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Perfectionism in Dance: Session1 – Introduction to perfectionism in dance

Thursday 12 March 2026

11.30am-1.30pm AEDT (Sydney)

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Events → Short course/Workshop → Perfectionism in Dance: Session1 – Introduction to perfectionism in dance

Booking Deadline:

Wednesday 11 March 2026

Event Date:

Thursday 12 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 1 – Introduction to perfectionism in dance

Striving for your ideal or sabotaging your dreams. How perfectionism can be a friend and a foe.

Aims:

  • Understanding of perfectionistic thinking and behaving
  • Distinguish between positive and negative perfectionism
  • Look at positive and negative perfectionistic thinking styles, feelings, and behaviours
  • Consider the impact of negative perfectionism

Learning Outcomes

  • Define perfectionism
  • Realise the costs and benefits of being perfectionistic
  • Elucidate the different impact of negative and positive perfectionism
  • 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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