Kashmir
New member
I'd be interested to know if there are trends in training teachers in science based safe dance practice. I have just had a teacher from Australia visiting and over there, Ausdance has been involved in developing guidelines for dance teachers. This is, or will be, taken up by their insurance industry for liability insurance. As a result there are a range of University based programs available for dance teachers to take (and many venue hirers expect/require teachers to have their bit of paper).
In NZ our ACC legislation means we have no fault accidents ie you cannot sue your dance teacher if you are injured and you get free (but limited) medical rehab.
From discussions on this board it would appear safe dance training is optional in the States, which given the possibilities for litigation is surprising. Or have I got the wrong end of the stick?
What about Canada? the UK? Europe?
In NZ our ACC legislation means we have no fault accidents ie you cannot sue your dance teacher if you are injured and you get free (but limited) medical rehab.
From discussions on this board it would appear safe dance training is optional in the States, which given the possibilities for litigation is surprising. Or have I got the wrong end of the stick?
What about Canada? the UK? Europe?