Ballroom Branch
The IDTA Licentiate qualification develops a dance teacher’s knowledge and skills to a higher level and enables them to teach dance in their chosen genre. The examination can be taken as a whole or in a modular format over a period of time.
Which dance genre does this qualification apply to?
Ballroom Branch: Ballroom, Latin and Classical Sequence
How will you be assessed?
The Licentiate is a practical examination conducted by an IDTA appointed Examiner. Candidates, both with a partner and individually, will be asked to demonstrate the appropriate dance genre to music and will be expected to answer technical questions.
Prerequisites
Candidates must be 21 years of age or over with at least two years teaching experience.
Future progression
A final, higher level professional teaching qualification is available at Fellowship level.
Fees
Candidates for IDTA dance teaching qualifications are required to apply using the IDTA Professional Application Form and pay the examination fee in advance. Training fees are set by the teacher.
Examination syllabi, technical information and resources
The examination syllabi are listed in the Professional and Amateur Dance Syllabus. The technique for each genre can be found in the following publications; Ballroom – Technique of Ballroom Dancing by Guy Howard. Latin – The Laird Technique of Latin Dancing by Walter Laird. Classical Sequence – A Guide to the Theory and Technique of Classical Sequence Dancing (Licentiate). Visit the IDTA Shop for available resources.
Theatre Branch
The IDTA Licentiate qualification develops a dance teacher’s knowledge and skills to a higher level and enables them to teach dance in their chosen genre. The examination can be taken as a whole or in a modular format over a period of time.
Which dance genre does this qualification apply to?
Theatre Branch: Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz and Theatre Craft
How will you be assessed?
The qualification is a practical examination conducted by an IDTA appointed Examiner. Candidates are required to produce a portfolio for the IDTA Examiner to review in advance of the examination. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate and discuss with the Examiner all aspects of the Licentiate syllabus. Technical aspects of the examination are from the Advanced 1 Performers Award. Candidates are also required to teach a small class of pupils so the Examiner may observe their teaching skills.
Prerequisites
Candidates will be required to have a minimum of two years teaching experience. Full details are given in the appropriate “Technique of Theatre Dance Book” available from the IDTA Shop. A minimum age of 20 years applies.
Future progression
A final higher level professional teaching qualification is available at Fellowship level.
Fees
Candidates for IDTA dance teaching qualifications are required to apply using the IDTA Professional Application Form and pay the examination fee in advance. Training fees are set by the teacher.
Examination syllabi, technical information and resources
The syllabi and technique for the Licentiate qualifications are listed in the appropriate “Technique of Theatre Dance Book”. The candidate will require a copy of the “Theatre Dance Syllabus, Grades and Medals” and also access to the set music CDs for the appropriate genre and level of examination. DVDs are also available and may be of assistance. Visit the IDTA Shop for available resources.
Freestyle Branch
The IDTA Freestyle Licentiate qualification develops a dance teacher’s knowledge and skills to higher level and enables them to teach dance in their chosen genre. The examination can be taken as a whole or in a modular format over a period of time.
Which dance genre does this qualification apply to?
Freestyle
How will you be assessed?
The Freestyle Licentiate qualification is a practical examination conducted by an IDTA appointed Examiner. Candidates will present a portfolio and will be asked to demonstrate this dance style and answer questions.
Prerequisites
Candidates must be 21 years of age or over with at least two years teaching experience.
Future progression
A final higher level professional teaching qualification is available at Fellowships level.
Fees
Candidates for IDTA dance teaching qualifications are required to apply using the IDTA Professional Application Form and pay the examination fee in advance. Training fees are set by the teacher.
Examination syllabi, technical information and resources
The examination syllabus is listed in the “Professional and Amateur Dance Syllabus”. The technique for this genre is published in “Freestyle Dance” by Anna Jones. Visit the IDTA Shop for available resources.