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<title>decodanz CPD</title><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/index.html</link><description>CPD snippets</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2010 decodanz</dc:rights><dc:date>2012-01-23T09:55:23+00:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 8 Sep 2010 08:05:29 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title>New CPD for Dance Teachers blog</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Dance teaching</category><category>Safe dance practice</category><category>Teaching Styles</category><category>Teaching tips</category><dc:date>2012-01-23T09:55:23+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/New-CPD-for-Dance-Teacher-blog.php#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/New-CPD-for-Dance-Teacher-blog.php#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I will leave the archive posts on this blog so you can still access them.  

...I hope you will check the new blog regularly for lots of tips, ideas and information relating to CPD for dance teachers - why not click on the new blog site's RSS button so you will get new blog items as they are added.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FREE training opportunity for dance teachers</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Safe dance practice</category><category>Dance teaching</category><dc:date>2012-01-20T07:28:16+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/Safe-dance-practice-for-dance-teachers-more.php#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/Safe-dance-practice-for-dance-teachers-more.php#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our FREE training opportunity for Safe Dance Practice for Dance Teachers course has generated lots of enquiries in the first few days and applications are already beginning to come in.  ...  If you want to take advantage of this wonderful FREE offer then check out the details and download the information sheet from the safe dance practice page under the dance teachers menu.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Foundations for Excellence</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Teaching tips</category><category>CPD</category><dc:date>2012-01-19T14:28:23+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/foundations-for-excellence.php#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/foundations-for-excellence.php#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This new virtual publication offers a wealth of resources for the support and training of talented musicians and dancers.    It is available to access at:  www.foundations-for-excellence.org
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FREE Safe Dance Practice for Dance Teachers</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Safe dance practice</category><category>Dance teaching</category><category>CPD</category><dc:date>2012-01-17T11:09:07+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/Safe-dance-practice-for-dance-teachers-permalink.php#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/Safe-dance-practice-for-dance-teachers-permalink.php#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Safe Dance Practice for Dance Teachers course starting in April 2012 is being offered FREE to dance teachers and student dance teachers.    Places are limited so check out details on the website and apply now.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Article about living with hypermobility</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Safe dance practice</category><category>Dance teaching</category><dc:date>2011-09-21T15:55:08+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/article_about_living_with_hypermobility.php#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/article_about_living_with_hypermobility.php#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In yesterday's Express there was an article about Isobel Knight who suffers from hypermobility syndrome (HMS) How I Learned to Live with my Bendy Body - this should be of interest to teachers who have students with HMS.  

...http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/272391/How-I-learned-to-live-with-my-bendy-body
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Day for Dance Teachers - Scotland</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>CPD</category><category>Safe dance practice</category><category>Dance teaching</category><dc:date>2011-09-11T07:06:51+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/A_Day_for_Dance_Teachers_Scotland.php#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/A_Day_for_Dance_Teachers_Scotland.php#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A one day course for dance teachers, examiners, student teachers and wannabe dance teachers who want to explore safe dance practice basics.


This one day course is being offered to dance teachers in Scotland on Sunday 16 October 2011 in Glasgow at a very reasonable price.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Day for Dance Teachers</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>CPD</category><category>Teaching tips</category><category>Safe dance practice</category><category>Dance teaching</category><dc:date>2011-07-16T13:08:31+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/CPD_courses.php#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/CPD_courses.php#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This arises from the belief that they are usually aimed at teachers teaching vocational students - those who are seriously looking at a career in dance.  ...  To encourage teachers in dance genres to realise that safe dance practice applies to all of us involved in the teaching and learning of dance, these courses have been devised with the needs of the non-vocational teachers in mind.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Teaching Dance Skills</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Books</category><dc:date>2010-12-03T17:27:36+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/bdddf9e88792f298300c98c782139abd-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/bdddf9e88792f298300c98c782139abd-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I always include Teaching Dance Skills: A Motor Learning and Development Approach because it is such an easy book to read and understand and it is packed full of helpful models that clearly presents the knowledge in a visual way.  

...For a while it was not available but thankfully it has been re-printed through the University of Windsor in Canada and can be ordered via this link:  Teaching Dance Skills
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Conditioning for Dancers</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Books</category><dc:date>2010-12-03T16:20:17+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/07b28ed0c89de843c1faf8e4ceb179f0-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/07b28ed0c89de843c1faf8e4ceb179f0-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tom Welsh's book Conditioning for Dancers is a great addition to my library of books for dance and I would recommend it to teachers and dancers.  

...The book is full of gems of understanding that teachers and dancers will find fascinating - it is a book that you will want to keep returning to time and time again.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Efficient alignment</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Safe dance practice</category><category>Teaching tips</category><dc:date>2010-11-04T08:13:11+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/697e66e83e431301b6aa5a45f9baf49e-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/697e66e83e431301b6aa5a45f9baf49e-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Where we observe muscular imbalances we need to pay attention to whether muscles that appear too tight are indeed too tight (is it a flexibility issue?) ...  Too much effort or over recruitment of muscles can result in rigidity where the dancer's muscles are too tense and this in turn prevents her/him moving efficiently.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Growth spurt</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Adolescent dancers</category><category>Teaching tips</category><category>Dance teaching</category><category>Safe dance practice</category><category>Ethics and dance</category><dc:date>2010-11-02T07:56:07+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/growth_spurt.php#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/growth_spurt.php#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[When we refer to the growth spurt we are referring to when dramatic changes occur - for example, when the student is growing very quickly - perhaps up to as much as a centimetre in height each month.    To help steer the student through this time in his/her dance training needs an understanding of the changes physically, nutritional considerations, psychological issues and training modifications to accommodate the needs of each student during the growth spurt.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IADMS Day for Teachers</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Safe dance practice</category><dc:date>2010-11-01T20:30:21+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/IADMS_Day_for_Teachers.php#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/IADMS_Day_for_Teachers.php#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Returned from the IADMS conference and Day for Teachers with my head full of great ideas, new ways of thinking or doing and so much to consider, as always.    The Day for Teachers was all about Safe and Effective Dance Practice and it was packed full of wonderful knowledge and understanding that can contribute so much toward helping dance teachers to help their students.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Shoulder and neck tension</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Relaxation</category><dc:date>2010-10-05T19:50:48+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/shoulder_and_neck_tension.php#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/shoulder_and_neck_tension.php#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tense your neck and shoulder muscles by lifting your shoulders strongly up towards your ears (shrugging) - you will probably find that you automatically breathe in as you do this.   Take a few seconds to feel the tension that this creates in your shoulder area before breathing out (try giving a big sigh) and letting your shoulders drop downwards to release the tension. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Breathing when stretching</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Stretching</category><dc:date>2010-09-17T15:42:11+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/breathing_when_stretching.php#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/breathing_when_stretching.php#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Many people hold their breath when they are stretching without realising it. ...  Remembering to breathe fully when you are stretching can help to release tension and help your muscles to relax giving you get a better result.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ethicsdance site</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Ethics and dance</category><dc:date>2010-09-13T17:07:23+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/b767799ec7d2a77ee8ab767e934c9227-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/b767799ec7d2a77ee8ab767e934c9227-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The ethicsdance site is my research site - it emerged out of my PhD studies into ethics and dance teaching.    There are free downloadable documents and copies of presentation slides as well as other information about ethics and dance matters and research.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bulletins for teachers</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Dance teaching</category><dc:date>2010-09-13T16:56:16+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/bulletins_for_teachers.php#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/bulletins_for_teachers.php#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The IADMS bulletins for teachers are great for enhancing teaching based on current research and understanding.    The following link will take you to the IADMS site where you can download either whole bulletins or individual articles.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fact sheets</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Dance teaching</category><dc:date>2010-09-13T16:33:59+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/fact_sheets.php#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/fact_sheets.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You can find really useful CPD information  - fact sheets and dance teacher resources available to download from the IADMS site.    These resources take into consideration current knowledge and research and help us to enhance our teaching.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Books</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Books</category><dc:date>2010-09-13T15:33:45+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/Books.php#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/Books.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[These books will cover lots of topics associated with dance teaching (and many different dance genres) so I am sure there will be something to interest you.


...And before you think that it does not apply to you because it is written for Highland Dancers, take a look and you will see that the techniques and skills can be adapted for other dance genres too.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Relaxation</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Relaxation</category><dc:date>2010-09-13T15:21:42+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/relaxation_intro.php#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/relaxation_intro.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It is easy to try too hard in dance and end up with muscles that are full of excess tension.  ...  In this category I will share snippets of information about basic breathing and relaxation skills that are useful for dancers and dance teachers.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Stretching</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Stretching</category><dc:date>2010-09-13T13:34:19+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/stretching_intro.php#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/stretching_intro.php#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the stretching category I will add snippets of information and tips about specific stretching methods, good times to stretch and helping students to stretch safely and effectively.    I will also add details of books I particularly like for stretching information to the book category.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome to CPD snippets</title><dc:creator>sho@decodanz.co.uk</dc:creator><dc:subject>Home</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-09-13T00:00:58+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/welcome.php#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.decodanz.co.uk/danceteachers/cpdsnippets_files/welcome.php#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This page will offer bite-sized chunks of CPD information for dance teachers (and student dance teachers) of all genres. ...  I hope that you will find CPD snippets becomes a useful and valuable source of CPD for you and your colleagues. 
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