Safe Lifting for Dance, Pairs and Synchro
For coaches who actively coach in Dance, Pairs and Synchro, this course will help you work safely while developing complex lift skills.
This course space contains one section titled “Welcome to the course”. To begin, click “Welcome to the course” in the module list below or use the menu on the left.
Get straight on with your learning →🧊 Your next steps
Start by working through the “Welcome to the course” section to build confidence and a shared language around safe lifting. As you move into the Lift Safety content, you can begin to transfer the skills on to the ice, using the course as an ongoing reference for planning, reflection and troubleshooting.
🚀 Your learning journey
Build foundations off the ice
Follow the step by step guidance to develop lift skills off the ice first. This allows skaters to gain confidence, understand correct technique and practise communication without the added risk of the ice surface.
Transfer skills safely on to the ice
Use the progressions and examples to transfer the same movements to the ice. The focus is on safe teaching techniques, building trust, and developing consistency before increasing complexity.
Use as an ongoing reference
Return to the lesson whenever you need to refresh key messages, plan sessions or support other coaches. The course is designed as a long term resource for safe and effective lifting practice.
✨ What you can access now
Learning content
Work through the Lift Safety material at your own pace, following the lifting progressions, examples and safe teaching techniques.
📋 Course overview
Audience
Coaches in Dance, Pairs and Synchro
Format
Online, self-paced learning
Focus
Safe lift development on and off the ice
Access
Continued reference and best practice
Course description
This course aims to give coaches clear, practical knowledge on developing lift skills that are relevant to the demands of Dance, Pairs and Synchro. The step by step guide explains how to build lifts off the ice first, helping skaters gain confidence and competence before transferring the skills on to the ice.
You will explore methods and guidance that support safe teaching techniques, build trust between partners and coaching staff, and create the foundations needed to develop skills to elite level. Upon completion, coaches can continue to access the course as a resource for best practice and ongoing development.
Learning outcomes
- Develop the confidence to instruct session users when safety is in danger and make clear decisions about when to stop or adapt a lift.
- Be able to conduct a safe lifting session both on and off the ice, using progressions that match the ability and readiness of the skaters.
- Build awareness of the reasons why lifts may be avoided and know how to identify, discuss and act on these reasons with skaters.
- Use the course as a resource for continuous guidance and best practice in lifting, supporting your long term development as a coach.
