Teacher Training & Development
The importance of good teachers
The BBO knows just how important it is for anyone wishing to take dance classes to find a good teacher. The following paragraphs are based on the website statement of The Council for Dance Education and Training www.cdet.org.uk.
The choice of a dance teacher and school can be every bit as critical as the choice of a child’s primary and secondary education. A good well-informed dance teacher allows young dancers to follow their enthusiasm safely and to become more skilled and knowledgeable about the art form. Conversely, poor dance teaching can have a devastating effect on young dancers and can lead to permanent physical and/or emotional injury and kill their love of dance. Dancers and their families need to be sure that the teachers with whom they choose to learn to dance have been trained to the highest standard, that they understand the physical and emotional development of young people and that they can offer sound and reliable advice and guidance.
When choosing a dance teacher, it is important to make sure s/he is a member of one of the Awarding Bodies (Dance Teaching Societies) registered with the Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET). Teachers registered with the Awarding Bodies have demonstrated their commitment to the highest standard of professional practice by signing up to the Council’s Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers of Dance. The Awarding Bodies meet regularly under the Chairmanship of the Council to address issues of quality, progression, health and safety. The results of these discussions are relayed to the Awarding Bodies’ membership via their seminars and publications. Dance teachers who are members of one of the accredited Awarding Bodies and who teach an Awarding Body syllabus will provide young dancers with a developmental programme of study that will allow clear progression, achievable targets and precise reports on areas of strength and weakness. They will provide a sound foundation of dance study.
Qualifications and Courses
Our Teaching Qualification programmes now offer career routes for dance teachers at all stages of their career... the student teacher, experienced professional, qualified teacher in the private sector... you wish to further your career in dance teaching, we have the course for you!
We offer part-time dance teaching qualifications including
- Certificate in an Introduction to Dance Teaching: Level 3 – Classical Ballet
- Diploma in Dance Teaching: Level 4 – Classical Ballet or Theatre Dance
- DTLLS: Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Dance): Level 5
- PTLLS: Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
We ensure that you receive a thorough training in important theoretical elements including Safe Dance Practice, Child Development, Planning and Assessment together with specialist dance study in your chosen genre – Classical Ballet or Theatre Dance (including tap and jazz dance).
Our wide range of courses and qualifications provide excellent opportunities for dance teachers. Whichever course or qualification route you choose with the BBO, you can be assured that we will provide...
- A Professional and highly experienced Faculty of experts in their field
- Individual mentoring for students. Email, telephone, face-to-face tutorials...
- Courses that are not dance society syllabus focused -our focus on fundamental principles of each dance genre rather than following particular dance society syllabus
- Fee installment options – no hidden extras. There are opportunities for gaining fee assistance including loans & Government maintenance grants
- Part-time study...Full-time support with a work friendly schedule – accredited courses held on weekends and holidays throughout the year
- Progression routes to further studies at every level – Middlesex University recognise our qualifications and offer excellent opportunities for our students
Click here for application packs for:
- Certificate in an Introduction to Dance Teaching: Level 3 – Classical Ballet
- Diploma in Dance Teaching: Level 4 – Classical Ballet or Theatre Dance
- DTLLS: Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Dance): Level 5
- PTLLS: Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
We continue to support out Qualified Teachers long after graduation. Please see our Events page for all Professional Development opportunities. We hope to co-ordinate alumni events in the near future. Please do get in touch if you are interested in supporting these events.