Perfectionism in Dance: Session 3 – Creating best practice for dancers working with perfectionism

Thursday 26 March 2026

11.30am-1.30pm AEDT (Sydney)

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Events Short course/Workshop Perfectionism in Dance: Session 3 – Creating best practice for dancers working with perfectionism

Booking Deadline:

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Event Date:

Thursday 26 March 2026

Event Time:

11.30am-1.30pm AEDT (Sydney)

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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:

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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 3 – Creating best practice for dancers working with perfectionism

How to put the theory into practice and strive for excellence in the studio.

Aims:

  • Develop an understanding of how to manage perfectionism through your studio practice and / or teaching
  • Develop an understanding of how to manage perfectionism through the environment you create

Learning Outcomes

  • Practiced psychological skills you can bring into the studio
  • Consider how perfectionism functions in your own practice

Format

Live webinar via Zoom

Includes a presentation, discussion 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.

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.

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