INCLUSIVE ADAPTIVE CÉILÍ – DANCE LEADER TRAINING PROGRAMMES

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Our first-of-a-kind evidence-based training empowers people (with or without prior experience) with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead our inclusive adaptive céilí dance activities for all ages, all levels and all abilities in local communities and care settings.

Entry Requirements

• No previous experience of Irish or any other form of dance/movement is required.
• Participants must be aged 18 or older by the start of the course.
• A good grasp of spoken English is essential.

Number of Course Participants

Minimum number of participants: 8 per course.
Maximum number of participants: 16 per course.

Who is the Training for?

The training is suitable for a diverse range of participants, with or without prior experience of Irish or any other form of dance/movement, who are passionate about inclusion, accessibility and/or community engagement and may include (list not exhaustive):
• Allied Health Professionals (physiotherapists and occupational, physical, recreational, arts, dance movement therapists)
• Caregivers including Social Care Professionals, Health Care Assistants, Family Carers)
• Community Development Officers/Workers
• Community Programme Facilitators/Co-ordinators
• Community Volunteers (any capacity)
• Fitness and Health & Wellbeing Instructors
• (Qualified or training to become qualified) Teachers of Irish and other forms of dance/movement
• School Teachers/Special Needs Assistants (SNAs)
• Sports Coaches/Leaders/Coordinators (e.g. GAA)
• Youth workers

Course Syllabus

Content includes but is not limited to:
• Understanding inclusivity and accessibility
• Stigma, stereotypes and barriers to participation
• Understanding disabilities & conditions affecting participation
• Inclusive dance practices: the ‘Person-Centred’ approach
• Introduction to céilí history and theory
• Music and rhythm
• Adaptation techniques and modalities
• Communication, interaction and feedback strategies
• Activity planning, delivery, evaluation and reflection
• Safety & Risk Management
• Self-care for Dance Leaders

Post-course support and resources

Participants who successfully complete this Level 1 Dance Leader training will have access to:
• Bespoke Dance Leader Handbook
• Video and music resources
• Session planning and evaluation templates/toolkits
• Mentoring support (online) for up to one year
• A support network of certified inclusive adaptive céilí Dance Leaders
• The opportunity to achieve Level 1 International Certification of Dance Studies by the International Dance Council – UNESCO.

*NOTE: Membership of All Irish Dance is required to maintain certification as a licensed practitioner. Year 1 membership/licensing is included in the cost of training.

Course Cost

Level 1 training costs just €400

Course Start Dates

28th January 2025 (applications now open)
15th April 2025 (applications will open on the 18th February 2025)
To be advised of future training dates, complete the Expression of Interest Form or email allirishdance1@gmail.com
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