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DIPLOMA IN DANCE PEDAGOGY
DIPLOMA IN
DANCE PEDAGOGY
1 YEAR COURSE: DANCE EDUCATION ~ SAFE DANCE PRACTICE ~
A JOURNEY EXPLORING TEACHING PRACTICE & A CHOICE OF MODULES TO SPECIALISE IN
OPTION TO INCLUDE ISTD DIPLOMA IN DANCE PEDAGOGY DURING FINAL BA YEAR
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE IS A EMBEDDED THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAMMES TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY
if you are passionate about dance teaching, enrich your learning journey, gaining knowledge & experience of dance pedagogy throughout your time with us
THE ISTD Diploma in Dance Pedagogy (DDP) offers you the opportunity to gain an
internationally recognised teaching qualification alongside your BA dance degree
workshops & seminars in the areas of:
Community Dance & Education,
Social, Emotional & Cognitive Development
choreography & applied dance science
reflective practice & safe dance practice
The DDP is delivered, mentored and assessed by MDX dance faculty for the ISTD.
GAIN KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS TO BEGIN
YOUR DANCE TEACHING JOURNEY
BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF UNIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
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The Role and Responsibilities of the
Dance Teacher
The Learning Process
Planning for Dance Learning
Preparing Programmes of
Learning in Dance
Positive Assessment Processes
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Practical approaches to
teaching & learning
Communication skills & embedding
technology in dance teaching
Resources for teaching & learning:
promoting learning
Assessment & use of feedback:
promoting learning & progression
Behaviour Management &
Challenging Assumptions
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURES
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DEFINITION & CONCEPTS,
THEORIES & MODELS
OBSERVATIONS & CRITICAL REFLECTION
REVIEWING CURRENT TEACHING PRACTICES
CAREER ASPIRATIONS
ACTION PLANNING: GOAL SETTING
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HISTORY OF DANCE IN EDUCATION &
COMMUNITY SETTINGS
DEVELOPING DANCE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN
COMMUNITY SETTINGS
DANCE EDUCATION IN THE UK:
PRIMARY, SECONDARY, FE (GSCE/A LEVEL)
PERSONALISED LEARNING
CREATIVE DANCE
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TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH &
PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS
CURRENT RESEARCH IN DANCE SCIENCE
PHYSIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH
APPLYING EVIDENCE TO PRACTICE
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THE CONTEXT OF CHILDHOOD &
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
GROWING UP IN DANCE:
BENEFITS & CHALLENGES
PSYCHOSOCIAL, COGNITIVE & EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDHOOD
AUTONOMY IN CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENCE
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FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF
CHOREOGRAPHY
CHOREOGRAPHY AS A PROCESS OF INQUIRY
CHOREOGRAPHIC DEVICES
PERFORMANCE SKILLS & STRATEGIES
SELF REFLECTION & ANALYSIS
On completion of the DDP
you can apply for the internationally recognised teaching qualification
QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills)
To teach in schools you must hold QTLS STATUS
and BE a member of the Society for Education & Training
Once you achieve QTLS, you’ll be added to the professional register where
future employers can check your status.
The Level 6 Diploma in Dance Pedagogy (DDP) is a regulated dance teaching qualification.
The curriculum places emphasis on the various ways that dance can be delivered AND underpinned by theory and critical analysis, SO students
graduate as confident, versatile, and highly proficient dance teachers
The DDP is regulated at Level 6 which is equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degreE
IF YOU ARE STUDYING ON OUR BA DANCE COURSE, YOU CAN CHOOSE TO UNDERTAKE THE DIPLOMA DANCE PEDAGOGY
DURING YOUR FINAL YEAR OF STUDY
OPTION TO STUDY ISTD CONTEMPORARY DANCE SYLLABUS
TRAIN TOWARDS COMPLETING YOUR ISTD INTERMEDIATE CONTEMPORARY EXAMINATION
ALONGSIDE TEACHER TRAINING TO DELIVER THE SYLLABUS AS A DANCE TEACHER
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE INTERMEDIATE SYLLABUS EXAMINATION
APPLY TO BECOME A CONTEMPORARY AFFILIATE MEMBER WITH THE ISTD
About the ISTD contemporary DANCE syllabi:
Created by Dr Ross McKim, dancer, choreographer, philosopher,
& Artistic Director of the Rambert School OF BALLET & CONTEMPORARY DANCE (1985–2015)
the ISTD Contemporary dance syllabus work is informed by Eastern concepts of subtle energy &
draws influence from choreographers SUCH AS Martha Graham, Erick Hawkins & Robert Cohan
TheRE ARE three levels > Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced 1
providING a progressive training method which introduce studentS to the fundamentals of contemporary dance technique & performance
through the study of different movement themes at each level specially created solos & the inclusion of structured improvisation
enablING students to explore, develop & create their own movement vocabulary
The themes EXPLORED AT EACH LEVEL are:
FallS - Intermediate Foundation WalkS - Intermediate ContractionS - Advanced 1
ISTD MEMBERSHIP
begin with a basic membership while studying
ba dance & diploma in dance pedagogy (DDP)
become an affiliate member through completion
of intermediate level contemporary exam
advance to full membership on
completion of diploma
being an istd member provides teachers with
advice & training in dance education with
access to courses & teacher training.
From Student to Full teaching membership,
join more than 6,000 members in over
59 countries around the world.
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GAIN ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS,
CPD & RESOURCES
JOIN TEACHERS AROUND THE WORLD:
CONNECT & SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Access a range of resources from logos
to promotional materials to help promote
YOUR status as A registered member &
market YOUR business.
TEACHERS FORUM & JOB OFFERS
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WITH A FULL TEACHING MEMBERSHIP, dance
teachers CAN enter their students for
exams IN A RANGE OF STYLES
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ISTD members can take advantage of the
society’s specially tailored insurance
scheme for teachers, adjudicators,
examiners & dance school principals
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Gain access to exclusive offers &
discounts from trusted partners including
dance teacher insurance,
business support & more
safeguarding checks for members
INCLUDING DBS CHECKS
5% member-only discount AT ISTD SHOP
MEMBERS ONLY DANCE MAGAZINE
Contact us
Middlesex University
hendon campus
the burroughs
London
Nw4 4bt
@mdxunidance
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