

CPD addressing reduced facility in adolescents (online)
2025 二月 7, 星期五
11am – 12pm AEDT

Booking Deadline:
2025 一月 16, 星期四
Event Date:
2025 二月 7, 星期五
Event Time:
11am – 12pm AEDT
Location:
Available Online?
Yes
Who’s it for?
Dance teachers
Fee:
Members $45 AUD
Non-members $65 AUD
Contact:
This one-hour webinar will discuss the physical and physiological changes during adolescence which may contribute to reduced facility, such as turnout and flexibility. The webinar will provide participants with foundational knowledge and help build confidence to guide adolescent dancers through this period.
Aim
The aims of this workshop are to:
- understand the physical and physiological changes during adolescence which may contribute to reduced facility,
- understand the fascial system, and
- equip participants with suggestions for improving facility in adolescent dancers.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- have an enhanced understanding of the contributors to reduced facility in adolescent dancers,
- have an increased awareness of the contribution of the fascial system in reduced flexibility,
- have increased confidence to provide advice and guidance to adolescent dancers, and
- have gained knowledge of warm-up tasks which can be incorporated into class accessing both the neuro-musculo-skeletal system and the fascial system.
Format
Live webinar – includes a presentation and question-and-answer sessions. Participation in practical elements is encouraged but not essential.
These sessions are livestream only and are not recorded.
Recommended Preparation
Review the literature available to you on The Adolescent Growth Spurt.
Required resources
- Computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, camera and microphone
- Speakers or headphones
- A safe space for the duration of the session
- Further resources to be advised to registered participants closer to the course date
Tutor
Debra Crookshanks
Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist working with dancers of all genres clinically and in education roles.
Royal Academy of Dance Sessional Lecturer – Anatomy for Dance – for Faculty of Education programmes.
CPD Hours
2 hours Time-Valued CPD
Fees
| Member type | Fee |
|---|---|
| RAD Members | $45 AUD |
| Non-RAD members | $65 AUD |
Contact
For more information contact:
Anna Mealing
CPD Coordinator: amealing@rad.org.au
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