

Perfectionism in Dance: Session 3 – Creating best practice for dancers working with perfectionism
Thursday 26 March 2026
11.30am-1.30pm AEDT (Sydney)
Booking Deadline:
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Event Date:
Thursday 26 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:
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.
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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