Certificate in Dancer’s Injury Prevention & Well-being
THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST SCQF-CREDIT RATED COURSE BY SQA FOR
DANCE EDUCATORS
Become a Certified Dance Injury Prevention Educator In Just 16 Weeks
Lead the next generation of strong, confident and injury-resilient dancers. Study online at your own pace, with expert support, and become one of the first in the UK to hold this accredited certificate.
What legacy are you creating?
Course begins Monday 12th January 2026
Does this sound familiar?
❌ You teach how you were taught … and deep down you know your dancers need, and deserve, better.
❌ You feel out of your depth when your dancers talk about pain, soreness or injury - it’s like opening a can of worms, worried you’re not qualified to deal with the challenge.
❌ You’re a burnt-out dance teacher who needs systems in their teaching so they can focus on their creative visions.
❌ You’ve seen the rise of ‘dance strength’ trends on Instagram and aren’t sure what’s actually safe or effective.
❌ You’re burning out trying to plan classes, choreograph, and manage multiple age groups without support or structure.
❌ You want to teach with evidence-based confidence, not opinion.
Here’s what you can expect in 16 weeks
✅ Greater confidence in your teaching approach
✅ Proven frameworks you can apply immediately in your classes
✅ A network of like-minded educators who support, not compete
✅ Recognition as a leader in dancer well-being and injury prevention
✅ More time to be creative - less time guessing … or second-guessing
✅ Clear strategies to integrate athletic training into your classes
✅ Improved dance performances without risking dancer burnout or breakdown
✅ Pride in creating a safe space for dancers to thrive, not just perform
✅ Legacy-level impact your students will remember forever
What our teachers have said …
Founder Story
I’m Nic - founder of the Athletic Artist Method, the Dance Teachers Training Academy, and creator of this accredited certification. My performing career took me around the world, working with Emmy-nominated choreographers, performing on board world-leading cruise and in shows such as ‘SWING! The Broadway Musical’ … until a career-ending injury at 23 changed everything. I was burnt out chasing ‘hard work’ and ignored the warning signs that cost me the stage. In my world, I lived by the ‘show must go on’ mantra a little too literally, not knowing it was costing me my career and passion.
Having retired from the stage, I found that my performance credits could only take me so far. I could teach choreography to dancing bodies, but I didn’t know how to educate the individuals who danced in front of me.
The Certificate in Dancer’s Injury Prevention & Well-being (SCQF-8) was created to shape the next generation of dancers with holistic health at the heart of dance education. Dancers are more than just choreography in motion. They’re human beings, and how we teach them shapes how they dance, their beliefs about themselves and their ability. I knew my skillset needed to expand, so I qualified with an MSc in Dance Science and Education and became a UKSCA-accredited Strength & Conditioning Trainer.
This certification was born from lived experience, academic study, and the desire to raise the standard of dance education.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Phase 1: Movement & Mindset Mastery
Phase 1 looks like:
🎯 Goal 1: Understand the anatomy and movement mechanics of the dancing body … not the anatomy you’re thinking of, you know that one that had no relevance to dance and felt very clinical? This is DANCE-ANATOMY, where you truly learn the complexities of the dancing body for technique development and reduced injury risks.
🎯 Goal 2: Understand the influencing developmental factors of a dancer’s journey, like maturation and growth spurts, so you can keep your dancers strong and safe through their training.
🎯 Goal 3: Understand the bio-psycho-social dancer’s world so you can guide, empower and encourage your dancers to achieve their goals.
You’ll also get access to:
Dance Education Toolkit – A collection of resources you can use in your next dance class, like injury reg flags and burnout red flags.
Phase 2: Athletic Artist Method for Dancers
Phase 2 looks like:
🎯 Goal 1: You’ll be invited to our in-person training day, where you’ll learn our Athletic Artist Method and how to integrate it into your dance classes.
🎯 Goal 2: Integrate athletic training into your dance technique classes to take your dancers to new heights (quite literally!).
🎯 Goal 3: Less time planning classes and more time being creative.
You’ll also get access to:
Strength Training Toolkit – Plug’n’play athletic training sessions that you can implement into your dance classes, specific to dance skills and technique.
Phase 3: Leave a Legacy
Phase 3 looks like:
🎯 Goal 1: Learn how to speak your dancers’ language.
🎯 Goal 2: Integrate feedback mechanisms that land with your dancers.
🎯 Goal 3: Connect and communicate better than ever before with your dancers.
You’ll also get access to:
Our Legacy Builder – Your key to creating your own teaching ethos and leaving a legacy for the next generation of dancers, leading with holistic health.
PLUS:
Study online, on your own schedule (4-6 hrs p/w)
Two in-person immersion days to connect, learn and collaborate with fellow dance teachers (week 8 & week 16)
Tutor & peer support
Q&A Support
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What our dancers have said:
“The techniques Nic taught them on how to handle pre-performance nerves and pressure have made a huge difference and we are definitely a stronger team as a result.”
- Iconic Dance Company, 4th place All Star World Champions
“Now I know how to handle my nerves a lot better than I did before and it allows me to be the best version of me for my team and my coaches.”
- Dance Student
“Nicola has a passion for pushing us to be the best version of ourselves.”
- The Dance Studio
Why become a certified Injury Prevention & Well-being Educator
BECOME A CREDIBLE DANCE EDUCATOR
Our course is formally and internationally recognised.
SCQF level 8 - Scotland.
RFQ level 5 - England.
EQF level 5 - European.
WORK WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING SPECIALISTS
We have a range of specialists delivering this course from ex-professional dancers turned physiotherapists, ED/DE specialists, psychologists, sports/dance scientists and S&C coaches.
TRANSFERABILITY
This course is not style-specific or syllabus-specific. You can blend the tools, resources and knowledge into your own teaching, while also collaborating with our other members.
You’re an expert at teaching choreography and leaving an audience entertained. But you’re teaching individuals who dance, not just dancing bodies - that requires mastering the art of teaching, not just the art of dance.
Who is it for?
You’re perfect for this if:
✅ You’re a dance educator with performance credits who teaches the art of dance, but hasn’t been taught the art of teaching … you’re teaching how you were taught
✅ You want proven strategies that complement dance technique to help your dancers accelerate safely and confidently
✅ You’re committed to educating individuals who dance, not just teach choreography to dancing bodies
✅ You want to be an industry leader by being one of the first dance educators to become a Certified Injury Prevention & Well-being educator
This isn’t for you if:
🚫 You don’t want to be an industry leader, you just want to copy the ‘norm’ (some ‘norms’ which can be damanging to our dancers)
🚫 You only see yourself as a dance teacher, not an influencing leader in your dancers life
🚫 You had to struggle for your success so think your students have to struggle to theirs
Ready to lead the next era of dance education?
BECOME A CERTIFIED INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATOR AND HELP YOUR DANCERS THRIVE
FAQs
How much does it cost?
The full course is £895. You can choose to pay 1 payment of £895, 2 payments of £448, 3 payments of £299 or 4 payments of £224.
Secure your space for £99 and pay nothing else until your course start date.
What if I fall behind?
We have a 2-free resit policy, 6 months’ access to all materials and tutor support to help you stay on track to pass the course.
How long do I need to commit weekly?
Around 4-6 hours. Watch seminars on the go, in your car on the way to classes or in between classes. Each seminar is capped at 20 minutes so you can easily slot it into your busy teaching schedule.
When does it start?
Our next cohort starts January 12th 2026. Limited spaces. Waitlist is open now.
Is it all online?
Yes! Study on your schedule, with two in-person days (week 8 & 16).
What are the in-person days?
Week 8 - The Athletic Artist Method.
Week 16 - collaboration, lectures and graduation.
Is this really accredited?
Yes! We’re the ONLY SCQF-credit-rated course by SQA in injury prevention and well-being course specifically for dance educators. Our course is internationally recognised.
Can I join a future intake?
Yes! Add your name to our waitlist or ask about early enrolment bonuses.