DISTANCE LEARNING LEARN / TEACH / DANCE

DISTANCE LEARNING LEARN / TEACH / DANCE

WELCOME We offer a range of full-time and part-time programmes which can be studied from the comfort of your own home via distance learning. If you choose to study one of our programmes you will join a growing community of dedicated students, many of them working professionals, with diverse experiences and interests. Our distance learning programmes are about increasing access to education, providing a flexible learning experience and sharing our expertise around the world. Becoming a student on an RAD programme means becoming part of an international learning and teaching community. We cater for the needs of our students and qualified teachers at different stages of their education and professional development. On successful completion of our Faculty of Education programmes, graduates are eligible for registration as dance teachers with the Royal Academy of Dance. As part of our commitment to lifelong learning, RAD Registered Teachers will also participate in Continuing Professional Development. Our CPD scheme is designed to support teachers throughout every stage of their career and enhance their qualifications as leaders in the dance education field. CONTENTS 2 Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies 5 Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies 7 What the Students Say 8 Certificate of Higher Education: Dance Education 11 Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education 11 BA (Hons) Dance Education 11 Professional Dancers Postgraduate Teaching Certificate (Berlin) 13 Master of Teaching (Dance) 14 3

CERTIFICATE IN BALLET TEACHING STUDIES This programme provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required by ballet teachers at the start of their careers. With a focus on RAD syllabi, you will explore the development and progression of ballet technique alongside acquiring teaching skills appropriate for the private dance studio. The programme also provides an excellent stepping stone for further study as a dance teacher. The Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS) is studied parttime over two years, enabling you to combine personal and professional commitments alongside your studies. The programme commences in January of each year and as a part-time student you should expect to study for a minimum of 20 hours per week. In Year 1 you will study three modules through distance learning, as well as attending an Intensive Study Period, ten days in duration, in your country of residence in August/September. Each module is supported by a detailed Module Study Guide with study tasks. You will be supported every step of the way by a tutor with whom you will have regular contact through online forums, email and telephone communications. In Year 2 you will undertake a practical teaching placement over 30 weeks. You will be supported by an approved Mentor in a dance school local to you, as well as an RAD appointed Practical Teaching Supervisor. You will also create a professional portfolio which provides evidence to potential employers of your achievements as a ballet teacher. Level/Credits January EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS Graduates who have completed CBTS have gone on to work all over the world as ballet teachers in a variety of contexts. Many graduates are offered employment within their placement schools or are successful in establishing their own dance schools. Successful graduates are able to enter students for RAD ballet examinations. 1 August (1 June via concessionary entry) 2 years part-time Distance learning FHEQ Level 4 (120 credits) Via Registry, Faculty of Education English, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish Applicants should hold RAD Intermediate or a recognised equivalent in ballet. Royal Academy of Dance The Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies was very rewarding, so much so that I have become a Mentor for the programme and a Practical Teaching Supervisor. Claudine Stephen-Smith, Graduate, Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies 4 For full details please see our online prospectus at www.radeducation.org.uk 5

Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies This programme is designed to extend knowledge, understanding and practice of dance teaching across a range of contexts and genres in preparation for working in an increasingly diverse employment market. The programme offers opportunities for dance teachers to study dance teaching and education in greater depth, to reflect on teaching practices and to explore new areas of dance teaching. The Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies (DDTS) is offered parttime over two years through distance learning, enabling students to study alongside personal and professional commitments. Students receive one-to-one tutorial support from experienced tutors, with opportunities for collaborative study through the use of online student forums. Employment prospects Graduates from DDTS will be eligible for registration as dance teachers with the Royal Academy of Dance. The programme will enhance the profile of dance teachers who operate a portfolio career in dance teaching across different contexts as well as providing a pathway for further study at FHEQ Level 6 and beyond. January 1 August (1 June via concessionary entry) 2 years part-time Distance learning Level/Credits 120 credits aligned to FHEQ Level 5 Via Registry The programme is delivered in English but will be extended to other languages in the near future. Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies or other relevant FHEQ Level 4 teaching qualification. s are welcome from professional dance teachers who do not hold traditional academic qualifications but have equivalent experiential learning. Royal Academy of Dance Over 96% of graduates from our programmes are in employment or full time study 6 For full details please see our online prospectus at www.radeducation.org.uk 7

What the students say Having already trained at two top vocational schools I didn t think there could be a lot more to learn; however, I was mistaken! The course has already enabled me to become a competent teacher and I hope to learn a lot more before the end of my studies. Katie Pick, Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies As I teach full time, the evenings, weekends and holidays are my main study times, but as much of what I am studying can be put into practice, I feel that I am also studying practically during the working day. Belinda Ellicott, BA (Hons) Dance Education The BADE programme has been instrumental in expanding and augmenting my teaching practice, my choreographic practice and my ability to research, comprehend and process the wider worlds of dance, art and music. Helen Linkenbagh, BA (Hons) Dance Education graduate, current student on Master of Teaching (Dance) As a professional dancer and teacher, the flexible structure of the PDPTC programme can easily be incorporated into my work schedule. The subjects and study tasks are interesting and have really opened my eyes in terms of the best teaching methods to adopt for the future. Hendryk Vos, Professional Dancers Postgraduate Teaching Certificate (Berlin) The course is designed to cater for different personal interests in dance education and ensure an exellent understanding of the key thinking and issues that underpin all educational practices. Ray Oudkerk, Master of Teaching (Dance) The skills and knowledge I have learned have informed every area of my professional practice, particularly in how I can back up difficult policy recommendations or advocacy with non-artform colleagues and government. In addition, the programme has contributed to personal strategies in managing workload and commitments. Katy Howitt, Master of Teaching (Dance) 8 9

BA (Hons) Dance Education Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education Certificate of Higher Education: Dance Education This programme offers a unique opportunity to become part of an international community of learners engaged in the study of dance education and teaching. You can choose to study at certificate, diploma or degree level. As a distance learner, you will be able to study from your own home, using study materials available through our website and supported every step of the way by a dedicated team of tutors. In your first year of study, you will attend a compulsory intensive study week at RAD Headquarters in London, where you will meet other students as well as staff from the programme. Each level of the BA (Hons) Dance Education (BADE) can be studied full-time or part-time. The programme is modular and is delivered across two semesters each year. All modules are supported by Module Study Guides which are accessed online and contain key source materials, tutor-guided tasks and suggestions for further study. Employment prospects Students who have completed BADE work in a range of careers in dance teaching both in the public and private sector. Many of our students progress to postgraduate study or have extended their freelance work into new dance contexts. September Full-time 15 January Part-time 30 April 1-3 years full-time 2-6 years part-time Distance learning Level/Credits Level 4 Certificate (120 credits) Level 5 Diploma (120 credits) Level 6 (120 credits) Full-time via UCAS Part-time via Registry, Faculty of Education English Two GCE A Level passes or equivalent. RAD Intermediate or a recognised equivalent in any dance genre. Appropriate English Proficiency test for students whose first language is not English. University of Surrey I have found the diversity of the programme not only enjoyable, but in many cases relevant to the field in which I am looking to work. Karen Reeves, Graduate, BA (Hons) Dance Education 10 For full details please see our online prospectus at www.radeducation.org.uk 11

Professional Dancers Postgraduate Teaching Certificate (Berlin) This programme is designed for professional dancers wishing to prepare for a new career in teaching or dancers who are already teaching but wish to gain an internationally renowned RAD teaching qualification. The Professional Dancers Postgraduate Teaching Certificate (PDPTC) combines distance learning and an onsite, intensive study period (to be held in Berlin), providing a flexible programme of study which can accommodate performance and/ or teaching commitments and provide a secure platform for a career in teaching. This is a modular programme and is delivered by distance learning with onsite, taught components. All students complete four compulsory modules to the value of 60 credits at postgraduate level. The programme begins with an Induction Seminar, followed by a period of distance learning. In the summer, students attend an Intensive Study Period (minimum duration four weeks in Berlin). Employment prospects Graduates from the PDPTC are well placed to work in the private (vocational) dance sector and in educational contexts across Europe and/ or to enrol for further study at postgraduate level. Level/Credits January 1 August 1 year part-time Distance learning and onsite intensive study period in Berlin Level 7 (60 credits) Via Registry, Faculty of Education English RAD welcomes applications from dancers with significant professional experience in dance and advanced technical proficiency in ballet. Applicants will also need to demonstrate their potential to study at postgraduate level, which will be determined as part of the selection process through personal statement, reference and interview. Royal Academy of Dance I WAS THRILLED when I was accepted onto the PDPTC programme as I felt that further study would greatly improve my teaching skills and enhance my own development. The programme is carefully constructed to allow students to continue working full time. Glen Curtis, Professional Dancers Postgraduate Teaching Certificate (Berlin) 12 For full details please see our online prospectus at www.radeducation.org.uk 13

Master of Teaching (Dance) This programme is designed for practising dance teachers looking to enhance their professional profile. On this programme, you will develop further insight into teaching and learning, engage in debate about the role of dance in education and explore issues in your own workplace through practice-based enquiry. You can choose module options according to your individual interests and career aims before undertaking an extended work-based research project. Employment prospects Most students on the MTD are already in employment on either a full or part-time basis, however, Masters qualifications can lead to increased employment opportunities and/or enhanced prospects for promotion. September 30 April 2-3 years part-time Distance learning Level/Credits Level 7 (180 credits) Via Registry, Faculty of Education, RAD The Master of Teaching (Dance) is a modular programme delivered via distance learning, studied ordinarily over three years. There is a compulsory seminar at the start of the programme. All students complete three compulsory modules and three module options. Students who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and/or a Level 7 qualification such as a PGCE can apply for exemption from a maximum of 60 credits, thus enabling completion in two years. English A good honours degree in dance or with a significant dance component. You should hold a recognised dance teaching qualification and be employed as a dance teacher for the duration of the programme. RAD welcomes applications from professional dance teachers who do not hold traditional academic qualifications but have equivalent experiential learning. University of Surrey This is the perfect course to improve your understanding of practical and theoretical dance teaching practice. You have the opportunity to work with world leading dance educationalists that make it their mission to assist you in the journey of working at Masters Level. Lee Davall, Master of Teaching (Dance) 14 For full details please see our online prospectus at www.radeducation.org.uk 15

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