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Knowing Your own Body: Dancer specific conditioning and training - A conversation with a Principal Dancer from the Scottish Ballet
Many of our podcast perspectives come from our valued community of scholars, researchers and dance educators… but it is also important that dancers have a voice as well. In today’s world, it is important that dancers' confidence is nurtured in so that they are able to step up and acknowledge their need for modifications and adaptations themselves. This is especially important if a dance educator is not encouraging individualized learning plans and implementing unique individualized approaches for their dancers. Which is why today we will hear from a talented and highly reviewed Principal Ballerina from the Scottish Ballet Ms. Constance Devernay, who will provide us with insight into the importance of dancer-specific training and conditioning programs. We will discuss when and how dancers should advocate for their individual needs as it relates to their overall mind and body wellness, and hear firsthand as she shares her advice for dancers and dance educators.
Guest: Constance Devernay was born in Amiens, France. She trained pre-professionally at the Rosella Hightower school in Cannes, then at the English National Ballet School, in London. Constance joined The Scottish Ballet permanently in 2009, and became a Principal dancer in 2016. She has worked with renowned choreographers some of which include David Dawson, Peter Darrell and Christopher Hampson. Some of her performance highlights include the Sugar Plum fairy in The Nutcracker and Cinderella and The Snow Queen. In addition to teaching dance, Constance is currently studying for a Bachelor of Science in Sport, Fitness and Coaching. She practices Yoga alongside her professional career and holds a level 3 instructor diploma in Yoga and a diploma in meditation.
INSTA: @instacoco16
TWIT: @balletcoco
LINKEDIN: Constance Devernay
WEBSITE: scottishballet.co.uk
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.
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By DCMany of our podcast perspectives come from our valued community of scholars, researchers and dance educators… but it is also important that dancers have a voice as well. In today’s world, it is important that dancers' confidence is nurtured in so that they are able to step up and acknowledge their need for modifications and adaptations themselves. This is especially important if a dance educator is not encouraging individualized learning plans and implementing unique individualized approaches for their dancers. Which is why today we will hear from a talented and highly reviewed Principal Ballerina from the Scottish Ballet Ms. Constance Devernay, who will provide us with insight into the importance of dancer-specific training and conditioning programs. We will discuss when and how dancers should advocate for their individual needs as it relates to their overall mind and body wellness, and hear firsthand as she shares her advice for dancers and dance educators.
Guest: Constance Devernay was born in Amiens, France. She trained pre-professionally at the Rosella Hightower school in Cannes, then at the English National Ballet School, in London. Constance joined The Scottish Ballet permanently in 2009, and became a Principal dancer in 2016. She has worked with renowned choreographers some of which include David Dawson, Peter Darrell and Christopher Hampson. Some of her performance highlights include the Sugar Plum fairy in The Nutcracker and Cinderella and The Snow Queen. In addition to teaching dance, Constance is currently studying for a Bachelor of Science in Sport, Fitness and Coaching. She practices Yoga alongside her professional career and holds a level 3 instructor diploma in Yoga and a diploma in meditation.
INSTA: @instacoco16
TWIT: @balletcoco
LINKEDIN: Constance Devernay
WEBSITE: scottishballet.co.uk
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.