Professional Dancers and Teachers of Dance 18+
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3 Year Full-time Professional Dancers and Teachers of Dance Course
COURSE OVERVIEW
Outstanding intensive professional Dance and Musical Theatre training in all genres, access to industry pro guest teachers, level 3 and 4 vocational dance examinations, industry preparation, headshots, showreels, audition prep, Agency representation, work placement and portfolio development plus all units of the ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education qualification in Imperial Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap.
DURATION
3 years (Full-time)
Academic Year:
September – June
Course Structure
Duration
3 Academic Years (5 days a week)
HOURS
Minimum hours: 32+ hours per week
AWARD
ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (Imperial Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap)
FEES
£4000 per year
Exam fees / competition entry fees / convention fees – not included
All course fees are subject to adjustment and will rise annually in line with inflation.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful audition, significant thorough prior training and qualifications at or equivalent to Level 3.
SUMMARY
Core Subject Summary
Year 1
Classical Ballet
Jazz (Jazz Techniques, Lyrical Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Theatre Jazz)
Contemporary
Musical Theatre
Commercial
Tap
Singing
Acting
Body-conditioning
Choreography
ISTD Tap, Modern, Ballet
RAD Ballet
Heels
Introduction to Performance Skills
Anatomy and Injury Prevention
Latin and Ballroom
Contextual Studies
Safe Dance Practice
Dance Teaching Practice
Year 2
Classical Ballet
Jazz (Jazz Techniques, Lyrical Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Theatre Jazz)
Contemporary
Musical Theatre
Commercial (Various Styles)
Tap
Singing Skills (by Selection)
Acting, Acting through song, Voice
Advanced Body-conditioning
Choreography
ISTD Tap, Modern, Ballet
RAD Ballet
Heels
Advanced Performance Skills
Pas de Deux & Lifts
Latin and Ballroom
Contextual Studies
Cognitive, Social, Emotional Development
Dance Teaching Practice
Year 3
Classical Ballet
Jazz
Audition Prep
Contemporary
Musical Theatre
Commercial
Tap
Singing Skills
Acting
Portfolio
Choreography
ISTD Tap, Modern, Ballet
RAD Ballet
Heels
Professional Experience
Pas de Deux & Lifts
Latin and Ballroom
Networking & Agencies
Teaching Skills
Dance Teaching Practice
Further Information
This is a comprehensive industry preparation course, designed to give students the best possible preparation for a long-term career in both professional dancing and teaching. Each learner will be pushed to develop technical skills and excel via a thorough programme of practical classes, 1 to 1 tuition and a series of performance opportunities and qualifications to progress directly into the industry. The aim is for students to be in high demand as quality, well-rounded, experienced and talented dancers and teachers.
Training performers that are artistically accomplished, technically skilled, well-educated and employable.
Click here to download the ISTD DDE Student Handbook.
How to apply for this course
To apply for our 3 Year Professional Dancers and Teachers of Dance Course, please complete the online application form.