Teaching Ballet to Adults and Older Participants
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Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101, Australia
Teacher professional development workshop
Join former Queensland Ballet Soloist and current Queensland Ballet Academy Physiotherapist Melissa Tattam, for a full day professional development workshop. This workshop will also feature input from Psychologist Nancy Pachana (Director, Healthy Ageing Initiative, HaBS Faculty at UQ).
This workshop is tailored for dance teachers seeking to expand their expertise in teaching ballet to active seniors. Participants should possess a strong foundation in ballet artistry, teaching strategies, and safe dance practices.
Included in this session is a complimentary pass to attend and participate in a Ballet for Seniors class in the week leading up to (or proceeding) the Professional Development session.
#Learning Aims
Provide teachers with a structured teaching resource to engage active adult/senior dancers.
Assist teachers to promote a love of movement, dancing and artistry through regular ballet classes.
Equip teachers with the confidence, skills and resources to deliver dance classes to adults and seniors.
#Learning Outcomes
Understand the ageing process and its effects on movement and dancing.
Gain knowledge of the physical aspects of primary ageing and how this translates to a dance class.
Acquire a deeper understanding of the pedagogical approach to teaching ballet for adults and seniors.
Understand and discuss with peers the positive benefits of ballet for adults and seniors.
Melissa Tattam
Academy faculty - performance health
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