24 October 2022 10am – 1pm BST

Body Image and Self-Esteem CPD Interactive Webinar SOLD OUT

Dance, as a performance art, is a medium where performers are closely scrutinised. This perpetual observation of one’s body and its movement can take its toll in developing a sense of self, especially at times of pressure. If dance students and performers do not adopt a realistic sense of self, this may result in low self-esteem related to poor body image. Body image is not solely the creation of the individual mind, but is the dancer’s interpretation of their body based on social expectations. This interactive webinar will examine a range of influences over dancers’ self-concepts, how they build their body image, and what we as dance teachers may do to help them have realistic expectations.

Aims

The aims of this activity are to:

• enhance understanding of self-concept, body image and self-esteem, and
• make links between these mental states and behavioural outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the activity, you will:

• have an enhanced understanding of how dancers’ internal mental states impact on performance,
• be able to link such states of mind to poor mental wellbeing, and
• be able to identify potential causes of poor self-perception.

Platform

You will access the interactive webinar via Zoom. You will receive further information within five working days prior to the start date. This interactive webinar will not be recorded for later access. If you are booking outside of the UK, please check your time zone against BST (British Summer Time).

Resources

You will require the following resources:

• A computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection
• Speakers or headphones

Tutors

Dr Cathy Schofield BA MSc PhD

Dr Cathy Schofield has been a lecturer in sport and exercise psychology for over twenty years. She has also been dancing for forty-five years, including ballet, tap and salsa, as well as enjoying dancing in social contexts, most specifically funk, jazz and northern soul.

Lucy Start DTTLS

Lucy Start is an ex-professional, classically trained dancer who retrained as a dance educator and has been teaching dance for the past fifteen years in both the private and public sectors. As part of her professional role she has developed courses, choreographed countless productions and lectured at Move It Dance Convention.

Together Lucy and Cathy co-authored Psychology for Dancers, which was nominated for Dance Book of the Year 2019. This interactive webinar relates to their interest in helping dancers maximise their potential through the use of psychological theory and methods.

CPD Hours

3 hours Time-Valued CPD

Fees

Members of the Royal Academy of Dance receive discounts on all CPD activities.

How to book

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