CPD Courses and Training
In line with our aim to support the dance teaching workforce and as the Subject Association for Dance, One Dance UK is committed to providing and promoting high quality professional development opportunities for teachers and practitioners who work with children and young people. To stay informed on our upcoming CPD Courses for dance teachers, please regularly check this website or email.
Courses aimed at Primary School Teachers and Practitioners:
We are thrilled to be running Ready, Step, Teach!, our fantastic dance CPD programme across the Autumn term 2022. This engaging and accessible online programme is aimed at dance teachers working in schools – both employed and on a freelance basis – and is suitable for non-specialists as well as those with some dance experience. Find out more here.
Aimed at primary school teachers and teaching assistants this one day course will provide the participant with some key tools to help them deliver imaginative and progressive dance sessions within a PE context. For more information click here.
This one day course takes the learner a stage further on their journey in delivering creative dance classes at Key Stages 1 and 2. They will also develop their understanding of progression and assessment of dance in a PE context. For more information click here.
Courses aimed at Secondary School, Vocational, and Youth Dance Leaders:
We are thrilled to be running Ready, Step, Teach!, our fantastic dance CPD programme across the Autumn term 2022. This engaging and accessible online programme is aimed at dance teachers working in schools – both employed and on a freelance basis – and is suitable for non-specialists as well as those with some dance experience. Find out more here.
Part of our Healthier Dancer Talks, this one day course helps youth dance leaders and teachers in vocational settings to understand the psychological tools available to create a more psychologically healthy environment in both class and performance. Research shows that using these tools to create a positive learning environment leads to happier, healthier and more accomplished dancers, who are more able to cope with the demands of training as well as professional careers. For more information, please visit the Healthier Dancer Talks page
Dance leaders in all contexts should be aware of the most up to date practices in safe and healthy dance practice. They should also be able to apply practices in a practical and appropriate way. Safe in Dance International aims to support dance leaders to provide evidence to parents, students and employers that they have all the knowledge needed to support dancers; put leaders at the forefront of current healthy dance knowledge and practical application while giving them the tools and understanding to stay there; and award leaders with 60 hours of CPD through independent study. To learn more visit Safe in Dance International
Qualifications for those that wish to progress their dance teaching practice further:
This is the primary route through which people become qualified to teach dance in school. You can find out which HE institutions are delivering a PGCE in Dance on UCAS. Usually courses start in September of each academic year and candidates are expected to have a good level of dance knowledge (usually at degree level) before they commence the course.