ACS offers teacher training for those beginning their first professional qualification, experienced dancers moving into teaching, and qualified teachers looking to progress further.

Your most suitable route will depend on your previous training, current dance level and the subjects you want to teach.

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ISTD DIPLOMA IN DANCE EDUCATION

DDE · RQF LEVEL 4
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IMPERIAL BALLET · MODERN THEATRE · TAP

BEST FOR
Aspiring Theatre Dance teachers

FORMAT
Part-time or intensive

STRUCTURE
5 units · 120 regulated credits

A structured teacher-training route combining practical dance development, teaching knowledge, professional study and real teaching experience.

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DANCESPORT TEACHER TRAINING

ISTD ASSOCIATE
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BALLROOM · LATIN AMERICAN · DISCO FREESTYLE · STREET · SALSA

BEST FOR
Dancers progressing into teaching within the Dancesport faculties

FORMAT
Individual or shared coaching

STUDY PACE
Intensive or at a steadier pace

Focused preparation towards the relevant ISTD Associate qualification, tailored to your existing dance experience and availability.

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FURTHER TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

LICENTIATE · FELLOWSHIP
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BEST FOR
Qualified teachers ready to develop further

FOCUS
Progression to higher ISTD teaching qualifications

SUPPORT
Individual coaching and guidance

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For teachers ready for the next stage of their professional development, including preparation towards higher ISTD teaching qualifications.

NEED HELP CHOOSING?

Tell us about your dance experience, existing qualifications and teaching background and we’ll help you understand which route is most appropriate.

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HOW YOU CAN STUDY
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DIFFERENT ROUTES.
SAME STANDARD.

Teacher training doesn’t have to follow one fixed timetable.

Your study pattern can be shaped around your current dance level, previous qualifications, outside commitments and how intensively you’re able to train.

PART-TIME

REGULAR WEEKLY TRAINING

Develop your teaching knowledge and practical skills steadily alongside work, study or family life.

Part-time trainees can study one genre at a time or combine subjects where their workload allows.

Best suited to:
Students who want a consistent weekly structure and time to absorb the course alongside other commitments.

INTENSIVE
& SEMI-INTENSIVE

FASTER-PACED TRAINING

Experienced dancers may be able to complete parts of their training through a more concentrated programme.

Intensive and semi-intensive study is particularly suited to professional or post-professional dancers, or candidates with significant previous ISTD experience and the required practical standard.

Best suited to:
Candidates who already have a strong technical foundation and can commit more time to their training.

FLEXIBLE & BLENDED

STUDIO · ONLINE · DISTANCE LEARNING

Not every part of teacher training needs to happen in the studio.

Depending on the qualification and unit, elements such as written study, tutorials, observations and portfolio work can be supported through distance learning or online sessions alongside practical studio training.

Best suited to:
Candidates who need greater flexibility or who are travelling to ACS from further afield.

There is no single completion time.

Your route will depend on where you start, what you already hold and how intensively you choose to train.

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TEACHER TRAINING ENQUIRIES
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There isn’t one standard route through teacher training at ACS.

The right programme depends on your current dance level, previous qualifications, the subjects you want to teach, any units you have already completed and how intensively you’re able to study.

You don’t need to know exactly which course you need before getting in touch — that’s what the initial conversation is for.

WANT THE FULL COURSE INFORMATION?
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DOWNLOAD THE TEACHER TRAINING PROSPECTUS.

Our Teacher Training Prospectus contains more detailed information about qualifications, study requirements, course structure, facilities and the application process.

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WHEN YOU ENQUIRE, TELL US:
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01 - Dance background and current level

02 - Highest ISTD or other dance qualifications

03 - Any teaching qualifications or DDE units already completed

04 - The genres you’re interested in teaching

05 - Any current teaching experience

06 - Whether you’re looking for part-time or more intensive study

07 - When you’d ideally like to start

COURSE LENGTH & COST
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Teacher training at ACS is individually planned, so there isn’t one fixed course length or total price.

Costs depend on factors such as the qualification you’re working towards, your existing training and exemptions, the number of genres you study, the amount of tuition you need and whether you train part-time or intensively.

We’ll discuss the likely study route and costs with you once we understand your starting point.

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A BROADER IMPACT.

SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION.
BUILD A CAREER YOU LOVE.

Find your place.
Find your people.
Find yourself at ACS.

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