The Diploma in Teaching Community Dance (DTCD) is designed as an initial teaching qualification to support learners in taking their first steps into dance teaching.
This course provides the skills and support needed to embark on a dance teaching career, underpinned by knowledge that is essential to all dance teachers delivering dance in community settings.
The ISTD is delighted to announce a new teaching qualification for those wishing to teach within community settings. The Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Community Dance (DTCD) is a three-unit qualification that is designed to support the planning and development of creative projects whilst also ensuring safe and inclusive practice.
The qualification has been created with a range of internal and external stakeholders and those who have specialized in community practice.
Successful graduates will be able to become an affiliate member of the society and so will not be able to enter students for regulated examinations. The DTCD is a different route from the DDE allowing those who have not studied ISTD grade work to learn about teaching methods and strategies and to gain a regulated teaching qualification.
The DTCD covers 3 main areas of study that are split into 3 units:
Unit 1: Preparing for Safe Teaching Practice
Unit 2: Applied Teaching Practice
Unit 5: Child Development
The combination of units provides a comprehensive understanding of the practical elements of dance teaching, underpinned by theoretical knowledge in safe dance practice and child development
The DTCD is appropriate for learners wishing to start a career as a professional dance teacher. Learners need to be at least 18 years of age to enrol on the course.
The skills acquired will equip graduates with knowledge of structuring lessons, safe practice, development of creative tasks and an understanding of individual participants. The qualification is for those who need to acquire and embed practical initial teaching skills and is suitable for a range of learners including:
The DTCD will pilot with ISTD Academy from September 2024 and will later become available to other Approved Dance Centres wishing to specialize in community practice.
For more information about the course and start dates please contact the ISTD Academy by email or call our friendly team on 020 7655 8875.
‘Student teachers with a regulated qualification of the same level and content may apply for an exemption. To check your eligibility for exemptions, please email education@istd.org.
You can also download the Diploma in Teaching Community Dance Exemptions Table here.
Potential progression routes include the Diploma in Dance Pedagogy.
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