Content
The two year programme comprises six modules as follows:
Year 1:
Knowing the RAD Syllabus Part 1 (January–April)
The Healthy Dancer (April–July)
Planning for Effective Teaching (August–October)
In Year 1 you will be able to increase your knowledge and understanding of RAD ballet vocabulary, begin to understand the principles of progression in learning and study ways of supporting young people of different levels of ability. You will also study common causes of injury, the importance of good nutrition, fitness and well-being, and ways in which ballet training can be modified or supplemented in order to improve performance. Much of this will be done by studying from your own home but the Intensive Study Period means that you will have a chance to work ‘face-to-face’ with tutors and other students on the programme.
Year 2:
Knowing the RAD Syllabus Part 2 (January–April)
Practical Teaching (January-October)
The Freelance Dance Teacher (April-July)
In Year 2 you will build on knowledge and skills gained in Year 1 and learn how to plan your teaching. You will also gain teaching experience (which will be supervised by tutors) and learn how to prepare for a teaching career. A second Intensive Study Period provides another opportunity for you to demonstrate RAD syllabi with accuracy and understanding.
Delivery
This programme is part time, enabling students to study alongside their personal and professional commitments. The programme starts in January of each year and is delivered over two years, with three modules studied each year. Each module is delivered over a period of ten weeks during which you should expect to study for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
All students are required to attend two six-day Intensive Study Periods, one in each year of study, usually in the country of residence. For the Practical Teaching module in Year 2, students are required to set up a Practical Teaching Placement in a local dance school with a teacher (mentor) approved by the Faculty of Education.
All modules are supported by Module Study Guides containing key source materials, tutor guided tasks and suggestions for further study. Students are allocated a tutor for each module, with whom they will have regular contact by telephone, email or fax.
Country and Language of Delivery
The programme is currently delivered in the following teaching centres: Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK and the USA. It is sometimes possible for students from other countries to study at one of these centres; however, in any given year, the programme will only run in a specific country if there are sufficient numbers.
The programme is delivered in the first language of the teaching centre country. If more than one language is spoken, the RAD retains the right to determine the language of delivery. Please note that if the language of delivery is not your first language, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are able to read, write and speak proficiently in that language.
Assessment
Students submit essays, portfolios, case studies and projects for assessment during the programme, as well as being assessed in Practical Teaching. Students also complete a practical assessment as part of the Intensive Study Period.
Award
Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies with eligibility for Registered Teacher Status (RTS) of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Further Study
Following successful completion of the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies students able to study in English may wish to transfer to the BA (Hons) Dance Education programme at HE Level 2 by undertaking an additional ‘access’ module. For further information please see the BA (Hons) Dance Education programme page.
