Course and Assessment Development
One of our specialisms is in designing and developing courses and assessments in Healthy Dance Practice tailored to all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals. We focus on integrating evidence-based principles that promote physical, psychological, and emotional well-being in dancers. Our aim is to enhance performance, prevent injury, and foster sustainable dance careers.
Key Features:
- Customised Course Development:
- Tailored Curriculum Design: Courses are customised to meet the needs of diverse groups, including students, educators, dance professionals and institutions. This includes beginner to advanced levels, covering topics such as injury prevention, biomechanics, nutrition and mental health.
- Diverse Dance Styles: We offer content specific to various dance forms, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and cultural dance styles, ensuring the principles of healthy practice are applied across genres.
- Flexible Delivery Formats: Courses are available in multiple formats, including in-person workshops, online modules, hybrid learning and interactive webinars, catering to the needs of different learning environments.
- Expert Assessment Development:
- Knowledge Testing: Quizzes, tests and exams are designed to assess understanding of SiDI’s Core Principles in Healthy Dance Principles. Including preparing the dance space, anatomy, effective nutrition and hydration, psychological and physiological understanding in relation to dance and the integration of these into dance practice.
- Formative and Summative Assessments: Incorporation of both ongoing (formative) assessments to support learning and final (summative) assessments to evaluate overall competence.
- Evidence-Based Content:
- Research-Driven Approach: All course materials are rooted in current research from dance science, sports medicine and psychology to ensure the highest standard of education.
- Collaboration with Experts: Developed in collaboration with dance scientists, physiotherapists, nutritionists and psychologists who specialise in dance, ensuring that content is accurate, up-to-date and practical.
- Inclusive and Accessible Learning:
- Adaptable for All Abilities: Courses are designed to be inclusive, with considerations for dancers with disabilities or those recovering from injury.
- Language and Cultural Sensitivity: Content is adapted to be culturally sensitive and available in multiple languages, making it accessible to a global audience.
- Professional Development and Certification:
- Certification Programs: Offering certification in Healthy Dance Practice for educators, coaches and healthcare providers, enhancing their credentials and expertise.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Providing ongoing learning opportunities through advanced courses, workshops and access to the latest research in dance health.
- Support Services:
- Mentorship and Coaching: Offering personalised mentorship for dancers and educators to help implement healthy dance practices.
- Resource Development: Creation of teaching aids, guides and educational materials that support healthy dance practice in classrooms and studios.
Target Audience:
- Dance Educators: Schools, academies and universities looking to integrate healthy practices into their curriculum.
- Professional Dancers and Companies: Organisations seeking to enhance dancer health and performance.
- Healthcare Professionals: Physiotherapists, nutritionists and psychologists specialising in dance health.
- Amateur and Student Dancers: Individuals looking to improve their practice and understanding of safe dance techniques.
This comprehensive service ensures that dancers of all levels are equipped with the knowledge and skills to practice dance healthily and sustainably, supporting lifelong careers and enjoyment of dance.
