Health & Safety
Upon arrival you will be greeted by Alison and asked to sign in. Signing in prior to class is a health and safety requirement and is necessary prior to every class.
It is a condition of REP's that all Registered Exercise Professionals hold a valid First Aid certificate. Alison Whitton holds a current First Aid qualification.
To support healthy movement choices in class Alison will draw upon many practical techniques such as verbalising and demonstrating varying levels of intensity (1, 2, 3) and building movement sequences from the base up. The suggestion is for all who are new to Holistic Dance Fitness classes with Alison, or those supporting an injury or a health condition, to please move at a reduced intensity. This may mean to chose movements closer to the core of the body, to choose to minimise upper body movement and focus instead on your foundation (steps and stances), and to choose to slow down. These choices will best support your body in self-healing and integration of new-to-you movement sequences. Choose to increase speed, range of motion and intensity levels as you become more familiar with movement sequences presented in class.
If you experience any physical discomfort or pain during class and you feel comfortable to share this with Alison, please do so after class. She may be able to offer some suggestions on movement adaptations that could better support you, or alter the physical space if that is the source of discomfort (eg. providing a chair to move from, turning on fans or opening windows). If you experience any mental / emotional discomfort during class, again, you are encouraged to share this and anything discussed will be held in confidence. Examples are varied and the solution may be a simple change the teacher can make to support you. For example, altering the space (eg. covering more of the mirror with the curtain), adjustment to teaching style (eg. avoiding certain words or cues) or agreeing to meet for a few minutes before the next class to go through a little movement coaching to create more ease and build confidence.
Lastly, we know that a contributor to health and safety is feeling at ease with the people we're moving amongst. We encourage community and connection and often this is achieved just as much after class as it is before or during. After class on Sundays whoever chooses to, gathers at Buzz Cafe for a cuppa and a chat. All are welcome. And at least once a term the Thursday evening group gather for a meal at a local eatery of our choosing.
It is a condition of REP's that all Registered Exercise Professionals hold a valid First Aid certificate. Alison Whitton holds a current First Aid qualification.
To support healthy movement choices in class Alison will draw upon many practical techniques such as verbalising and demonstrating varying levels of intensity (1, 2, 3) and building movement sequences from the base up. The suggestion is for all who are new to Holistic Dance Fitness classes with Alison, or those supporting an injury or a health condition, to please move at a reduced intensity. This may mean to chose movements closer to the core of the body, to choose to minimise upper body movement and focus instead on your foundation (steps and stances), and to choose to slow down. These choices will best support your body in self-healing and integration of new-to-you movement sequences. Choose to increase speed, range of motion and intensity levels as you become more familiar with movement sequences presented in class.
If you experience any physical discomfort or pain during class and you feel comfortable to share this with Alison, please do so after class. She may be able to offer some suggestions on movement adaptations that could better support you, or alter the physical space if that is the source of discomfort (eg. providing a chair to move from, turning on fans or opening windows). If you experience any mental / emotional discomfort during class, again, you are encouraged to share this and anything discussed will be held in confidence. Examples are varied and the solution may be a simple change the teacher can make to support you. For example, altering the space (eg. covering more of the mirror with the curtain), adjustment to teaching style (eg. avoiding certain words or cues) or agreeing to meet for a few minutes before the next class to go through a little movement coaching to create more ease and build confidence.
Lastly, we know that a contributor to health and safety is feeling at ease with the people we're moving amongst. We encourage community and connection and often this is achieved just as much after class as it is before or during. After class on Sundays whoever chooses to, gathers at Buzz Cafe for a cuppa and a chat. All are welcome. And at least once a term the Thursday evening group gather for a meal at a local eatery of our choosing.