Classical Connections 2026 S.1 - Build Dancer Resilience!
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Join us for a specialised professional development morning designed for dance teachers committed to building stronger, safer and more resilient dancers.📅 Sunday 15 March 2026
🕘 9:00am
📍 Youth Ballet WA Studios
74–74 Goodwood Parade, Burswood
This two-part workshop brings together expert knowledge from osteopathy and physiotherapy, specifically tailored to the demands of ballet training.
Session 1
Supplementary Exercise to Improve Extensions and Jumps in Dance – Part 2
Join Emma Sulley, Specialist Sports and Dance Physiotherapist, for an interactive professional development workshop designed specifically for Perth dance teachers who want to elevate both performance and longevity in their dancers.
This practical, hands-on session focuses on closing the gap between current dance science and real-world ballet teaching. You’ll have the opportunity to see, feel and experience the exercises firsthand — gaining studio-ready strategies you can confidently implement straight away.
Together we will explore:
• How to find clean, efficient rotation and translate it into higher, more controlled extensions
• The mobility required for expressive lines and powerful jumps — and how to develop it safely
• Dance-specific strength training exercises to enhance allegro
The workshop will also provide clear guidance on integrating these strategies into class planning and daily training, equipping you with practical tools to help dancers build strength, resilience and long-term durability — without compromising artistry.
If you are committed to helping your dancers extend with greater control, jump with more power, and train in a way that supports sustainable development, this session will give you actionable tools you can use immediately in your studio.
Emma is an APA Titled Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 24 years’ experience working with elite dancers and athletes.
Session 2:
Elizabeth (Liz) Cumming
Osteopath & Former Professional Dancer
This 60-minute session will provide a clear, practical understanding of how osteopathy can help prevent injuries in dancers.
You will learn:
• How practitioners screen for “function”
• How to identify subtle movement dysfunction before injury develops
• Ways to improve strength, mobility and movement quality
• Practical strategies to support healthier, more resilient dancers
Liz brings 25 years of clinical experience alongside her background as a professional dancer with The Australian Ballet and international companies.
Who Should Attend?
Dance teachers, studio directors and educators working with ballet and pre-professional students.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing suitable for movement participation.
Places are limited. Early booking is recommended.
Location
Youth Ballet WA
74-76 Goodwood Parade, Burswood WA 6100
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Classical Connections 2026 S.1 - Build Dancer Resilience!
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