Is it a choreo problem, or a tired-body problem?

Rehearsal season can feel like chaos - weekend comps, extra rehearsals, tired dancers, and 'silent' injuries that don’t stop your dancers dancing… but can stop them reaching their full potential.

In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple tool used in high-performance sport that you can use in the dance studio straight away: RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion). You’ll learn what it is, why it’s research-backed, and how to use it to manage training load, reduce burnout risk, and set healthier expectations for dancers during comp/show season.

What You'll Learn

• The difference between a choreo problem and a tired-body problem
• Why 'running it again' can create more mistakes, more stress, and more injury risk
• What silent injuries / yellow flags look like in class
• What RPE is (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and how it works
• How RPE helps you manage energy, reduce burnout risk, and protect performance
• A simple 'do this next rehearsal' system for collecting and using RPE
• How to use RPE to communicate with parents without the guilt or the pushback

If you would like access to the Rehearsal Menu: our approach in navigating rehearsals based on RPE, then you can find it inside our online Studio Essentials membership. Click HERE for a 7-DAY FREE TRIAL.

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