Foundations for Excellence 2011

The Foundations for Excellence Conference 2011 has successfully concluded

28 February – 1 March at Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6DE

The 2011 conference saw internationally recognised speakers explore topics surrounding the nurturing and supporting of talented young dancers and musicians.

Sessions included:

• Is talent innate or trainable?

• Developing and Supporting the teacher
• Managing Expectations (students, teachers & parents)
• Lifestyle strategies to combat performance anxiety
• Training Challenging Physiques
• Teaching Young Voices Safely

Speakers included:

• Nicolas Chisholm
• Professor Rodney Grahame
• Robin Kiel MBE
• Sanna Nordin
• Dr Emma Redding
• Rachel Rist
• Imogen Walker
• Jenevora Williams
• Richard Williams

Following the conclusion of the conference, a free e-publication is being produced as a valuable resource for music and dance professionals. If you would like to be informed when this is complete, please contact Sophie Swainger