The Savvy Dance Teacher

Applied Dance Science Teacher Training Course

A 2-day live, practical course for dance teachers that teaches the latest in dance science & research so that your dancers can reach their maximum performance potential.

September 1 & 2, 2026
10am - 5pm

Tri-City Dance Centre,
Coquitlam, BC

$549

The Savvy Dance Teacher

CA$549.00

Applied Dance Science Teacher Training Course

DO ANY OF THESE SOUND FAMILIAR?

You care about the health and well-being of your dancers and want to implement the latest in dance science and research but have no idea where to start

You want to take your dancers to the next level and see them excel without risking injury and burnout

You’re tired of the typical syllabus refresher courses and are looking for something fresh and new to meet your CPD requirements

If any of these have you thinking ‘yes’ - this course is for you!

“I gained a much better understanding of injury prevention in dancers and really came away with a stronger sense of my role in the dancers lives”

“It was so much information to take in, my brain felt mush after 2 days – in the best way! The timing was perfect as we are preparing for a new season. Thank you very much!”

What You’ll Learn

Based on the Dancer Health Pyramid of injury prevention and performance enhancement, The Savvy Dance Teacher will focus on 3 main pillars of the pyramid:

Load Management and Recovery.The foundation and basis of all physical performance, we’ll break down training load management, periodization and recovery strategies for dancers.

Physical Preparation. Ensuring our dancers are physically prepared for the demands of dance, we’ll dive into key areas of preparation - a proper and effective warm-up and functional assessments to identify areas of weakness, imbalance or limitations.

Preventative Maintenance. Just like our cars require regular maintenance to run their best, dancers’ bodies need regular maintenance to perform at the highest level. This section covers topics including functional strength assessment for dancers, implementing dance-specific cross training programs and active mobility.

Curriculum

Day 1

Background of the current state dance science and dancer health and wellness

Introduction to the Dancer Health Pyramid

Load management, periodization and recovery strategies for dancers

Physical preparation including warm-up and functional movement assessment

Day 2

Preventative maintenance topics including:

Functional strength assessments
Implementation of dance specific cross training
Active mobility for dancers

Dance teaching practices are historically based on ‘tradition’ rather than science, anatomy, or pedagogical knowledge. This can lead to practices that are unsafe, ineffective, or inefficient at best. As research and knowledge in the area of dance science has improved, so must our teaching practices. This live course will give you the tools to implement the latest in dance science and research into your classes - so your dancers can reach their highest performance potential.

Why I Created The Savvy Dance Teacher

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked with thousands of dancers in the clinic and although I’ve loved every second of it, there’s only one of me and so many more dancers out there who don’t have access to dance specific physiotherapy.

At the same time, there is fabulous work that is being done in the realm of dance science and medicine research, but getting that information directly to the teachers, dancers and into the studios where is can be implemented is often a barrier.

Dance teachers already have enough on their plates without trying to keep up with the latest research, which is why I created The Savvy Dance Teacher as a practical course that can help bridge the gap between the science/research community and the dance community. The Savvy Dance Teacher will give teachers the practical tools they need to be able to implement these principles into their teaching practices to make meaningful and lasting change.

“You have a wonderful way of facilitating and creating a space for the range of learning styles in the room, thank you.”

“I had a blast! Learnt so much and I can’t wait to bring it into my classroom.”

You’ve Got Questions, I’ve Got Answers…

Yes!
1. Early bird discount ($100 off) available to anyone who is registered by June 30, 2026
2. Group discount. If you have 3 or more teachers from the same studio interested in attending the course, please reach out to hello@allegeroperformance.com for a custom studio group discount code.
We are committed to improving the health and wellness of dancers and believe strongly that every dancer benefits when their teachers have access to high quality dance science information. If finances are a barrier to your participation, scholarships/bursaries are available on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out at hello@allegroperformance.com for more information.
Given the variety of licensing bodies in various jurisdictions, Allegro Performance + Wellness is not an endorsed CPD provider with any specific licensing body. A course outline with clear learning objectives as well as a course completion certificate with proof of 12 contact hours will be provided upon completion of the course. It is your responsibility to submit directly to your licensing body and determine if the coursework meets the requirement for CPD credits (past participants have successfully submitted through RAD and ISTD).
Yes! Although the course is designed specifically for dance teachers, if you work with dancers in any capacity you’re welcome to attend.
In the past, I’ve had healthcare professionals (physiotherapists and massage therapists) as well as pilates instructors attend the course and find it very helpful for their practice. If you have any questions on whether the course is right for you, please reach out to hello@allegroperformance.com to discuss.
Cancellation by course participant:
- More than 30 days prior to course start date = full refund minus 10% administrative fee.
- Between 30 days - 14 days prior to course start date = 50% refund or transferrable to another course or participant.
- Less than 14 days prior to course start date = non-refundable but transferrable to another course or participant.
Cancellation by Erika Mayall Physiotherapist Corporation:
- Erika Mayall Physiotherapist Corporation will make every effort to run each course that is advertised. Due to unforeseen circumstances, sometimes this is not possible and therefore Erika Mayall Physiotherapist Corporation reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason. Registrants will be notified, via email, of such cancellation, no less than 30 days prior to the applicable course date. If a course is cancelled by Erika Mayall Physiotherapist Corporation the course participant will be entitled to a full refund or be allowed to transfer the funds to another scheduled course.
- If a course is canceled or interrupted while in progress by an ‘act of God’ (such as, but not limited to, fires, explosions, earthquakes, drought, tidal waves, floods, or viral pandemics) or circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be issued. Erika Mayall Physiotherapist Corporation will transfer your course registration, to the same type of course at a mutually agreeable future date and location. Neither Erika Mayall Physiotherapist Corporation nor the host facility is responsible for any reimbursement of expenses incurred by participants, including airline tickets or hotel accommodations.
Erika Mayall Physiotherapist Corporation is not responsible for flight, hotel, and/or car reservations in the case of cancellation by Erika Mayall Physiotherapist Corporation, the host location of the course, or the enrolled participant.

Meet Your Instructor

If we haven’t met before, Hi!

I’m Erika Mayall, a dance specific physiotherapist based in North Vancouver, BC Canada.

I’m the founder of Allegro Performance + Wellness and the host of The Dance Physio Podcast. As a former dancer and dance teacher, I was always fascinated with anatomy, human movement and how the body works. This led me to a career in physiotherapy – and ultimately pairing my 2 passions – dance + physiotherapy.

Now, with almost 20 years of clinical experience treating dancers and other artistic athletes, I’m in the unique position of being able to use both my dance and teaching experience, along with my clinical expertise to address issues that are so prevalent in the dance world.

Being able to ‘speak’ the language of dance, I’m passionate about sharing this knowledge with the dance community, with the ultimate goal of changing the landscape of the dance industry for the better.