Level 6

The bbodance Level 6 Diploma in Dance Teaching develops the pedagogic knowledge and skills accumulated during the theoretical and practical components of bbodance Levels 4 and 5, or alternative recognised dance teaching qualifications, enabling students to apply this knowledge and skills to their own professional teaching practice.

The main objective of this course is to enable students to work in the academic environment, as well as on an independent basis, at Level 6, while focusing on specific genres, age phases, and teaching and learning practices. Modules in Dance Science, Physical, Social, and Emotional Development, and Wider Professional Dance Practice will help students understand current teaching and learning trends.

The course lasts for one year & consists of 5 modules:

Module 6.1 Dance Science for Teachers
Module 6.2 Physical, Social, and Emotional Development in Dance Training
Module 6.3 Wider Professional Dance Practice
Module 6.4 Teaching Practice in Action
Module 6.5 Research Project

In addition, you’re required to independently plan and deliver 60 hours of dance.

The course dates are:
Course takes place on-site, at our London headquarters	10 & 11 October 2020 28 & 29 November 2020 9 & 10 January 2021 6 & 7 March 2021 April 2021 (classes take place at Dance Days) 15 & 16 May 2021

Tuition

The course costs £3,089. Applicants who have had a career as a professional performing dancer may be eligible to apply for a Retraining Grant from Dancers’ Career Development. Funding may also be available via Equity Charitable Trust and Dance Professionals Fund.

The sum is payable by 11 instalments and includes Associate Membership with bbodance for the entire duration, free access to online syllabus resources, as well as a 90% discount on all Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses we offer. Students are also eligible to apply for Registered Teacher Membership, our highest membership category.

Find out more about the instalment plan for the on-site and online course.

Career prospects

Level 6 is recognised by the Society for Education & Training (SET). Upon successful completion of this course, students may undertake professional formation in order to be awarded Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status by SET.

Graduates who are applying for QTLS are required to also have Maths and English qualifications at (or above) Level 2. View the list of approved qualifications. If your Maths and English qualifications were gained overseas, you will need to obtain a letter from the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) that confirms that your qualifications are equivalent to Level 2 (GCSE grades A*–C).

If you think Level 6 is right for you, apply below: