Name: Managing the developing Dance Athlete
Start: 2026-05-22T23:00:00+10:00
Location: Best Western Plus Buckingham International

Managing the Developing Dance Athlete
Kirstine Mann and Sophie Young from The Dance Clinic — by Highett Podiatry — are presenting on “Managing the Developing Dance Athlete.”
This seminar is designed for sports therapists, health practitioners and dance teachers working with young dancers navigating growth, increasing training loads and progression to pointe.
Topics include:
Pre-Pointe Assessment
• How to conduct a comprehensive pre-pointe assessment
• Physical requirements for dancers
• Expectations of dance teachers
• Red flags for commencing pointe work
• Commonly prescribed exercises to build pointe readiness
Dance Injury Diagnosis & Management
• Diagnosing the dance injury through a dance-specific lens
• Rehabilitation principles for the developing dancer
• Injury prevention strategies
• Promoting safe dance practice and long-term performance sustainability
This session aims to bridge the gap between the clinic and the studio — supporting safe progression, reducing injury risk, and promoting resilient, strong young dancers.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please reach out.