Inspiring aspiring teachers is a huge passion of ours from young students starting their teaching journey to the more mature teachers that want to develop their teaching.
Our expert teaching team will guide you on your journey to becoming a fully accredited IDTA teacher, opening up opportunities to teach dancing in the UK and around the world.
We can guide you through your qualifications from Level 3 through to Licentiate level in all theatre genres; Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft, Tap and Ballet as well the Musical Theatre Diploma.
Subjects Available - Ballet, Tap, Modern Contemporary Jazz & Theatre Craft
The minimum age for candidates registering on the qualification is 16.
You should have:
IDTA recommends the following qualifications and experience would be helpful as prior learning for embarking on the Level 3 Diploma for Dance Teaching Assistants, although this list is not exhaustive:
The objective of the Level 3 Diploma in Dance Teaching Assistant is for learners to develop knowledge and understanding of syllabus requirements, safe dance practice and dance teaching so that they may assist in dance classes, usually helping to teach groups of students for a specified period under the supervision of a qualified dance teacher. The qualification does not confirm status as a dance teacher.
Subjects Available - Ballet, Tap, Modern Contemporary Jazz & Theatre Craft
The minimum age for candidates registering on the qualification is 18.
Candidates should have:
IDTA recommends the following qualifications and experience although this list is not exhaustive:
IDTA Pre-Associate Examinations
The objective of the level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching is for learners to:
The qualification provides a basis for learners to progress into dance teaching, either through running their own dance school or working as a teacher in a private dance school
Subjects Available - Ballet, Tap, Modern Contemporary Jazz & Theatre Craft
A minimum age of 20 years applies.
Candidates will be required to have a minimum of two years teaching experience.
The IDTA Licentiate qualification develops a dance teacher’s knowledge and skills to a higher level and enables them to teach dance in their chosen genre. The examination can be taken as a whole or in a modular format over a period of time.
The qualification is a practical examination conducted by an IDTA appointed Examiner. Candidates are required to produce a portfolio for the IDTA Examiner to review in advance of the examination. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate and discuss with the Examiner all aspects of the Licentiate syllabus. Technical aspects of the examination are from the Advanced 1 Performers Award. Candidates are also required to teach a small class of pupils so the Examiner may observe their teaching skills.