What are our responsibilities towards each other as dancers? This workshop provides space for students to consider their role in co-creating a ‘resilient space’ in which they can collectively thrive.
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“It was nice to be reminded of how important a resilient space is and not to take it for granted when you’re in one.”
Performing arts training is a shared experience, and how students treat each other can have a huge impact on their resilience in such an intimate environment. This workshop invites students to consider their personal and shared responsibility in creating a ‘resilient space’ – one in which dancers feel safe and empowered to stretch themselves creatively. Participants will explore how they can support and facilitate each other in their collective development, creating unity and strength as a cohort.
This session can be delivered either as an introduction to the topic (1.5hrs – 2hrs) or a more in-depth exploration (3hrs)
Participate Dance student session. Photo by Justin Slee
What we’ll cover
How group dynamics can impact training
What it means to create a ‘resilient space’ which emphasises safety and empowerment
Behaviours which can enable or disable a resilient space
Tools for cultivating trust and respect in a training environment
You’ll come away with
A shared understanding of what a resilient space looks/feels like
Tools and approaches for consciously cultivating a resilient space
Understanding and awareness of behaviours which can undermine a resilient space
Space to consider how this learning can be put into practice going forward
Course details
Available as in-person training
Delivered as a 1.5-2 hour session (introduction) or a 3 hour session (in depth)
Yes, please email info@tonictheatre.co.uk to arrange a time to discuss your needs with a member of the team.
Yes, we would be happy to discuss bundling this course with others that we offer. We can also create bespoke sessions just for you. Find out more on our bespoke training page or email info@tonictheatre.co.uk to discuss what we can do for you.
Participateis Tonic’s programme of training created specifically for schools, colleges and conservatoires in the performing arts. It’s designed to help both students and staff address a range of topics in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion, to help them cultivate a safer and more inclusive training environment, and to provide advice and tools they can take with them. Find out more
Participate. Training created specifically for students of performing arts colleges and conservatoires, and their teachers.
All enquiries welcome! If you are interested in booking this course, or just need some more information, please complete the form below and one of our team will be in touch. Or email us direct at info@tonictheatre.co.uk.
