10 March 2023 09:05

Assistant Teacher Award now accepting applications!

The Faculty of Education is now accepting Approved Tutor applications for the Assistant Teacher Award.

Photo: Tim Cross.

The Assistant Teacher Award offers young dancers studying any dance genre, opportunities to practice and develop some of the skills required for successful dance teaching. Students working towards the Assistant Teacher Award will be guided each step of the way by experienced Approved Tutors.

Aimed at young dancers aged 14-18, the Assistant Teacher Award is grounded in practice-based learning.  Through guidance, observation and continuous assessment conducted by Approved Tutors, Assistant Teacher Award students will complete 60 hours of dance teaching assistance, produce a reflective report of their experiences, and demonstrate in practice core competencies of dance teaching.  Find out more about the award and download the Approved Tutor application form.

You can email your application and reference to faculty@rad.org.uk or post to Admissions Officer, Faculty of Education, Royal Academy of Dance, 188 York Road, London SW11 3JZ, UK.

The deadline for the first round of applications is 5pm (GMT) on 3 April 2023.