Ballet Teacher: Qualifications

Key Achievements

Awarded Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA).
Awarded the Inspire professional development certificate by the Royal Ballet School.
Awarded the Silver Swans Licence by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD Silver Swans Licensee).
Awarded Registered Teacher Status by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD RTS).
Certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) teacher.
Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance with a First Class BA (Hons) Degree.
Awarded an academic bursary by the Faculty of Education at the Royal Academy of Dance.
Achieved the Royal Academy of Dance Diploma in Dance Education with Distinction.
Achieved the Royal Academy of Dance Certificate in Dance Education with Distinction.

Qualifications

Royal Academy of Dance

BA (Hons) Dance Education

(First Class Honours)

Awarded July 2017

Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Faculty of Education / University of Bath (FHEQ Level 6)

Modules studied:

Dance, Art and Education

Philosophical perspectives on the nature and function of the arts in education.
Debates surrounding the meaning of “art”, “dance” and “education”.
The role of the arts within education and the particular educational contribution of dance.
Dichotomies such as education/training, theory/practice, mind/body.

Dance and Older Learners

Exploring how older learners can benefit from participation in dance.
Deconstructing stereotypes.
Critical consideration of creative and artistic outcomes of participation.
Health-related safe practice concerns.

Ballet: Its Diversity and Influence

Considering influences on ballet’s worldwide growth and development during the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Explored through the study of selected choreographers, dancers, artistic directors, teachers, scholars and critics.
Engaging critically and discursively with historical, political, social, cultural, financial and artistic circumstances that might impact on a ballet company’s identity and values.

Dance in Higher Education

Philosophical and educational traditions, definitions and debates surrounding the nature of dance in Higher Education.
Considering how dance in Higher Education functions as an academic discipline and as a preparation for entry into the profession.

Dissertation

Title: “Meet Me at the Barre: Community in the Ballet Class.”
Educational research inspired by personal experience as a dance student and dance teacher.

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Royal Academy of Dance (September 2015 – July 2016)

Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education

(Distinction)

Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Faculty of Education / University of Bath (FHEQ Level 5)

Modules studied:

The Nature of Dance

Philosophical perspectives on the nature and function of dance.

Perspectives on Learning and Teaching

Theories of pedagogy applied to dance.

Safe Practice and Improving Performance

Physiological and Psychological factors relevant to dance performance and dance teaching practice.

Perspectives on Music and Dance

Critical, philosophical and aesthetic concepts relevant to the study of music in dance.
Musical aspects of selected repertoires, practices and dance forms.
Implications of diverse analytical models of music and dance for dance practice, education and training.

Dance in the Community

Considerations of dance as a participatory art form.
Reflections on how context can affect planning and delivery of dance activity.
Notions of dance as a tool for social engagement, empowerment and enjoyment.

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Royal Academy of Dance (September 2014 – July 2015)

Certificate of Higher Education: Dance Education

(Distinction)

Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Faculty of Education / University of Bath (FHEQ Level 4)

Modules studied:

Frameworks and Perspectives

Dance analysis
Benesh Movement Notation
Labanotation

The Healthy Dancer

Anatomy
Alignment
Conditioning
Injury
Nutrition
Safe practice

Dance Education: Concepts and Contexts

Critical examination of pedagogy in different settings.

Music in Dance and Dance Education

Music theory
Role of music
Musicality

Dance Syllabi and Examinations

Teacher’s role
Training methods
Ethical practice

Continuing Professional Development

Challenging ideas in mental health (November 2023)

Online course delivered by OpenLearn

Outcomes:

understand the complexity and dilemmas of diverse perspectives in the field of mental health and distress
understand the importance of service users’/survivors’ experiences and perspectives
understand how mental health issues can affect everyone
understand the range of potential risks faced by individuals in their everyday lives

Eight CPD hours.

Making sense of mental health problems (November 2023)

Online course delivered by OpenLearn

Outcomes:

describe key theories and concepts that have informed debates about mental health diagnosis
outline how diagnostic systems have been developed and implemented
explain why diagnostic systems are challenged in the mental health field

Ten CPD hours.

The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition: Final (October 2023)

Livestreamed competition hosted by the Royal Academy of Dance (Broadcast date: Sunday 29 October)

This year’s judges: Darcey Bussell (RAD president and guest principal coach of The Royal Ballet), Aaron S. Watkin (artistic director of English National Ballet) and Amanda Britton (chief executive, principal and artistic director of Rambert School).

Guest choreographer: Valentino Zucchetti.

Gold medal: Jakob Wheway Hughes, 16, taught by the dance faculty at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.

Two CPD hours.

First Nights – Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: modernism, ballet and riots (October 2023)

Online CPD course delivered by Harvard University (Instructor: Thomas Forrest Kelly)

This course guides learners through The Rite of Spring, highlighting not only the contributions of Igor Stravinsky, the composer, but also those of his collaborators. Learners are taken through the ballet’s development, rehearsals and premiere performance in order to explore how and why it challenged audiences.

Outcomes:

identify and describe forms and techniques used in twentieth-century orchestral music
understand approaches to ballet choreography in the twentieth century
appreciate the cultural context and performance circumstances of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring

Six CPD hours.

Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA) application (April 2023 – August 2023)

Successful application for fellowship of Advance HE. Application made via the Applaud professional development scheme at The Open University.

Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA): A professional status awarded in recognition of an individual’s demonstrable commitment to professionalism in learning and teaching in higher education.

Applications for fellowship are made in writing and require the support of two written references.

Outcome:

Entitlement to use the post-nominal letters ‘FHEA’ following satisfactory demonstration of a commitment to teaching, learning and the student experience. This was evidenced through engagement in a practical process that encourages research, reflection and development.

The Power of “Good Enough” (June 2023)

Online event delivered by the London School of Economics and Political Science

Panel discussion about escaping the perfection trap and embracing the idea of “good enough”.

Speakers:

Dr Thomas Curran (Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at LSE)
Adrienne Herbert (wellness expert)
Dr Rachel O’Neill (Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE)

Chair: Dr Grace Lordan (Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at LSE)

Hosted by LSE Festival: People and Change.

One CPD hour.

Inform and Educate: Mental Health Awareness Week (May 2023)

Online event delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance

A conversation between Tim Arthur (RAD Chief Executive) and Steven McRae (Principal of The Royal Ballet and RAD Ambassador) to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (15–21 May 2023).

Discussion about mental health in the dance world, with a focus on anxiety. Considering issues of interest to dance teachers, for reflecting on their own challenges as well as those of their students.

One CPD hour.

RAD Members’ Day (April 2023)

Event delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance

Sessions (live and on demand):

Opening remarks by Tim Arthur (RAD Chief Executive)
Getting to the art of the matter with Gerard Charles (RAD Artistic Director)
Launch of a new widening participation scholarship for RAD members – Celine Gittens (Principal, Birmingham Royal Ballet; RAD International Ambassador) in conversation with Dame Darcey Bussell (RAD President) and Gerard Charles (RAD Artistic Director) for a discussion on introducing new people to dance.
Workshop: Working with students with special educational needs
Panel discussion: Student safeguarding, emotional wellbeing and inclusion
Masterclass with Alexander Campbell (Principal, The Royal Ballet) – A practical mixed repertoire class, aimed at teachers, exploring how the preparation of steps varies based on the ballet and character.
Final remarks by Tim Arthur (RAD Chief Executive)

Five CPD hours.

Falling Forwards Faster: Opportunities for diversity, inclusion and belonging in dance for health (April 2023)

Online event delivered by the Dance & Creative Wellness Foundation

Sessions (live and on demand):

Welcome (Eldridge Labinjo)
An all-inclusive dance: a conversation on dance diversity (Derrick Brown PhD)
Values-based, culturally responsive education (Sarah Marcus, Mark Morris Dance Group)
Active Empathetic Listening (AEL) and open/closed questions (Eldridge Labinjo)
Dissolving boundaries through dance (Mirjam Barakar)
Empowering audiences (Andrew Greenwood)
Empowering learners (Clare Guss-West and Joe Bowie)
Roundtable discussion and Q&A

Aims:

appreciate the need to embrace changing situations and learn from them quickly
explore the importance of engaging with learners and proactively striving for cultural equity
discover diverse teaching approaches to promote inclusion and belonging

Five CPD hours.

Harnessing The Power Of Your Voice: Mental health in the dance classroom (March 2023)

Webinar delivered by Safer Dance and One Dance UK

Session led by a panel of mental health professionals to empower educators to support students. With a focus on being mindful of the language used in learning environments.

Discussion about identifying mental health issues and responding to them in the dance classroom.
Consideration of how to create a positive psychological learning environment through language.
Exploration of tools and updated vocabulary that can be applied to teachers’ practice.

One CPD hour.

Guest Lecture Series: On Inclusive Dance Education in Contemporary Times (February 2023)

Online event delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance

Dr Alfdaniels Mabingo (University of Makere, Uganda) and Dr Kristie Mortimer (University of Auckland, New Zealand) in conversation with Dr Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel.

Discussion about their contributions to the field of dance education, specifically in relation to their recent books:

Mabingo, A. (2020) Ubuntu as Dance Pedagogy in Uganda: Individuality, Community and Inclusion in the Teaching and Learning of Indigenous Dances. Palgrave Macmillan.

Mortimer, K. (2021) Dance and Cultural Differences in Aotearoa: Finding Common Ground in Rural Dance Studio Education. Palgrave Macmillan.

Questions addressed:

How can dance education and indigenous considerations help us understand and recognise difference as well as forge connections across communities?
How can ‘Ubuntu Philosophy’ and ‘Ethnorelative Practices’ help us understand cultural difference within and beyond the dance studio?

One CPD hour.

Inform and Educate: Dance, Wellbeing and Cancer (February 2023)

Online event delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance

Dr Peter Lovatt (dance psychologist), Professor Vicky Karkou (co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing) and Emily Jenkins (Move Dance Feel) in conversation with Dr Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel.

Discussion about leading dance research and advocacy, wellbeing and cancer to mark World Cancer Day (4 February). Considering the benefits of creativity, movement and dance during cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

One CPD hour.

Dancing Into Adulthood (November 2022 – February 2023)

Online CPD course delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance (Tutor: Kerry Devine)

This course encourages participants to consider a range of strategies to ensure that adult dance classes are engaging, safe and inclusive.

Outcomes:

understand factors that may affect an individual’s physical and psychological health in adulthood
evaluate how participation in dance benefits adult learners
recognise and plan for safe dance practice
understand how to apply principles of fitness and somatic practice when teaching dance
be able to identify learners’ physical needs and general expectations

Ten CPD hours.

Guest Lecture Series: On Ballet Pedagogy in Contemporary Times (September 2022)

Online event delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance

Professor Norma Sue Fisher-Stitt (York University), Christina Johnson (Complexions Contemporary Ballet/Dance Theatre of Harlem) and Professor Jessica Zeller (Texas Christian University) in conversation with Dr Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel.

Discussion about pedagogical considerations, trends and issues in contemporary times, as well as reflections on individual journeys as performers and teachers.

Questions addressed:

How has the teaching of ballet shifted in recent years?
Has diversity and inclusion altered the ways in which we approach teaching ballet today?
What might the future of ballet pedagogy look like?

One CPD hour.

Talking Dance Science: Being a 21st-century dance teacher (July 2022)

Online symposium delivered by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

Held in partnership with the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) and Safe in Dance International (SiDI).

Keynotes:

The world in which we dance (Dr Liliana Araujo)
The physical beings we teach (Donna Krasnow PhD)
Dance science and practice (Professor Emma Redding MBE)

Aims:

gain a greater understanding of how dancers and teachers can stay physically and psychologically well while dancing
receive advice from expert contributors on issues that teachers face in the studio
apply dance science principles to teaching practice

Three CPD hours.

The Why Factor (June 2022)

Wellbeing webinar delivered by Art of Brilliance Ltd

Training and development focused on helping you uncover your ‘why’, which translates into a simple statement that inspires you to take action.

Aims:

explore key principles from positive psychology – flow, employee engagement and purpose
identify how to (re)discover your purpose
reflect on ways to best define and communicate your ‘why’

One CPD hour.

RAD Members’ Open House (April 2022)

Event delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance

Sessions (live and on demand):

Learning to turn with Gerard Charles (RAD Artistic Director)
Connect and inspire with Celine Gittens (Principal, Birmingham Royal Ballet; RAD International Ambassador)
Speeches by Dame Darcey Bussell (RAD President), Guy Perricone (RAD Chairman), Luke Rittner CBE (outgoing RAD Chief Executive) and Tim Arthur (incoming RAD Chief Executive)
Character workshop
Observation: Warm-up class
Observation: Karsavina syllabus class
Observation: Exploration of movement dynamics in the ballet class
Observation: Choreography session
Observation: Solo Seal coaching
Keynote by Steven McRae (Principal, The Royal Ballet; RAD Ambassador)

Ten CPD hours.

Royal Ballet School Dance Teacher Training (April 2022)

Inspire Seminar 6 – Good Teaching Practice

The Royal Ballet School’s inspirational professional development programme combines a mix of practical and pedagogical study devised to guide teachers in their approach to teaching classical ballet.

Aims:

gain practical experience in setting, demonstrating and correcting enchaînements
develop effective teaching skills
highlight the importance of developing artistry in tandem with technique

Five and a half CPD hours.

Professional Development for Inclusive Practice (February 2022)

Webinar delivered by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

Session on inclusive, accessible and creative teaching. Led by Natasha Britton, co-founder and artistic director of Parable Dance.

One and a half CPD hours.

Inclusive Dance Practice: A Panel Discussion (January 2022)

Webinar delivered by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

A panel discussion led by Parable Dance. Speakers: Natasha Britton (Parable Dance), Patrick McGeough (Para Dance UK) and Rachael Lines (Frontline Dance).

One CPD hour.

Royal Ballet School Dance Teacher Training (December 2021)

Inspire Seminar 5 – Analysing the Elements of Technique Part Four: Pointe Work

Aims:

analyse pointe work for students at different levels of training
develop skill in teaching pointe work
develop skills in enchaînement construction
explore the concepts of motivation and effective feedback

Five and a half CPD hours.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference (December 2021)

Conference delivered by The Open University

A virtual event uniting professionals in education to share insights on mental health and wellbeing.

Included ‘Dancing for Health and Wellbeing: community cohesion from a dance/movement perspective’, a case study and participatory workshop presented by Claire Harris, Joan Simons and Rosaria Gracia.

Approximately seven hours of live presentations and discussions.

Mapping Dance and Dance Teaching: Past(s), Present and Future(s) (September 2021)

Conference delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance

A two-day virtual conference uniting stakeholders from the fields of dance performance, dance education, dance training and associated interdisciplinary domains.

Live and on-demand content comprising panel discussions and workshops on the current and future direction of dance and dance teaching.

Twenty CPD hours.

Inside the Content and Choreography: Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 (July 2021)

Webinar delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance (Tutor: Paula Hunt)

Outcomes:

an increased understanding of the RAD examination mark schemes
an increased awareness of common problems observed in examinations
an increased understanding of the intention of the choreography of selected female settings
an increased understanding of how to develop technique, musicality and performance in selected female settings

Two CPD hours.

Matriarchy and Nation: Repositioning Women in Ballet (July 2021)

Online CPD talk delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance

A talk given by Dr Carol Martin, in discussion with Dr Michelle Groves, on the agency and influence of women in ballet.

One CPD hour.

Developing Artistry in Ballet Technique (July 2021)

Online CPD talk delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance

A talk given by Thérèse Cantine, in discussion with Felicity Kerr, about developing and achieving artistry in ballet technique when working with dancers of all ages.

One CPD hour.

Silver Swans Licensee Training (July 2021)

Workshop delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance (Tutor: Sarah Platt)

Awarded the Silver Swans Licence.

Silver Swans Licensees are trained to devise and deliver safe and inclusive ballet classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on those aged 55 years and older.

Outcomes:

an understanding of Silver Swans and the responsibilities and expectations of licence 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
a knowledge and understanding of appropriate progression, differentiation and integration considerations for adults of mixed ability

Eight CPD hours.

Talking Dance: Improving Racial Equity (June 2021)

Online symposium delivered by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

Held in partnership with the TIRED Movement (Trying to Improve Racial Equality in Dance), alongside BBO Dance, the International Dance Teachers’ Association and the Royal Academy of Dance.

Aims:

understand the issues that need to be addressed to achieve diversity in dance education and training
hear guest speakers debate the issues
discover ways to create an inclusive and diverse approach at every level of dance teaching

Two CPD hours.

‘The Curator’s Cut’ – On Point: Royal Academy of Dance at 100 (June 2021)

Online event delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance, in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum

Aims:

learn more about the RAD’s 100-year influence on dance in Britain and across the world
hear insights from the centenary display’s co-curators, Eleanor Fitzpatrick (Archives and Records Manager, RAD) and Jane Pritchard (Dance Curator, V&A)
see images from the archives

One CPD hour.

Bouncebackability (April 2021)

Wellbeing webinar delivered by Art of Brilliance Ltd

Training and development to demystify the ‘ordinary magic’ that resilient people possess and explore ways to bounce back when things get tough.

Aims:

identify the skills resilient people possess
discover what resilient people actively do to help themselves cope with change and deal with challenges
recognise the importance of support systems

One CPD hour.

The Art of Being Brilliant (March 2021)

Wellbeing webinar delivered by Art of Brilliance Ltd

Training and development to promote positivity, motivation and brilliance.

Aims:

explore key principles from positive psychology
discover the art of happiness and recognise that we choose to be happy
reflect on how new ways of thinking and behaving will help sustain personal ‘brilliance’ and create an environment where people are engaged and motivated

One CPD hour.

Royal Ballet School Dance Teacher Training (November 2020)

Enlighten webinar – Positivity: how to create, develop and sustain a positive studio climate

The Royal Ballet School’s Enlighten webinars allow teachers to maintain their professional development by sharing ideas, discussing concerns and making new connections online.

Aims:

highlight factors that are necessary for developing an effective learning environment
reflect on characteristics of behaviour that can influence positivity
identify the relationship between teacher expectations and student achievement
provide a selection of strategies in order to foster a positive studio climate

One CPD hour.

Royal Ballet School Dance Teacher Training (October 2020)

Enlighten webinar – Striving for excellence: improving our effectiveness as teachers

The Royal Ballet School’s Enlighten webinars allow teachers to maintain their professional development by sharing ideas, discussing concerns and making new connections online.

Aims:

reflect on areas of pedagogy that are key to being an outstanding teacher
explore the ingredients for an outstanding teacher (the 5 Es)

One CPD hour.

Preparation for Healthy Dance Certificate (September 2020)

Online learning programme and graded assessment delivered by Safe in Dance International

Achieved with Best Practice.

The Preparation for Healthy Dance Certificate (PHDC) requires practitioners to demonstrate the knowledge needed to protect themselves and their students when preparing to dance in any environment.

The PHDC provides international professional endorsement of knowledge and understanding of preliminary dance health and safety. It is supported by the National Institute for Dance Medicine and Science, Healthy Dancer Canada and the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre.

Six CPD hours.

COVID-19 Awareness Certificate (August 2020)

Online learning programme and mandatory quiz delivered by CPD Online College

A general overview of everything known so far about COVID-19, including the impact of the global pandemic on daily life, methods to prevent infection and special measures to reduce risks in workplaces.

Achieved with full marks (100%).

Two CPD hours.

Introduction to Leading Dance for Early Years Certificate (August 2020)

Online learning programme and graded assessment delivered by People Dancing

Achieved with Distinction.

A six-unit online course designed to provide dance teachers with knowledge about creating environments where babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers can explore with their whole bodies and all their senses.

Introduction to Leading Dance with Older People Certificate (August 2020)

Online learning programme and graded assessment delivered by People Dancing

Achieved with Distinction.

A seven-unit online course designed to provide dance teachers with foundational knowledge about the safe, effective and creative delivery of dance sessions with older people.

Dance Knowledge (June 2020)

Online dance science education delivered by Dance Knowledge

A series of courses that connect dance teachers with the latest research in biomechanics and psychology. Devised to help dance teachers support and enhance students’ physical and mental health and performance.

Courses completed:

What is Biomechanics?
Variability and Movement Expertise
How Dancers’ Muscles Work
Balance in Dance
Sprung Dance Floors
Goal Setting
Perfectionism in Dance – Introduction
How Perfectionism is Learnt and Reinforced in Dance
Performance Anxiety
Creativity and Choreography
Encouraging Boys in Dance
Accessing Academic Research

Thirty CPD hours.

Take Your Teaching Online (June 2020)

Online learning programme and mandatory tests issued by The Open University

Outcomes:

identify the differences between teaching online and teaching in a face-to-face environment
make informed decisions when choosing new tools and pedagogies for online teaching
identify major benefits and challenges of teaching online
understand the changing practices of educators as they make use of online opportunities
understand how to create and evaluate approaches to online teaching that are appropriate for you

Twenty-four CPD hours.

Online Safety (June 2020)

Level 2 Certificate issued by EduCare

This course provides practical advice to help educators understand online safety and develop a safe online culture among children and young people.

Understanding Online Safety

Violent and extreme content
Potential risk factors
Types of content
How children can make and receive contact online
Conduct
The law and statutory guidance

Developing a Safe Online Culture

Positive conversations
Reporting
Promoting good practice

Three CPD hours.

Mental Health Awareness (June 2020)

Level 2 Certificates issued by EduCare

Understanding Anxiety
Understanding Low Mood and Depression
Understanding Self-Harm

Three CPD hours.

Preventing Bullying (June 2020)

Level 2 Certificate issued by EduCare

Outcomes:

understand what bullying is
identify who may be affected by bullying
understand the role technology can play in bullying behaviour (cyberbullying)
be able to recognise a child who may be being bullied and understand the damaging physical and emotional effects
be able to put actions in place to tackle bullying in an organisation or setting

Four CPD hours.

Risk Assessment Certificate (April 2020)

Online learning programme and graded assessment delivered by People Dancing

Achieved with Distinction.

A People Dancing programme designed to assist dance teachers in improving the safety of their practice.

Outcomes:

understand your legal responsibilities in relation to health and safety at work
take steps to ensure you and all those you come into contact with in relation to your work stay safe and well
know what to do if an event occurs in relation to your dance practice or class

Royal Ballet School Dance Teacher Training (February 2020)

Inspire Seminar 4 – Analysing the Elements of Technique Part Three: Allegro

Aims:

analyse the allegro section of classical ballet vocabulary
highlight how allegro is developed at the barre and in the centre
develop skill in teaching allegro
develop skills in lesson planning and time management

Five and a half CPD hours.

Royal Ballet School Dance Teacher Training (December 2019)

Inspire Seminar 3 – Analysing the Elements of Technique Part Two: Centre Work

Aims:

analyse the vocabulary of classical ballet that is taught in centre practice
highlight how classical ballet vocabulary progresses from the barre to the centre
develop skill in teaching centre practice
explore strategies for effective communication
develop skills in demonstration and the use of voice for effective teaching practice

Five and a half CPD hours.

Royal Ballet School Dance Teacher Training (October 2019)

Inspire Seminar 2 – Analysing the Elements of Technique Part One: Barre Work

Aims:

explore motor development and learning in relation to the teaching of dance
analyse, and develop knowledge of, the vocabulary of classical ballet that is taught
at the barre
develop skill in teaching barre work
develop knowledge and understanding of how students learn dance skills

Five and a half CPD hours.

Royal Ballet School Dance Teacher Training (July 2019)

Inspire Seminar 1 – The Foundations of Classical Ballet

Aims:

explore, and highlight the importance of, the basic concepts of ballet technique
(including posture, placement, use of turnout and weight placement)
explore the mechanics and aesthetics of port de bras
introduce the concept of good teaching
(leading towards the development of a personal philosophy of teaching)

Five and a half CPD hours.

Progressing Ballet Technique Teacher Certification (February 2019)

Certification to teach all levels of Progressing Ballet Technique

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a body conditioning programme devised by Marie Walton-Mahon to help dancers achieve their personal best in classical ballet.

Certification equips teachers with the knowledge, understanding and creativity to help develop the muscle memory needed to enhance dance training.

The emphasis is on the importance of safe dance training to improve core stability and identify correct weight placement, alignment and muscle activation.

Certification requires teachers to be trained and assessed in Progressing Ballet Technique junior, senior and advanced levels.

Demonstrated an understanding of:

the activation of muscle memory to activate “turn out”
the activation of muscle memory to enhance “adage movements”
the activation of muscle memory to accelerate “allegro”
the activation of muscle memory to activate “batterie”
the activation of muscle memory for controlled landings
how to break down the exercises
how to build the exercises
the appropriate age relevant to each exercise
the correct muscle groups that assist each movement

Six CPD hours.

Fitness Diploma (October 2018)

Level 3 Fitness Diploma (Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor) issued by New Skills Academy

Acquired a thorough understanding of fitness by covering a breadth of topics relevant to anybody working as a personal trainer or fitness instructor.

Level 3 course comprising thirty-two modules.

Content covered:

Anatomy
Obesity and Diabetes
Nutrition
The Effects of Exercise
Exercise Intensity
Fitness Plans
Stretching
Fitness for Children
Working with Disabled Clients
Principles of Yoga
Principles of Pilates
Risk Assessment
Safeguarding
Insurance and Tax
Health and Safety

Fifteen CPD hours.

Pointe Shoe Fitting Training (October 2018)

In-depth, one-day workshop on Pointe Shoe Fitting provided by Ballet Pro Ltd and based on the work of Amanda Hill (UK importer and distributor of Grishko pointe shoes), Linda Reid-Lobatto (pointe shoe fitter), Esther Juon (pointe shoe fitter and member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science) and others.

Attended a full-day workshop on fitting pointe shoes.

Content covered:

The Anatomy of the Foot
Development of the Dancer
Assessment of Readiness for Pointe
The Fundamentals of Pointe Shoe Fitting
Step-by-Step Practical Fitting
Solving Problems
Health and Safety

Training included the application of comprehensive theoretical knowledge to the practical art of pointe shoe fitting.

Participating as a pointe shoe model reinforced the theoretical and practical training received.

Six CPD hours.

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING

Child Protection Advanced (December 2023)

Level 3 Certificate issued by EduCare

Acquired a thorough understanding of child protection by covering a breadth of topics relevant to anybody with a responsibility for safeguarding children and young people.

Achieved with full marks (100%).

Nine modules:

Child Development
Parenting and Risk Factors
Forms of Child Abuse
Specific Safeguarding Issues
Recognising and Responding to Abuse
Child Protection System
Learning from Failure
The Legal Framework
Promoting Good Practice

Nine CPD hours.

CSTF Safeguarding Children Level 1 and 2 (August 2023)

Level 1 and 2 Certificates issued by Mandatory Training Group

Met the required learning outcomes in the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Skills for Care recommendations for healthcare and social care providers, and OFSTED recommendations for early years, educational and community settings.

Achieved with full marks (100%).

Content covered included:

Key principles of safeguarding children and young people
Key safeguarding legislation
The complex nature of child abuse
The ‘Toxic Trio’
Indicators of, and risk factors for, child trafficking, female genital mutilation (FGM), radicalisation
Risks associated with the internet and social networking sites
What to do if a child or young person discloses abuse
What to do if child abuse is suspected

Three CPD hours.

Child Protection Advanced (June 2020)

Level 3 Certificate issued by EduCare

Acquired a thorough understanding of child protection by covering a breadth of topics relevant to anybody with a responsibility for safeguarding children and young people.

Achieved with full marks (100%).

Nine modules:

Child Development
Parenting and Risk Factors
Forms of Child Abuse
Specific Safeguarding Issues
Recognising and Responding to Abuse
Child Protection System
Learning from Failure
The Legal Framework
Promoting Good Practice

Nine CPD hours.

Child Neglect (June 2020)

Level 2 Certificate issued by EduCare

Acquired a thorough understanding of what child neglect is and the factors that may contribute to it.

Three CPD hours.

Child Protection (July 2017)

Level 3 Certificate in Child Protection issued by EduCare

Acquired a thorough understanding of child protection by covering a breadth of topics relevant to anybody with a responsibility for safeguarding children and young people.

Achieved with full marks (100%).

Level 3 course comprising nine modules:

Child Development
Parenting and Risk Factors
Forms of Abuse
Other Harm
Responding to Abuse
Reporting Abuse and the Child Protection System
Learning from Failure
The Legal Framework
Working Together

Nine CPD hours.

NSPCC Child Protection: an introduction (July 2017)

Introductory safeguarding course delivered by the NSPCC

A four-module e-learning course for everyone who works with children.

Understanding how to recognise, respond, report and record concerns about a child.

FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

Daisy First Aid Training (November 2021)

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid: Platinum Plus Certificate issued by Daisy First Aid

An assessed and accredited course that meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework and is Ofsted compliant.

Demonstrated how to deal with accidents and emergencies involving babies, children and adults.

Twelve CPD hours.

First Aid Annual Skills Update (June 2020)

Online learning programme and assessment delivered by British Red Cross

Achieved with full marks (100%).

A British Red Cross e-learning course designed to provide annual refresher training.

Modules recapped how to help someone who is:

unresponsive and not breathing, including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
unresponsive and breathing
choking
bleeding heavily
in shock
burnt
having a seizure

Green Cross First Aid Training (June 2018)

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) issued by Training Qualifications UK

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theory related to coping with first aid emergencies in any environment.

Successfully applied effective first aid skills during practical exercises.

Green Cross First Aid Training (July 2015)

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) issued by Training Qualifications UK

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theory related to coping with first aid emergencies in any environment.

Successfully applied effective first aid skills during practical exercises.

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