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Level 4+
Dance Teaching in the Private Sector Foundation Degree
COURSE OVERVIEW
Do you want to study dance at degree level whilst also gaining an internationally recognised dance teaching qualification? Our innovative two-year Level 5 Foundation Degree programme is offered in partnership with the University of Chichester. It is built on Chichester College’;s reputation for delivering high quality ISTD dance teacher training and the dance department at the University of Chichester’;s long-standing reputation for its breadth of study. This Foundation Degree is designed to truly prepare you for a successful and rewarding career in the dance sector either as a performer, choreographer or community dance practitioner or a dance teacher within the independent sector. Drawing on the expertise of a highly qualified teaching team, you will be taught in a nurturing environment enabling you to broaden your dance knowledge, develop your practical skills in technique, performance and choreography and achieve an Undergraduate Level 5 Diploma and the internationally recognised ISTD Diploma in Dance Education.
As a Chichester College student, you will have access to all their services, which include study support, the Students’ Union, nurseries and our library’s online resource. The Foundation Degree Dance Teaching in the Private Sector comprises 13 modules: Year 1:
- Preparing for Safe Teaching Practice (ISTD DDE Unit 1)
- Child Development (ISTD DDE Unit 5)
- Genre Specific Dance Practice 1 (ISTD Unit 4 – offered in ISTD Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap)
- Dance Techniques 1
- Choreography and Devising
- Choreography and Performance
- Re-examining Dances
Year 2:
- Assisting, Observing and Teaching Practice (DDE Unit 2)
- Genre Specific Dance Practice 2 (ISTD Unit 4 -; offered in ISTD Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap)
- Dance Techniques 2
- Dance Practice and Production 1
- Dance Practice and Production 2
- Themes, Trends and Discourse in Performance OR Research Methodologies
Special features of this programme include:
- Delivery at both the Chichester College campus and the University of Chichester’;s Bishop Otter campus, where you will work alongside the BA (Hons) Dance, Dance Performance, Dance Education and Teaching, Dance Aerial and Physical Theatre and BSc (hons) Dance Science students
- Small group sizes to ensure you get the support you need to succeed
- Options to select areas of study that relate directly to your career aspirations
- Full access to all University facilities including studios, library, student union, sports facilities, halls of residence and regular performances by visiting dance companies at the University Showrooms
- Opportunity to progress to the University of Chichester’;s 3rd year honours degree dance programme
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will need to be aged 18 and over and have studied dance to Intermediate level and wish to work in the performing arts industry as a dancer, choreographer or community dance practitioner and/or a dance teacher within the independent sector.
You will need:
- ISTD Intermediate in the genres to be studied for DDE (or recognised equivalency including professional practice)
- A combination of GCE A levels, or BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diplomas (or equivalent qualifications) totalling 104-120 UCAS tariff points
- GCSE Mathematics and English Language are preferred at grade 4 or above
Successful completion of this course will enable you to apply for full membership of the ISTD and embark on a career as a fully qualified dance teacher in the independent sector. Alternatively, you may choose to continue your higher education studies by progressing onto the 3rd year of the University of Chichester’s BA Dance programme which will afford you the opportunity to move on to post graduate studies such as PGCE or Masters.
You could become a:
ISTD dance teacher
The owner of an independent dance school
Choreographer
Community dance practitioner
Dance teacher in the public sector
Dance company education officer
Dance movement psychotherapist (with postgraduate study)
Dance or arts administrator
Dance journalist or critic
Independent dance artist (performer, choreographer)
Stage manager
Teaching
You will be taught by experienced, professional and practicing dance specialists who will share their expertise with you to nurture your talent and extend your creativity. You will experience a variety of dance techniques including ISTD Intermediate and Advanced level Imperial Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap and a range of exciting contemporary dance classes.
Assessment
For Units 1 and 5 of the ISTD DDE you will compile a portfolio of documentation and assignments which will be assessed by an ISTD moderator. You will be entered for the Unit 4 practical examination which will be examined by a senior ISTD examiner. Your teaching portfolio and final teaching practice (Unit 2) will be assessed initial by your unit tutor and then moderated by an appointed ISTD assessor.
Dance Techniques 1, Choreography & Devising, Choreography & Performance, Re-examining Dances, Dance Practice and Production, Themes, Trends and Discourse in Performance or Research Methodologies will be internally assessed through a combination of course work and practical assessment.
You will need to pay a course tuition fee of £9,250 per year.
Finance options include:
- A student loan
- Instalment payment plan
- Company sponsorship
For further information on Student Loans please visit www.gov.uk/contact-student-finance-england
If you have not been living in the UK for the last three years or if you are on a student visa different fees may apply, please contact our International Advisers on 01243 786321 for more information.
You will be required to purchase the syllabi and set music for the ISTD dance genres you are studying.
We would be delighted to provide you with any further information that you require. Please contact 01243 786321 ext. 2394 for more information or to arrange an informational conversation. You are also invited to attend one of our College open days.
Applications made via UCAS:
- Chichester College Group – Institutional Code: C57
- UCAS Course Code: 009W