Booking Open for The Royal Ballet School’s 2024-25 Enlighten Webinars
Dance teachers worldwide can enhance their skills and gain exclusive insights from the Royal Ballet School’s expert-led training sessions.
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Dance teachers worldwide can elevate their skills with expert-led webinars from one of the most prestigious ballet schools.
The Royal Ballet School, renowned for nurturing world-class talent in classical dance, has officially opened bookings for its 2024-25 Enlighten webinars. These sessions offer dance teachers across the globe a glimpse into the School’s elite training practices, providing professional development that goes beyond the basics.
The Enlighten webinars cover a range of topics designed to inspire, educate, and support dance teachers in their ongoing careers. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of dancer health, master postural alignment, or elevate your dance school’s success, these webinars provide valuable insights from the Royal Ballet School’s expert tutors.
A Global Resource for Dance Educators
Accessible to teachers everywhere, the Enlighten webinars form an essential part of any dance instructor’s continual professional development portfolio. While the sessions can be taken individually, they also complement the School’s Inspire seminars, which are available in both the UK and internationally. Each one-hour session promises a wealth of practical advice and evidence-based strategies that can be immediately applied in the classroom.
Available Webinars for 2024-25
The Royal Ballet School’s Enlighten webinars for the upcoming academic year include four distinct sessions:
1. The Healthy Dancer 2: Understanding Flexibility
Scheduled for October 16, 2024, this webinar focuses on developing the range of motion in young dancers. Emma Porter, the School’s Training and Access Healthcare Lead, explores the latest research on safe and effective techniques for increasing flexibility, particularly during critical phases of a dancer’s growth. Teachers will leave equipped with:
- Scientific knowledge behind flexibility in dancers
- Techniques to optimise range of motion considering physiology, maturation, and growth
- Practical strategies for safely developing flexibility in students
2. Postural Alignment with the Franklin Method® 2
Led by Sarah Daultry, the Royal Ballet School’s Teacher Training Manager, this session introduces the Franklin Method® for enhancing postural alignment through movement, anatomy, and imagery. Scheduled for November 14, 2024, and March 25, 2025, the webinar covers:
- Techniques that improve alignment through kinaesthetic feedback
- How to enhance body awareness for better stability, balance, and mobility
- Imagery practices that help dancers focus and engage during training
Participants will also experience a practical spine mobility assessment to apply the knowledge gained.
3. Maximising Your Dance School’s Potential
On February 27, 2025, Karen Berry, Senior Teacher Training Manager, will offer practical advice on how dance teachers can build thriving businesses. Berry’s guidance is tailored to instructors who may not have entrepreneurial backgrounds but are eager to succeed in both the artistic and commercial aspects of their dance schools. Key takeaways include:
- Business strategies for longevity and growth
- Making informed decisions to leverage opportunities
- Balancing artistic integrity with financial viability
A second session is available on June 12, 2025.
4. The Healthy Dancer 3: Understanding RED-S in Dance
Set for May 13, 2025, this webinar delves into the topic of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), which is prevalent in high-demand activities like ballet. Emma Porter returns to guide participants through recognising and addressing the symptoms of RED-S, equipping teachers to support dancers who may be experiencing this condition. The session will help teachers identify:
- Key signs and symptoms of RED-S in dancers
- How RED-S impacts performance and health
- Strategies for supporting affected students
A Premium Learning Experience
Each Enlighten webinar takes place over Zoom, offering an interactive, engaging learning environment. Presentations are designed for easy comprehension, and every session concludes with a Q&A segment where participants can seek personalised advice from the School’s expert tutors. With the number of participants capped at 30 per session, attendees benefit from an intimate setting that allows for individualised attention.
Priced at £30 each, these webinars are a cost-effective way for dance teachers of all experience levels to gain high-level insights into ballet education and training.
The Royal Ballet School: A Legacy of Excellence
For nearly a century, the Royal Ballet School has been synonymous with world-class ballet education. Famous alumni like Darcey Bussell, Margot Fonteyn, and Christopher Wheeldon have honed their craft through the School’s rigorous training. The School’s Enlighten webinars offer dance educators everywhere the chance to access this tradition of excellence, furthering their careers and enriching the lives of their students.
Booking for the 2024-25 Enlighten webinars is now open. To secure your place and gain exclusive insights from one of the world’s leading ballet institutions,click here to book.
