ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education

The qualification consists of 5-units which are outlined below, however dependent on previous qualifications you could be exempt from some of the units. The qualification takes between 18-months to 2- years to fully complete, and it is advised that you start with Units 1, 3 and 4 in the first year. The final year will encompass teaching practice and a psychology unit. Completion of the qualification is dependent on you passing the necessary examinations as devised and conducted by the ISTD.

You are required to have a GCSE in English or equivalent. Holding the Intermediate qualification in the genre/s you wish to study is preferable. However, if you do not hold these you will be able to audition via video submission, please enquire for further details. Intermediate classes can be made available if required once accepted on to the course.

You could be exempt from this diploma with a Trinity Diploma in Professional Dance/ Musical Theatre (and some degree courses).

Many students from vocational colleges will be exempt from this Unit if they hold the Level 6 Trinity diploma in Dance and Musical Theatre. Urdang graduates (both degree and diploma) are exempt, however you will need to check regarding other degree courses.

This unit will be delivered online and through lectures for those students that need to take the examination. This will only run when there is a sufficient number of students who need to take the module.

You will be required to undertake 4 lesson observations, 5 lessons in an assistant capacity and leading 5 lessons of 45 mins duration.

This unit will be delivered through a series of lectures and individual and group tutorials. You will be required to be in a teaching placement within an ISTD school. You must have completed or be exempt from Unit 1 before this module can be taken.

Assessed through a practical exam – you will be exempt if holding Intermediates in Modern and Tap with the ISTD or other recognised exam bodies.

This unit will be studied alongside Unit 4 and examinations can be taken if required.

You will be assessed on your syllabus and teaching knowledge in Modern and Tap focusing on Primary to Intermediate level.

A written unit focusing on the development of students. You will be assessed via a series of on-line tasks.

This unit will be delivered through a series of lectures and online tutorials/coaching.