Our factsheets answer your frequently asked question such as: “what is a safe dance floor?”, “what is the award rate for a dance teacher?”, “what are the copyright rules for using someone’s music at my concert?” and “what is a safe warm up”.
Eating disorders and dancers
How can dance teachers recognise students who might have an eating disorder, and how might they help them to acknowledge and deal with this complex and debilitating condition?
Stretching rules for dancers
Recommendations for what you should and should not do when you are stretching, and some different stretching techniques.
First aid for dancers
Simple first aid advice that is particularly relevant to dancers and dance teachers, whether in a social, recreational or professional environment.
Safe spaces for dance
A checklist of environmental considerations that you should be aware of before you teach a dance class, lead a social dance event or give a dance performance.
Healthy bones for female dancers
This information is especially for young female dancers who can do much to prevent or minimise a common condition called osteoporosis by eating plenty of calcium during the growth years.
What other forms of insurance do dance professionals need?
As well as Public Liability insurance and Professional Indemnity insurance, dance professionals may need to consider Personal Accident insurance and Business insurance.
What is Public Liability insurance?
Public Liability insurance covers you and your business for losses or damage a third party suffers (or claims to have suffered) as a result of your business activities.
Code of ethics for dance teachers
We devised this code with leading representatives of Australia's studio teachers. It will help teachers understand the ethical standards expected of dance teachers by the dance profession.
Parents’ code of behaviour
Parents play an important role in teaching their children. Here are some sound and sensible points to help minimise those emotional reactions and eliminate any 'prima donna' behaviour!
What is professional indemnity insurance?
If you are operating a dance business you need professional indemnity insurance to protect you in case of any damage caused (or allegedly caused) by your actions or advice.