Consent and Intimacy in Dance CPD Webinar

With the rise of ‘Consent Protocols’ across most industries, it can feel confusing to know what is ok and what is not and as a first step, teachers often remove all touch from dance spaces. This two-part interactive webinar will balance theory, practice and discussion to equip you with the confidence to address consent with ease.

Aim

The aims of this webinar are to:

• understand the frameworks, languages and practices that will assist you to address consent with ease and authority,
• understand and consider the Commonwealth Framework alongside industry protocols from Intimacy Directors and Coordinator’s 5 Pillars of Intimacy,
• explore power dynamics, agency, accountability and touch titration in dance, and
• engage with consent through discussions, games and simple practices/techniques.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this webinar, you will have:

• gained knowledge and/or enhanced understanding of the frameworks, language and practices of consent and intimacy in dance,
• gained knowledge and/or enhanced understanding of the 5 Pillars of Intimacy,
• explored power dynamics, agency, accountability and touch titration in dance, and
• explored practices/techniques to assist you in addressing consent with ease.

Format

Interactive webinar via Zoom

Includes a presentation, question-and-answer sessions, breakout rooms and opportunities to share your experiences with fellow teachers from around the world.

These sessions are livestream only and are not recorded.

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