Up to 80% of dancers experience an injury every year
We help you train your dancers like athletes and avoid statistics like this in your dance studio
(There’s a reason Olympic coaches use the methods we teach you)
THE ONLY SCQF-CREDIT RATED COURSE FOR DANCE EDUCATORS
Look beyond the 8 counts to build stronger, safer dancers
Study online at your own pace, anywhere in the world, with expert support, and become the leader your dancers need to fulfil their full potential
Secure your space on our next cohort beginning on Monday 20th July.
What if technique isn’t actually the problem your dancers are facing in class?
Dance technique is your bread and butter. You’ve trained in it since you were a child and you can probably do an across the floor combo in your sleep.
But what if the challenges your dancers face can’t be fixed with another ‘pull up your knee’ or ‘use your core’ cue?
So many of the challenges you'll see in the dance studio and through technique are misunderstood human challenges.
We risk overlooking the real route to helping our dancers thrive (and risk unnecessary injury) when we only look at dance instead of understanding the dancer.
That’s the depth we help you build inside the Certificate in Dancer’s Injury Prevention SCQF-8, so you can:
✅ Build clarity and confidence in your teaching decisions
✅ Upgrade your class content to build stronger, safer dancers
✅ Train dancers smarter without dancing on the line of burnout
‘I have my undergrad, my master’s and my teacher training qualification … and when I saw that Nic was doing an injury prevention course, I thought it was really important and different. I feel like it’s something that’s not covered in undergrad. Teacher training covers safe dance practice, but something really specific to injury prevention is really important and different.’
‘I would say majority of the content on the course was new to me. The course went into depth about injury prevention and well being, this is something that you don’t always learn on your normal teaching courses. So for me to have completed this course, it has gave me a greater awareness about the dancing body/mind to support my students.’
Here’s what you can expect in 16 weeks
✅ Use the Athletic Artist Method to choose strength exercises that support dance technique rather than wasting class time and energy
✅ Use strength-based exercises in your classes without compromising technique time
✅ Coach dancers with clearer, more specific corrections
✅ Support dancers through busy competition, exam and show seasons, not just drill their routines
✅ Recognise the warning signs of injury and fatigue, with clearer frameworks to signpost rather than 'just sit out'
✅ Communicate more confidently with parents and students
✅ Create a class environment where dancers feel challenged but supported without relying on old school methods
✅ Use world-class training systems that elite athletes and coaches use
✅ Become known as the teacher who develops strong, capable, confident dancers
Have any questions? Book in for a free application call
What Our Teachers Are Saying
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 industry leaders including an Emmy-nominated choreographer, performing on board world-leading cruise and in shows such as ‘SWING! The Broadway Musical’ … until an injury 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.
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. 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.
The Certificate in Dancer’s Injury Prevention & Well-being (SCQF-8) was created to fill this exact gap and to shape the future of dance education by training dancers like athletes without dancing into burnout, just like I did (and many others do). Dancers are more than choreography in motion, and they deserve the same standard of expertise that supports the world’s highest-performing athletes.
Because our dancers are Athletic Artists.
This certification was born from lived experience, academic study, and the desire to raise the standard of dance education.
Research found 60% of injured dancers met the criteria for clinical psychological intervention.
Be the teacher who helps dancers avoid becoming another injury statistic.
What’s Included …
4 Unit Certification Content
Our course content isn't like what you'll find in other dance teaching courses (that's our graduates' words!). We help you upgrade your teaching approach the way elite and Olympic athletes and coaches work
Fully Online, Self-Paced Learning
Work through the course content around your teaching timetable, classes and other commitments, anywhere it the world
Confident Corrections
Learn how to look beyond the technique and give more useful, specific feedback that lands in technique
Upgraded Class Content
These hands-on experiences show you exactly how to upgrade your class content using our research-based Strength & Conditioning system, so you can train dancers like the Athletic Artists they truly are
Ready-To-Use Strategies
Access to strategies and approaches that elite level coaches use, that slot perfectly into upgrading your class content
International Recognition
SCQF - level 8
RQF - level 5
EQF - level 5
Plus …
Private Dance Teacher Coaching Calls
The opportunity to book in for a private 1-1 call with Nic to chat through any challenges you're facing in the dance studio. You'll walk away with clear action steps to get unstuck.
Ready to upgrade your class content and your teaching approach?
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Teacher Reviews
"I had started to feel like parents and students were coming to me with things I didn’t always feel fully equipped to deal with around injury and wellbeing. The course has given me practical tools I could from day 1, clear strategies, and so much more confidence in how I respond, and it’s already made a difference to my dancers, which is exactly what I was hoping for.
"I can honestly say this course has completely transformed my approach to dance teaching. This course has felt so empowering, it guides you through practical skills, teaching methods, autonomy within dance and promoting safe/effective training. I would highly recommend this course to all dance teachers out there."
"This course has changed the entire way I now teach, I have so much more confidence when it comes to explaining to my dancers how important it is to strength train for dance. The course provides a real insight that you will struggle to find elsewhere. I’m proud to be a part of this! "
Why become a certified Injury Prevention & Well-being Educator
BECOME A MORE CREDIBLE DANCE EDUCATOR
Our course is formally and internationally recognised.
SCQF level 8 - Scotland.
RQF level 5 - England.
EQF level 5 - European.
CQFW level 5 - Wales.
NFQ IE level 6 - Northern Ireland
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.
Who is it for?
You’re perfect for this if:
✅ You teach dancers who compete, perform, take exams or train regularly.
✅ You are tired of vague corrections that do not create lasting change in technique.
✅ You want fresh, purposeful warm-up and strength training ideas.
✅ You care about dancer well-being, but you also care about high standards.
✅ You want to build a positive class culture without lowering expectations.
✅ You want to be seen as a knowledgeable, credible and valuable dance teacher.
✅ You want dancers, parents and schools to trust your approach.
✅ You are ready to move beyond “this is how I was taught” and start teaching with more clarity.
This isn’t for you if:
🚫 You want quick tricks with no understanding behind them.
🚫 You are looking for generic gym workouts copied into a dance setting.
🚫You believe dancers should just push through pain no matter what.
🚫You want to diagnose or treat injuries instead of knowing when to refer out.
🚫You are not interested in challenging outdated dance training methods.
✅ The Certificate is for teachers who want strong dancers, high standards and a healthier training culture.
Ready to lead the next era of dance education?
BECOME A CERTIFIED INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATOR
“But I do not have time to add more into class”
This course is not about adding endless extras ... it is about making what you already do more purposeful.
You will learn how to integrate strength, preparation and dancer well-being into your existing classes, warm-ups, rehearsals and corrections.
The aim is not to take time away from dance.
The aim is to make your dance training work better.
“But I don’t want my classes to feel like fitness classes”
They won’t. This is dance-specific training and education. The goal is to support technique and performance - not replace them.
“But I am not confident with anatomy or science”
You do not need to be. This course is designed for dance teachers.
The information is explained in a practical, accessible way, so you can understand it and use it in the studio.
We actually had a recent graduate say 'it was so nice not to be handed a biology book' ... we break everything down into dance terms so it speaks your language.
“But injuries are outside my scope”
Diagnosis and treatment is a physio's job. But creating a better training environment, preparing dancers well, recognising red flags and knowing when to refer are absolutely part of the responsibility as a teacher. This course helps you understand where your role begins and ends.
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.