Return to Dance: Safe loading principles CPD Workshop
Wednesday 21 January 2026
11.45am-1.00pm AEDT (Sydney)
Booking Deadline:
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Event Date:
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Event Time:
11.45am-1.00pm 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 live 1-hour webinar will explore the principles of loading after a student has had an extended period away from dance, such as returning from summer holidays. Loading refers to the physical force being placed on the body and the safe management of reducing the risk of injury through appropriate loading guidelines.
Aims:
- Discuss the principles of loading, including strength principles
- Understand load progression and periodisation for dance
- Understand and identify the watch points if a student is experiencing fatigue / overload as they return
- Awareness of types of signs or sensations that may indicate overload in a student
- Respond and action niggles as reported by students
- Provide insights and ideas into planning your timetable for the week and year regarding appropriate breaks (periodisation)
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the session, you will have an increased understanding of:
- the principles of loading and strength training in relation to dance
- how to safely progress loading,
- how to support students who report niggles, and
- planning your timetable around safe loading principles.
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
Annie Strauch
Founder and principal physiotherapist of Performance Medicine
Annie is a titled APA Sports & Exercise and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and is the Founder of Performance Medicine. Annie is a passionate performance physiotherapist with extensive experience working with professional performers and athletes.
Annie has a special interest in dancers, both ballet and commercial, and Music Theatre. Her passion is bringing together sports science and the arts and providing elite healthcare to the dancing artist. Annie enjoys the challenge of managing the artistic athlete and the demands of the creative dance industries so that dancers can have long, happy and sustainable dance careers.
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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