Returning to Dance

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Physical and mental

preparation for

returning to dance:

mental health and

injury management

Who we are

One Dance UK

Sector support organisation for dance

Subject association for dance in

schools

Dance Medicine and Science Expert

Panel

National Institute of Dance

Medicine and Science

Enhancing dancers' health, wellbeing and

performance

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Physical and mental preparation

Returning to dance

activity

By the end of this webinar, we hope to

Discuss considerations for physical and mental preparation for

returning to dance in relation to relevant UK government guidance

including

• Mental Health: Common challenges experienced as a result

of ongoing CV-19, Support, Checking-in, Managing

(fluctuating) Emotions, Empathy and Resilience

• Injury management: Physical care and injury prevention,

managing existing injuries, or strategies for returning

gradually

Provide an opportunity to ask questions

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Preparation is key

● Returning to dance activities will be a transition.

● It’s possible that your body and mind will be less

trained, fit, or prepared than they were when you

last engaged in your activities fully.

● Concerns are normal, and expected. Seek help if

you need it.

● Manage expectations – for yourself and those you

work with.

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Context of these webinars

● Public health is a devolved issue. Keep in mind that guidance for dance activities in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales varies.

● If planning dance activity, you should always consider whether there are local restrictions in place in your area or region. If so, you should first read the guidance relevant to your area as this may supersede guidance in this webinar.

● Government guidance will evolve with science. No one has all the answers, as medical and scientific understanding of coronavirus disease is developing – we are learning together!

● Read the relevant government guidance for your planned work. Use creativity, consider the resources available to you and discuss ideas with others to address guidance within your context.

● We aim to:○ Provide a space to discuss, raise questions, identify issues and

share practice○ Support practical implementation of government guidance

across the dance sector to help everyone to return to dancing safely

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How to use this webinar

Type questions into the Q&A box

● We will try to address as many questions as possible live. All

answered questions will be available in writing on One Dance

UK’s website after the session

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CHAT QUESTIONS

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Our panel today

Chair: Prof Emma

Redding PhD

Head of Dance Science,

Trinity Laban Conservatoire

of Music and Dance

Dr Irina Roncaglia

BSc PhD CPsychol

AFBPsS

Chartered Practitioner

Registered HCPC

Martin Lanfear

BSc(Psych) MSc PT,

MCSP

Head of Performance

Medicine, Scottish Ballet

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Dr Irina Roncaglia

BSc PhD CPsychol AFBPsS

Chartered Practitioner Registered HCPC

RETURNING TO DANCE:

MANAGING POSITIVELY YOUR

MIND-SETDr Irina Roncaglia PhD CPsychol AFBPsS

Outline:

◦ Common challenges experienced as a result of

ongoing CV-19

◦ The Role of Support – Informational, Practical,

Emotional

◦ Checking-in – with Yourself and Each Others

◦ Learn to Manage your (fluctuating) Emotions

◦ Learn and Adopt Empathy

◦ Lesson Learnt – Resilience | Transformational

Hardiness

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Returning to Dance:

Common Experiences

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Feeling out of ‘performance shape’

Isolated and disoriented

Scared, fearful, angry, overwhelmed or doubtful

Struggling to cope with the whole situation

De-motivated or wanting to work extra hours to ‘catch-up’ → Perfectionism

Returning to Dance Activity

Returning to Dance

1. Social Support

2. Check-In with yourself and Others

3. Acknowledge emotional

dysregulation

4. Practice Empathy

5. Lesson Learnt –Transformational

Hardiness

1. Know what social support is available

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Take some time to find out

where you are and where

you can go to find support.

Source the relevant type of

support – practical,

informational, emotional.

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2. Check-in with Yourself and Others

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Take opportunities to check-in with yourself and adjust accordingly.

Take the opportunity to check-in with other dancers, teachers, educators, coaches and share how you are finding the process

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3. Emotional Dysregulation & Fluctuation

It is normal to feel ‘not normal’ in not normal

circumstances.

It is normal to experience a range of

emotions and fluctuate between them.

Expect a level of adjustment that you will

need to adopt and be kind and

compassionate with yourself.

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4. Demonstrate Empathy

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◦ Everyone return to dance and training, study, practice, rehearsing and eventually performing, will be different depending on their individual circumstances.

◦ It is important to listen to yourself and others and show empathy and compassion.

◦ Practice acceptance.

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5. Lessons Learnt from the Lockdown

06/08/2020

Try to think about what has worked well and what new skills have you learnt and how you can incorporate them into your own self-care practices.

Think about how you can retain and protect these during you return to dance activity.

Build your own personal model of resilience (PMR).

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Useful Contacts:

◦ http://www.artsminds.co.uk/

◦ British Association for Performing Arts Medicine: http://www.bapam.org.uk/

◦ International Association Dance Medicine and Science: https://www.iadms.org/

◦ Mindfulness: https://bemindful.co.uk/

◦ How to Start: https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/

◦ Mental Health Charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0rz92OrK1wIVyuMbCh13DQpCEAAYASAAEgKAOPD_BwE

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Questions

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E: irina@roncaglia.co.uk

W: https://www.roncaglia.co.uk

@IrinaRoncaglia

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Martin Lanfear

BSc(Psych) MSc PT, MCSP

Head of Performance Medicine, Scottish Ballet

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Questions

Attend our upcoming webinars

• Friday 7th Aug: Alternatives to face to face: outdoor activity,

blended learning, and addressing digital poverty

• Friday 14th Aug Physical and mental preparation for

returning to dance: Part 2 Nutrition and fitness

Future webinars will cover:

• Transport, touring, and travel

Resources from around the sector

National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science

● NHS based dance injury clinics

● Mental health links

Safe in Dance International

● Certificates for students, dancers and dance leaders

● Blog

International Association of Dance Medicine & Science

● Webinars on mental health, safe practice, and dance for health

● Resource papers

● Support for teachers