Training the Hypermobile Dancer CPD Webinar
Wednesday 19 August 2026
10.30am-12.30pm AEST (Sydney)
Booking Deadline:
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Event Date:
Wednesday 19 August 2026
Event Time:
10.30am-12.30pm AEST (Sydney)
Country:
Location:
Online
Available Online?
Yes
Who’s it for?
Teachers
Fee:
RAD Members $98-115 AUD Non-members $128 AUD
Contact:
This 2-hour live webinar will delve into the delicate art of training dancers with hypermobility, exploring how hypermobility can present in different individuals, and how this may impact their training. Participants will be led through exercises to help hypermobile dancers build stability and explore variations of common cues to help keep students safe in the dance class.
Aims:
- To understand how hypermobility presents in dance classes
- To provide safe exercises to help hypermobile dancers gain further mastery of their body
- To understand how some common cues may be dangerous for hypermobile dancers
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, participants will:
- have a deeper understanding of the impact of hypermobility on a dancer’s training and the many ways hypermobility can present in dancers,
- understand how hypermobility can impact movement patterns and stability,
- feel confident in guiding students through pre-activation exercises to improve their stability before class,
- have knowledge of safe exercises to improve dynamic stability and control, and
- have explored how subtle changes in cueing can impact the dancers’ experience as well as options for cueing in a traditional classical class for safe optimal alignment.
Required Preparation
Participants are advised to read and watch: https://theballetblog.com/portfolio/what-is-hypermobility/
Preparation time approximately 30 minutes.
Required resources
- Computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, camera and microphone
- Speakers or headphones
- A safe space for the duration of the sessio
If participating in the practice of exercises:
- Yoga mat
- Stable chair
- Theraband
- Stability ball or cushion
Tutor
Lisa Howell
Internationally respected physiotherapist and educator Lisa Howell is the founder of Perfect Form Physiotherapy, a pioneering clinic and online portal that has transformed how dancers approach injury prevention, recovery and performance. With a career dedicated to empowering dancers and teachers worldwide, she shares her expertise through lectures, workshops and resources that promote health, artistry and excellence in dance. She is the founder of The Ballet Blog, an online portal which has revolutionized how dancer thinks about their bodies, injuries and performance enhancement.
CPD Hours
2.5 Time-Valued CPD
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Contact
For more information contact:
Anna Mealing
CPD Coordinator: amealing@rad.org.au
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