Silver Swans® Licensing Course

This one-day workshop introduces experienced ballet teachers to Silver Swans®, with a focus on safe and inclusive practice for adults and strategies to maximise their experience. 

 On completion of the workshop you will have: 

• an understanding of Silver Swans and the responsibilities and expectations of license holders 
• an awareness of a range of ballet teaching strategies and the benefits of these strategies in relation to Silver Swans 
• a greater understanding of how to safely modify and deliver ballet repertoire for older learners 
• knowledge and understanding of appropriate progression, differentiation and integration considerations for adults of mixed ability 

Content Outline

Session 1: Introduction to Silver Swans and how older learners learn 

Session 2: Principles of Effective Planning and Safe Practice for Older Adults 

Session 3: Creating Content and Adapting Ballet Repertoire 

Peer teaching of repertoire excerpts drawn from selected repertoire 

Peer performance and feedback 

Plenary 

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