Building Ballet Strength: A Practical Workshop for Teachers

Are you looking for new and effective ways to build strength, improve posture, and prevent injuries in your dancers?

This hands-on workshop will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to integrate targeted strength training using readily available gym equipment into your Ballet classes. The workshop will explore the principles of strength training as they apply to Ballet. We will delve into the specific muscle groups crucial for Ballet technique and learn how to effectively engage and strengthen them using Ballet appropriate body conditioning. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how to design and implement safe and effective strength training exercises that complement and enhance traditional Ballet training.

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the biomechanical principles of strength training relevant to Ballet.

• Identify key muscle groups essential for optimal Ballet performance.

• Effectively utilise exercise bands for targeted strength training exercises.

• Design and implement basic strength training exercises for Ballet students.

• Integrate strength training exercises into existing Ballet class structures.

• Adapt exercises for individual needs and address common postural issues.

• Understand basic injury prevention strategies related to strength training in Ballet.

• Confidently incorporate new strength training techniques into their teaching practice.

This course will be led by bbodance teacher and examiner, Emily Law, and all teachers will need to bring an exercise band with them on the day.

It is worth 3 hours CPD and will be held in Studio 7.

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