent RED-S (RED-D), and
- know who and how to seek support for dancers to recover from RED-S (RED-D).
Format
Live webinar via Zoom
Includes a presentation and a question-and-answer session.
This session is livestream only and will not be recorded.
Details of how to join the session will be sent to registered participants approximately 7 days prior.
Required Preparation
None
Required resources
- Computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, camera and microphone
- Speakers or headphones
- A safe space for the duration of the session
Tutor
Fumi Somehara
Founder and principal dietitian of DDD Centre for Recovery.
B.Sc (Nutrition)(Hons) / B.App.Sc (Exercise and Sports Science)
Fumi’s expertise is in Dance Nutrition and Eating Disorders Treatment. Fumi is also an executive committee member of ASPAH, a fellow of Japan Association for Eating
Disorders and a lecturer for dance nutrition at Academy of Music and Performing Arts.
CPD Hours
1 hours Time-Valued CPD for full course
How to apply
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Contact
For more information contact:
Anna Mealing
CPD Coordinator: amealing@rad.org.au
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