You don’t need a new curriculum.
You don’t need to reinvent your class.
You just need a process.
From partner work to corrections, students are navigating unspoken norms about touch in dance. You’re in the perfect position to shift that — with language and leadership that supports their autonomy and artistry.
TOUCH might be a part of dance, but ASSUMING consent should never be.
This should be shared far wider to all performing arts teachers and studios.
Tamara | Performing ARts teacher
inside the experience
01
when
The next online webinar is
28th June 2025. The Studio Program for all teachers can be scheduled at times convenient to staff.
02
what
2 hours workshop offered online (zoom) or in person (studio | location dependent). For the webinar, choose to attend live or watch the recording later. Download the guidebook prior to the workshop.
03
how
Click for a tick to the upcoming webinar in June.
If you're a studio owner wanting a full studio program, get in touch.
​For whole studio and/or in person workshops, get in touch!
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The workshop was a truly thought-provoking experience. Cindy presented a clear framework for creating a culture of consent... I left feeling more aware, empowered, and with a renewed sense of responsibility to create an inclusive and respectful dance community.
JEN | dance teacher
THE WORKSHOP THAT STICKS
Presenter at the AusDance Qld conference
Presenter at the
Vic Dance Festival
Presenter at the
Drama Qld conference
What's included?
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a complete step-by-step guide to including consent in your classes: when to ask, how to ask, mid-class check ins, teacher to student touch vs student to student touch, partner work, approaches for exercises verse choreography ... and more!
a detailed explanation of the power dynamics and culture at play in all dance classes: I'll explain why it's so difficult for students to voice their boundaries.​
I'll reveal how current approaches ask permission rather than consent, and why we need to change how and who we ask.​
I'll give a practical breakdown of how these processes provide alignment with the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations (and relevant state standards in Australia) which all studios and educational settings must follow. There's other legislation you also should know about to inform your teaching.
additional considerations of consent beyond touch e.g. the esafety commission overview for use of images, sensitive content in bold storytelling and how to support dancer wellbeing if your dances include heightened themes.​​​
key insights and understanding of new industry processes to keep your teaching relevant and aligned to best practice standards in professional contexts.​
Plus​
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Q&A session to address specific scenarios teachers face in their work.​​
Content writer for AusDance QLD on consent/wellbeing
Cindy presents this sensitive and relatively new to the industry topic with clear, student friendly, yet industry appropriate language. Both students and teachers found Cindy’s workshop to be extremely valuable and easy to implement within the classroom.
Michelle | Performing ARts teacher
It's Cindy here!
Hi dance lovers
I'm an Ex professional dancer, dance teacher and yoga lover who loves anatomy
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to dance my way across international stages as a professional performer, and for the last 17 years, as a Dance educator. And because I can’t resist always adding to my teaching toolkit, I’m now a qualified consent and boundary specialist for stage and screen—(known in the industry as an Intimacy Coordinator) ... fancy, right?
Prioritising wellbeing infused dance training, and now understanding new consent based Performing Arts industry protocols, my aim is to share this with the Dance community.
Of course industry currency is a must, but teaching our young dancers about consent through best practice modelling fused with aspects of wellness... that's truly powerful. We know our impact extends far beyond the studio. What an opportunity we have. ​
I literally wake up & go to bed every day thinking ... how can I bring this better practice to the dance community, helping teachers bring new knowledge and approaches to their teaching.
I hope you get as excited as I do about making even more of a difference in the lives of the students we teach.
Cindy xx
BBehavSc (psychology) BEd (secondary) BCI (dance)
200 YTT yoga teacher
Mental Health First Aider (USA and AUS certifications)
Certified Intimacy Coordinator /Director (SAG-AFTRA accredited certifications)
