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
✅ Clear strategies to build stronger, safer dancers
✅ Proven frameworks you can apply immediately in your classes that elite athletes use
✅ A network of like-minded educators who support, not compete
✅ Recognition as a leader in dance excellence with an Accredited Certification
✅ More time to be creative - less time guessing … or second-guessing
✅ Improved rehearsal productivity without dancing on the line of burnout
✅ Pride in creating a space for dancers to thrive, not just move
✅ Legacy-level impact your students will remember forever
Have any questions? Book in for a free application call
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.
What Our Teachers Are Saying
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 YOU WILL LEARN
Phase 1: Movement & Mindset Mastery
Phase 1 looks like:
🎯 Goal 1: Understand the anatomy and movement mechanics of the dancing body … don’t worry, this isn’t the anatomy you’re thinking of, you know that one that was a ‘memory game’ in college? This is DANCE-ANATOMY, where you truly learn the complexities of the dancing body to create stronger dancers. This isn’t about remembering complex anatomy terms; it’s about understanding dance in motion.
🎯 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 ... most importantly, so you can adapt classes to your dancers' growth to stop frustration, injury and drop-outs.
🎯 Goal 3: Understand the bio-psycho-social dancer’s world so you can guide and empower your dancers to achieve new heights. This can be make-or-break in a dancer’s journey, and you have the power to make a positive change.
You’ll also get access to:
Dance Education Toolkit – A collection of resources you can use in your next dance class, helping you understand exactly what you need to do to protect and empower your dancers.
Phase 2: Athletic Artist Method for Dancers
Phase 2 looks like:
🎯 Goal 1: Upgrade your class content with our Athletic Artist Method. This Method is your dance-specific strength and conditioning map - no more scrolling Instagram for viral exercises that look cool, but you’re not sure how to teach. Instead, have access to our strategies and methods that can protect your dancers while advancing their skills and complementing their technique.
🎯 Goal 2: Integrate athletic training into your dance technique classes to take your dancers to new heights (quite literally!) faster, safer and better!
🎯 Goal 3: Use our method and strategies to spend less time planning classes and more time being creative ... the real reason you got into dance teaching.
You’ll also get access to:
Athletic Artist Method - 6 weeks access to our Athletic Artist Library. This isn’t part of the course, but it’s a tool that will be a game-changer in your teaching.
Phase 3: Leave a Legacy
Phase 3 looks like:
🎯 Goal 1: Learn how to speak your dancers' language so you can truly be and communicate like the expert you’re becoming - not just to a small group of dancers, but to the whole class, parents and staff.
🎯 Goal 2: Integrate feedback mechanisms that land with your dancers - understanding different learning styles so you can see progress across your entire class, not just a select few.
🎯 Goal 3: Connect and communicate better than ever before with your dancers and become the teacher your dancers adore!
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, setting a new standard in dance education.
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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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 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 want to train dancers with the same level of expertise used in high-performance sport and at Olympic levels
✅ You’re a dance educator who was taught the art of dance and wants to learn the art of coaching dancers
✅ You believe dancers should be trained as Athletic Artists - not just bodies learning choreography
✅ You’re tired of guessing which exercises to use and want to understand what works and why
✅ You want to become a Certified Injury Prevention Dance Educator and raise your professional standard
This isn’t for you if:
🚫 You want to copy the ‘norm’
🚫 You only see your role as teaching choreo
🚫 You’re not interested in developing your expertise as an educator
Ready to lead the next era of dance education?
BECOME A CERTIFIED INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATOR
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.