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Perfectionism in Dance: Session 2 – How perfectionism is learnt and reinforced in dance

Thursday 19 March 2026

11.30am-1.30pm AEDT (Sydney)

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Events → Short course/Workshop → Perfectionism in Dance: Session 2 – How perfectionism is learnt and reinforced in dance

Booking Deadline:

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Event Date:

Thursday 19 March 2026

Event Time:

11.30am-1.30pm AEDT (Sydney)

Country:

Location:

Online

Available Online?

Yes

Who’s it for?

Teachers

Fee:

RAD Members $95-110 AUD Non-members $125 AUD Perfectionism in Dance package: $228-300 AUD

Contact:

cpd@rad.org.au

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Perfectionism in Dance contains 8 chapters grouped together into three thematic blocks of learning. Designed to improve your ability to recognise and work with perfectionism in the dance context, you will be guided through materials that are aimed at fostering a greater understanding of your own dance practice whether that of a dancer, teacher or director.

Session 2 – How perfectionism is learnt and reinforced in dance

What caused you to become a perfectionist and what keeps your perfectionism going.

Aims:

  • Develop an understanding of how perfectionistic behaviour develops
  • Recognise the factors that can reduce or exacerbate perfectionistic tendencies
  • Understand how perfectionism is reinforced through rules, assumptions and standards
  • Make clear distinctions between the three dimensions of perfectionism

Learning Outcomes

  • Define the learning and temperament factors in the development of perfectionism
  • Elucidate perfectionism that is orientated towards self or others or is socially prescribed
  • Recognise how perfectionism develops over time
  • Consider how perfectionism functions in your own practice.

Format

Live webinar via Zoom

Includes a presentation and question-and-answer sessions

These sessions are livestream only and will not be recorded

Details of how to join the session will be sent to registered participants approximately 7 days prior

Recommended preparation

None required.

Sessions can be attended individually. There is no requirement or disadvantage to attending only one to two of the three sessions.

Required resources

  • Computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, camera and microphone
  • Speakers or headphones
  • A safe space for the duration of the session

Tutor

Dr Shona Erskine

Dr Shona Erskine is a psychologist specialising in performance psychology for dancers and a former professional dancer herself. With a background that spans performance, teaching, and research, she brings a unique perspective on how psychology can support sustainable, values-based practice in the studio. Shona has taught across leading institutions, worked with dance companies and independent artists.

CPD Hours

2 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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