safe dance practices for bellydancers

WHAT IS THE DANCE SAFE PROJECT?

Injury can be devastating to a dancer, whether you are a professional performer, teacher or student. Pain and damage to joints, muscles or ligaments can be permanent, career altering or even prematurely end a career.
Many injuries and pain syndromes can be effectively treated, or even better, prevented with the correct knowledge of SAFE DANCE PRACTICES.
The Dance Safe Project is an online education program to assist performers, teachers and students of Bellydance to learn about safe dance practices, prevent injuries and condition the body for longevity in dance.
Empower yourself with knowledge, pass it on to your students, prevent injuries and DANCE FOR LIFE with The Dance Safe Project!

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE DANCE SAFE PROJECT! 

Enhance your natural FLEXIBILITY and prevent wear and tear of the joints by increasing your MOBILITY and STRENGTH in areas of the body such as the spine and hips. Maintaining flexibility is particularly important for the elder dancers in our community.
Explore the fascinating subject of ANATOMY. Learn correct anatomical terms, the location of the bones and the structure of the spine. Discover how our muscles move and what muscle does what during the movements of Bellydance. Includes original illustrations by Dance Safe Project founder Prue Schafferius.
Are you an inspiring Bellydance teacher or long term instructor? Improve your knowledge of dance safe practices with The Dance Safe Project! Discover what elements need to be included in your warm up and cool down, to help your students avoid injuries and pain so they can DANCE FOR LIFE!

COURSES ON OFFER

Professional performer, student or teacher of Bellydance? The Dance Safe Project has something for everyone! 

Courses currently live on THE DANCE SAFE PROJECT
ANATOMY FOR BELLYDANCERS
WARM UP COOL DOWN
ON DEMAND PILATES MOVEMENT THERAPY CLASSES

Courses coming soon!

MUSCLES AND MOVEMENT

PATHOLOGY FAQ

BODY CONDITIONING ROUTINES

CLASSICAL BALLET BODY CONDITIONING

SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS

FULL SUBSCRIPTION TO THE DANCE SAFE PROJECT

INDIVIDUAL COURSES

PILATES MOVEMENT THERAPY SUBSCRIPTION

LIVE PILATES MOVEMENT THERAPY SESSIONS ON ZOOM!

These live sessions are focused on pain reduction, injury management, strength and flexibility. Each student receives individual attention and variations to suit their needs. 
Class is held on Saturday mornings at 10am Australian Eastern Standard Time. This time is subject to change so please check the schedule on the link below.
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Bellydancers! Do you have tendonitis, disc injuries, back pain, shoulder pain or other injuries? Would you like to better manage your injury and pain levels? Or would you like a personalised Warm Up and Cool Down specifically tailored to your injury
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I’ll be kicking up my heels at @caironightsrestaurant this Saturday night at 9pm! #bellydance #bellydancer #dance #sparkle
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Super fun hens party with @bellydancemelbourne today. It’s such a joy to share this dance with others. #thedancesafeproject #danceforlife #bellydance #bellydancer #bellydancing #bellydancersofinstagram #hensparty #party #wedding #dance
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When your pro gig gets cancelled and you already put your make up on. 😡 Annnnd I had turned down another gig as I was booked for this one first. Grrrrr. #thedancesafeproject #danceforlife #dance #bellydancer #bellydance
@florence.danseuse.orientale is such a beautiful, generous teacher with so much heart. There were definitely a few tears in the room from connecting to love through dance ❤️🥰 We hope to have you back in Australia soon! With @apbdance #dance #thedan
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It was such a pleasure to teach this deep stretch and mobility class to the participants of the @florence.danseuse.orientale ❤️ Grace and Beauty tour in Sydney Australia at @ameraspalace. I particularly loved how this stretch pictured was referenced
What a fabulous night at the Soirée for @florence.danseuse.orientale tour in Australia at @ameraspalace. Amanda from @apbdance provided some beautiful cymbals for my baladi performance. Looking forward to a weekend packed with workshops. For t
No work for me this week! Hanging out in paradise instead. It’s interesting though that when I’m relaxing on holiday, I get little to no joint pain. Although there are many things I do each day to reduce and manage my aches and pains caus
Time to get my dancing shoes on @caironightsrestaurant @bellydancemelbourne 🩰👠. #thedancesafeproject #danceforlife #bellydance #bellydancer #bellydancing #dancer #gig #gigtime #bellydancecostume #costume #sparkle