ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Upcoming professional development workshops, roundtable discussions, and more led by industry professions.
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The Healthy Dancer with Erika Mayall
🗓 October 22 | ⏰ 10AM-11AM PCT/ Vancouver Time | 💻 Online via Zoom Registration
Spotting the Signs of Overtraining
What happens when a dancer’s commitment to training starts to push beyond what their body can sustainably handle? In this session, Erika Mayall will explore the signs and impacts of overtraining in dancers, helping educators recognize when increased training demands may be affecting a dancer’s physical and mental well-being.
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Motivation, Mindset & Meaningful Challenge with Lauren Ritchie
📅 November 12 | ⏰ 10–11 AM PCT/ Vancouver Time | 💻 Online via Zoom Registration
What helps dancers stay engaged when progress feels slow or the work gets difficult?
Join Lauren Ritchie, for a live learning session exploring motivation, mindset, and meaningful challenge in dance education. Leave with practical ideas to try with your dancers, insights from an experienced industry professional, and the opportunity to learn alongside other educators navigating the same challenges.
About OUR GuestS
ERIKA MAYALL
Physiotherapist MPT, HBSc(Kin), CAFCI, FCAMPT
With Erika, you’ll look at practical ways educators can support healthy training habits, identify potential red flags, and create environments that prioritize long-term dancer health alongside performance and progress.
LAUREN RITCHIE
MEd, BA, ESFCC
Lauren Ritchie is a Mental Skills Educator, choreographer, and Studio Culture Coach. She combines research-informed strategies with extensive dance industry experience to support dancers and educators in building resilience and thriving through challenge.