Course Description

The paradox of perfectionism is that perfectionism can be a friend and a foe.

Positive and negative perfectionism are distinct thinking styles, feelings, and behaviors. Consider how perfectionism functions in dance practice. 

Recognise how positive and negative perfectionism impacts dancers.

3hrs time valued on demand CPD. Includes three months access.

Course aims

  • Understanding of perfectionistic thinking and behaving
  • Distinguish between positive and negative perfectionism
  • Look at positive and negative perfectionistic thinking styles, feelings, and behaviors
  • Consider the impact of negative perfectionism

Course outcomes

  • Define perfectionism 
  • Realise the costs and benefits of being perfectionistic
  • Elucidate the different impact of negative and positive perfectionism
  • Consider how perfectionism functions in your own practice

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Dr Shona Erskine

As a psychologist specialising in the performing arts I work with you on your journey to become the performer, educator or director you want to be. I develop bespoke and evidence based solutions for the challenges you face. The learning in Dance Knowledge works with the same principles I employ in face to face psychological services.Practice Fostering mindful practice to establish workable techniques and habits.Performance Achieving personal goals and acclaimed levels of performance.Artistry Harnessing and understanding creativity and talent.Resilience Building strength and flexibility through mental and emotional toughness.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Understanding perfectionism

  • 2

    Recognising negative perfectionism

    • Recognising perfectionism

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    • Perfectionism intro quiz 3

    • Negative perfectionistic thinking styles

    • Your own practice - unhelpful thinkng styles

    • Perfectionism intro quiz 4

    • Negative perfectionistic feelings

    • Your own practice - thinking and feeling

    • Perfectionism and fear

    • Your own prcatice - perfectionism and fear

    • Negative perfectionistic behaviour

    • Your own prcatice - negative perfectonistic behaviour

    • Negative perfectionism's impact on dance performance

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    • Perfectionism intro quiz 5

    • Your own practice - negative perfectionism
  • 3

    Recognising positive perfectionism

    • Positive perfectionism

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    • Positive perfectionistic thinking

    • Your own practice - positive and negative perfectionist thinking

    • Your own practice - stereotypes

    • Positive perfectionistic feelings

    • Perfection and emotion

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    • A closer look at emotions

    • Perfectionism intro quiz 6

    • Positive perfectionistic behaviour

    • Perfectionism intro quiz 7

    • Perfection and motivation

    • Your own practice - motivation

    • In conclusion

    • What to do now
  • 4

    References for Dancing to Perfection Series

Reviews

5 star rating

Thought provoking

Adrienne Reid-Irvine

I really enjoyed this course and look forward to exploring the other parts. I am excited to try and observe how my students and myself manifest perfectionism...

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I really enjoyed this course and look forward to exploring the other parts. I am excited to try and observe how my students and myself manifest perfectionism, both positive and negative.

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Detailed Introduction

Shona Cameron

Easy to follow and made me curious as to what would come next, now a pause and then the next part of Perfectionism in Dance

Easy to follow and made me curious as to what would come next, now a pause and then the next part of Perfectionism in Dance

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Edwin E. Vicente

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Nicola Roberts

The course was very comprehensive an enlightning! Easy to follow and interesting. I'll enroll to the next part immediately!

The course was very comprehensive an enlightning! Easy to follow and interesting. I'll enroll to the next part immediately!

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Irana Aidonopoulou

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Karen Harris

I found this course extremely interesting and useful to my own practice. It was certainly thought provoking, and initiated some very insightful reflections.

I found this course extremely interesting and useful to my own practice. It was certainly thought provoking, and initiated some very insightful reflections.

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Mari-Louise Britz

Very interesting and relevant course. Well worth it!

Very interesting and relevant course. Well worth it!

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Barbara Devereau Bourgeois

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