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Professional Training & Qualifications 16+
OPENING SEPTEMBER 2023 Part Time & Full Time Training
Auditions open February 2023
- we have an total intake of 10 students per year - we provide 1:1 and career management.
Affordable Professional Tuition, access to international training, and qualifications.
Introduction to the West End & US demands.
An all-new way of training ensures the student is qualified and trained to take on significant auditions, professional work, and further study.
Please email the address below for the course information pack and audition pack.
1 Year Foundation Course in Dance 16 years plus
Our recognised course is worth 120 UCAS POINTS
One typical A* A Level is worth 56 UCAS Points and takes two years to complete.
Foundation in Dance intensive course is a one-year program devised for talented students ages 16 years and over who want to be successful in auditioning for Level 5 and 6 courses or musical theatre colleges and progress to teaching training with ISTD . The course aims to take the dancer to Intermediate / Advanced 1 standard in all core dance subjects. Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre, Jazz and Modern Contemporary and Tap. Dancers will also bring elements of musical theatre technique, including vocal and 1:1 classes. Students will be expected to work in a high-energy environment as they would as professional dancers, participating in guest lectures and workshops and meeting the targets of completing termly examinations. Dancers will have the opportunity to take Grade 6, 7 & 8 LAMDA. Dancers will work complete both the Intermediate if they have not done so already and Advanced comprehensive examination in at least one core subject. Students will produce show work and participate in touring events throughout the year.
IDTA Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Classical Ballet – Intermediate IDTA / ISTD
Classical Ballet – Advanced 1 ISTD
Tap - Intermediate ISTD
Tap – Advanced 1 ISTD
Modern Contemporary Intermediate IDTA
Modern Theatre Jazz - Intermediate ISTD
Modern Theatre Jazz – Advanced
LAMDA Grades 6 , 7 & 8
LAMDA is recognised to award qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), in Wales by Qualifications Wales (QiW), and in Northern Ireland by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA).
Upon completing this 1-year intensive, dancers will be invited to apply for our DDE ISTD teacher training programme.
Full Time Course Total £3500 Examination fees Additional
Diploma in Dance Education (DDE)
2 Year course - coming soon
The Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/3094/6
The qualification is regulated at Level 4 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework and has a credit value of 120.
The Level 4 DDE is an Ofqual regulated teaching qualification, which provides an excellent introduction to a career in teaching dance. It offers student teachers a clear pathway to becoming a qualified dance teacher with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and allows the opportunity to engage with up-to-date research in best practices related to dance teaching and learning. The DDE forms part of the Society’s regulated teaching qualifications portfolio and is available to residents in the UK and Europe for the Theatre Dance genres including Cecchetti, Classical Greek, Classical Indian, Imperial Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre, National Dance and Tap Dance.
Overview
The framework of the assessment ensures that student teachers develop the practical skills and knowledge required to enter the teaching profession, as well as to develop a sustainable career. In studying the DDE, candidates cover a breadth of material, leaving them fully qualified within their chosen dance genre. It lends itself to a blended learning approach combining classroom and studio delivery with online activities and assessment.
The full DDE qualification awards 120 credits at Level 4 on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) in the UK and the Credit and Qualifications Framework in Wales (CQFW). This equates to 120 credits at Level 5 of the European Qualification Framework (EQF).
Depending on individual experience and the chosen format of studying, the Level 4 DDE can be achieved over within a 2-3 year programme, either part-time or as part of full-time vocational training.
It consists of 5 individual units that are written to support the learning from one unit to another preparing the student fully for teaching in the studio.
Unit 1: Preparing for Safe Teaching (15 credits at Level 3)
Unit 2: Observing, Assisting and Teaching Practice (30 credits at Level 4)
Unit 3: Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Intermediate (28 credits at Level 3)
Unit 4: Dance Practice (30 credits at Level 4)
Unit 5: Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development (17 credits at Level 4)
Requirements
Student teachers need to be 17 years of age in the academic year of DDE enrolment and 18 years of age to undertake the DDE teaching practice.
Student teachers with significant prior teaching experience or a regulated qualification of the same level and content may apply for an exemption. Check with your Approved Dance Centre at registration.
You can download a DDE Planned Exemptions Table here.
Training
Student teachers can study the DDE through Dance Centres approved by the Society. Once the student-teacher is enrolled with an Approved Dance Centre they are required to complete a DDE registration form that is to be submitted by the ADC to Professional Qualifications Department at the Society.
Some Approved Centres will offer the DDE at weekends, evenings or through intensive study blocks. Please contact the ADCs directly for further information about enrolment, study times, tuition fees and so forth.
Progressing your journey
Successful completion of the Diploma in Dance Education will mean you are able to apply for Full Membership of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. This will enable you to enter students for examinations and benefit from our full membership package.
The next step for your teaching journey is to consider the higher teaching qualifications.
Total Course cost per year £7000.00 plus £700 examination fee
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