IBGPS 2024 Conference

IBGP 2024 Meet-The-Judges Session

Date:  28 July 2024

Time: 3pm-4pm 

Venue: UCC Theatre

IBGPS Head of Jury & Artistic Advisor: Janek Schergen
IBGPS Conference Convenor: Dr Peter Gn
IBGPS Speakers: Dr Caren Carino, Garry Trinder, Christian Tàtchev, Joanne Michel, Rachael Hunt, Wu Yi San, Melissa Quek

1. TOPICS

Benefits of Dance Education
a) Explore how dance courses provide comprehensive benefits for students.
b) Emphasise the role of dance in fostering the overall well-being of students.

Choosing the Right Dance School and Programme for Your Child
a) Provide guidance for parents on how they can make informed choices from among numerous dance schools and programs.
b) Recognising your child’s strengths, needs and interests before enrolling them in dance-related courses or programmes.

Finding the skilful balance between Academic and Dance Classes
a) How students can find a balance between academic and dance classes.
b) Practical advice for parents and dance teachers to ensure success in both areas, in other words, ways to balancing academic and dance support.

Approaching Dance Competitions with the Child’s Best Interests and Well-being at Heart
a) Explore how participating in dance competitions can provide growth opportunities for students.
b) Ways that competitions can build students’ confidence, expressive abilities and teamwork.
c) How to offer optimal support and preparation for students in ways that align with their specific physical and psychological capacities.

Advice on Participating in Competitions
Precision in Variation Selection:
a) How to accurately select suitable variations based on individual technical proficiency.
b) Factors to consider for contemporary dance entries in competitions (style, technique, etc.).
c) Important considerations when students participate in competition workshops.
d) Managing students’ emotions post-competition, addressing both winning and not getting the outcomes that they aspire towards.

Q&A
An opportunity for parents and students to pose questions and receive professional guidance on dance education.