Spring programme timetable 2021 - Cloudinary

Spring programmetimetable 2021

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29 Mar–16 Apr

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29-Mar 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre How to develop Jazz technique with Gold Jazz Award - PART 1 This course will look through all the Gold Jazz Award set exercises and set amalgamations concentrating on developing the variety of Jazz styles within this level 09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Grade 2 (Set exercises not including Amalgamations) For teachers to either revise/clarify the sections covered The Warm ups & all the Set exercises from the Grade 2 syllabus (the Amalgamations will not be covered)

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Free Class: Time Steps & Rhythm (Versions of Rhythm & Travelling time steps & ideas for teaching Rhythm, Rhythm games & Improvisation) How to teach rhythm and improvisation at varying levels. A selection of alternative rhythm and travelling time steps moving beyond Intermediate. Ideal for DDE students and teachers. Ideas for free Time Steps and Rhythms will be covered, include ideas for teaching, Rhythm Games/Improvisation etc

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

National Guidance for socially distanced classes and remote examinationsThis course will focus on ways to develop creative and innovative socially distanced remote classes. You will also be provided with guidance on preparing students for remote examinations

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Advanced 1 (Technical Section & Rhythm Section) For teachers to either revise/clarify the sections covered The set exercises & Rhythm section from the Advanced 1 syllabus (the Amalgamations will not be covered)

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Selecting Music for Tap Classes & Encouraging Style Various methods for finding music for Tap classes & encouraging style will be discussed Where and how to search for music. Suggestions of various musical styles and how to communicate this to students. Screen sharing with you in iTunes and YouTube. Apps and programmes to edit and change tempos. Ideal for DDE students & teachers 18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Foundation Part 1 The aim of this 3-part course is to train teachers to deliver the Intermediate Foundation Contemporary syllabus and how to prepare students for examination. Attendees will experience syllabus exercises and explore the key elements and themes of the Intermediate Foundation level of the syllabus. Teachers will also investigate methods and tools for setting and guiding students through structured improvisation tasks

Our spring programme is back for 2021 with online CPD to help all aspects of your teaching. From the end of March to mid-April, dancers of all levels have a variety of courses to choose from, taught by professional teachers and industry leaders. With nearly 10 genres to choose from, browse the event dates and book your place today.

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Spring 2021 Online Continuing

Professional Development


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30-Mar 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre How to develop Jazz technique with Gold Jazz Award – PART 2This course will look through all the Gold Jazz Award set exercises and set amalgamations concentrating on developing the variety of Jazz styles within this level 09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Focus on Character Work and creative ideas for Ballet solos for Class Exams 7–8 Analysis of relevant Character style and technique and, for ballet solos, guidance on selection of suitable spoken poems, movement content, use of space and potential use of props 09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Training Ballet Technique A selection of exercises from all five chapters: Posture and Port de Bras; Feet and Turnout; Adage; Pirouettes; Allegro 13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Teaching the Vocational Male Dancer Based around the vocabulary of the vocational male syllabus, focusing on ways to build strength and control to meet the virtuosic demands of the syllabus 13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet In-depth Focus on Syllabus: Class Exams 4-6 Suitable for those with a working knowledge of the syllabus and for those considering introducing the work 18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs


31-Mar08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Focus on Pointe Work Assists teachers with their knowledge and teaching techniques for these elements and provide opportunity for discussion and professional development Advice and technical direction in preparation for pointe work and in developing strength and refining pointe work technique from commencement of pointework training to Advanced level

08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Approach to elevation & free work for Vocational Boys workThis course is to understand what is required for elevation through our modern theatre boys vocational syllabi. With supporting observations, coaching skills and teaching methodologies 09:00–10:30 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Grade Revision: Grade 5 This course will cover the essential learning skills for this specific syllabus, encourage to look for and understand common faults that may occur at this grade, specifically for DDE Unit 4 and all teachers wanting to refresh their work (CPD) Revision of Grade 5 syllabus – including guidance on common faults found in this work

10:45–12:15 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Teaching Methods This course will cover essential learning skills for all teachers wanting CPD courses and DDE Units 2 & 4, give guidance on teaching methods, build ups and common faults Understanding various Teaching Methods

13:15–14:45 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Grade Revision: Grade 1 & 2 This course will cover the essential learning skills for this specific syllabus, encourage to look for and understand common faults that may occur at this grade, specifically for DDE Unit 4 and all teachers wanting to refresh their work (CPD) Revision of Grade 1 & 2 syllabus – including guidance on common faults found in this work


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31-Mar (cont.)

15:00–16:30 ~ 1.5 hrs


18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs


1-Apr 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Set and Free Male Work up to, and including, Intermediate Focus on the male set exercises and enchaînements from the Grades and Intermediate. Examples of suitable free work at higher levels and analysis of male vocabulary 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Grade 4 (Set exercises not including Amalgamations) For teachers to either revise/clarify the sections covered The warm ups & all the Set exercises from the Grade 4 syllabus (the Amalgamations will not be covered)

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Advanced 1 – Development of Turns vocabulary and Technical Turn and Performance Turn sequencesTeachers will observe a class led by our teaching team with their Advanced 1 student for 2 hours (taught remotely). This is a coaching class looking at the development

of the Turns vocabulary, Technical Turns and Performance Turn sequences in Advanced 1 Modern. There will then be a break followed by a 1 hour Q & A session afterwards with the lecturer

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Grade 5 Musical Theatre Progressions & AmalgamationsThis course will teach the Grade 5 Musical Theatre Progressions and Amalgamation explaining the creative process and ethos behind this Musical theatre work and how it feeds directly into the new alternate amalgamationsThis course aims to give teachers an understanding of the creation of this Musical theatre work and the ethos behind the Progressions and how they feed into the new alternate amalgamationsEach progression will be taught chronologically giving time after each component for discussion and feedback as well as the amalgamation 13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Advanced 1 – development of Kicks vocabulary and Technical Kicks and Performance Kicks sequencesTeachers will observe a class led by our teaching team with their Advanced 1 student (taught remotely). This is a coaching class looking at the development of the Kicks vocabulary, Technical Kicks and Performance Kicks sequences in Advanced 1 Modern. There will be time at the end of the session for Q & A with the lecturer 13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Grade 6 Musical Theatre Progressions & AmalgamationsThis course will teach the Grade 6 Musical Theatre Progressions and Amalgamation explaining the creative process and ethos behind this Musical theatre work and how it feeds directly into the new alternate amalgamationsThis course aims to give teachers an understanding of the creation of this Musical theatre work and the ethos behind the Progressions and how they feed into the new alternate amalgamationsEach progression will be taught chronologically giving time after each component for discussion and feedback as well as the amalgamation 13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

National Non-European Solo (Mexican)


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1-Apr (cont.)

18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Focus on Advanced 2 Revisions Part 1 – 1st Set Adage Enchaînement (Female) and the Set Pirouette Enchaînements (Female) The course will provide in-depth teaching of the specified Advanced 2 content and incorporate time for syllabi questions.To familiarise delegates with the technical settings of the revised contentTo provide information relating to technical detail and artistic and musical nuanceAnswer questions arising from the material covered

6-Apr 08:00–09:30 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Open Class: Intermediate Focus on Alignment This course will cover essential learning skills for all teaching levels, concentrating primarily on DDE unit 4, study will focus on use of alignment gaining an understanding of use of head and eye focus in relation to the Cecchetti principlesUnset Intermediate level class; incorporating elements of syllabus with a focus on alignment and Cecchetti principlesThis course will be helpful to those wishing to revise the Cecchetti principles, as well as those studying for DDE Units 2 & 4 Also useful for those studying the Intermediate syllabus (Unit 3 DDE)

08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Grade 4 & 5 Amalgamations For teachers to either revise/clarify the sections covered The Amalgamations from Grade 4 and Grade 5 will be covered

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Classical Greek Grade 1 & 2 Revisions 09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Advanced 1 – Development of Elevation vocabulary and Technical Elevation and Performance Elevation SequenceTeachers will observe a class led by our teaching team with their Advanced 1 student (taught remotely). This is a coaching class looking at the development of the Elevation vocabulary, Technical Elevation

and Performance Elevation Sequences in Advanced 1 Modern. There will be time at the end of the session for Q & A with the lecturer 09:00–16:30 ~ 6 hrs

Modern Theatre Build up of Combination steps from Grade 2 (Boys & Girls combinations) & development of Grade 5 & 6 Dance vocabulary steps This course will look at all of the combination steps for Grade 2, 3 & 4 (Boys & Girls) and Grade 5 & Grade dance vocabulary steps 09:45–11:15 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet DDE Specific List: Grade 6 & Intermediate This course will cover essential learning skills, an understanding of teaching methods and Common Faults in addition to the learning of the set list required for DDE units 2 & 4 Set syllabus requirements from Grade 6 and Intermediate for the DDE examination This course will be helpful to those studying for DDE Units 2 & 4

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Advanced 2 – Development of Turns vocabulary and Technical Turns and Performance Turns sequencesTeachers will observe a class led by our teaching team with their Advanced 2 student.This is a coaching class looking at the development of the Turns vocabulary, Technical Turns and Performance Turn sequences in Advanced 2 Modern. There will then be a break followed by a Q & A session afterwards with the lecturer 18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Focus on Advanced 2 Revisions Part 2 – Set Port de bras (Female) Exercise for Brisés Volés and the Polka and Lyrical Set Pointe Enchaînements The course will provide in-depth teaching of the specified Advanced 2 content and incorporate time for syllabi questions.To familiarise delegates with the technical settings of the revised content. To provide information relating to technical detail and artistic and musical nuance. Answer questions arising from the material covered


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7-Apr 08:00–09:30 ~ 1.5 hrs


08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Intermediate (Part 2) – 5 Technical Sequences For teachers to either revise or learn for the first time the sections coveredThe five Technical Sequences from the revised Intermediate syllabus will be covered 09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Classical Greek Grade 3 & 4 Revisions 09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs


09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs


09:45–11:15 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Biomechanics & Approach for Teaching Pointe Work This course will cover essential learning skills for DDE Units 2 & 4, to include the biomechanics of movements and an understanding of the approach to teaching beginners pointe work Understanding Biomechanics and the approach to teaching beginners pointe work

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Foundation RefresherThe aim of this course is to provide delegates with an opportunity to review syllabus exercises and ask any questions they may have about the workThis course is for those who have attended a full Intermediate Foundation course and aims to provide delegates with an opportunity to review elements of the syllabus and ask questions. Delegates are encouraged to detail exercises that they would like to review when completing their booking so that these can be included in the session

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Advanced 2 (Technical Section & Rhythm Section) For teachers to either revise/clarify the sections covered The Set exercises, Rhythm and Amalgamations from the Advanced 2 syllabus will be covered

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Grade 6 Set Exercises & New Unaccompanied Sequence For teachers to revise the sections covered The Warm up & all the Set exercises from the Grade 6 syllabus will be revised & the New/Alternative Unaccompanied Sequence will be taught.

18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Focus on Intermediate Foundation Syllabus For all teachers wishing to learn or revise the syllabus


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8-Apr 08:00–09:30 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Open Class: Intermediate Cecchetti Principles This course will cover essential learning skills for all teaching levels, concentrating primarily on DDE unit 4, study will focus on elements of the Cecchetti Principles Unset Intermediate level class; incorporating elements of syllabus and Cecchetti Principles This course will be helpful to those wishing to revise the Cecchetti Principles, as well as those studying for DDE Units 2 & 4Also useful for those studying the Intermediate syllabus (Unit 3 DDE)

08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Intermediate (Part 4) – Commercial Sequence, Theatre Sequence & Bow For teachers to either revise or learn for the first time the sections covered The Commercial Sequence, Theatre Sequence & Bow from the revised Intermediate syllabus will be covered

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Classical Greek Grade 5 Revisions and Grade 6 Dance Sequences 09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Focus on Character Work for Class Exams 3-6 Covering key vocabulary steps and style suitable for the Character work

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Focus on Variations for Grades 1-3 Teachers will learn dances for both genders from each grade 09:45–11:15 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Build Ups This course will cover essential learning skills for DDE units 2 & 4 working through a variety of Build Up examples Build Up examples specifically for DDE units 2 & 4 This course will be helpful to those studying for DDE Units 2 & 4

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate RefresherThe aim of this course is to provide delegates with an opportunity to review syllabus exercises and ask any questions they may have about the workThis course is for those who have attended a full Intermediate course and aims to provide delegates with an opportunity to review elements of the syllabus and ask questions. Delegates are encouraged to detail exercises that they would like to review when completing their booking so that these can be included in the session 13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Alternative Variations for Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate A detailed practical insight into these variations

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Focus on Pirouettes and Turns from Primary to Advanced 2 To include training exercises and technical analysis

18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Intermediate (Part 2) – 5 Technical Sequences For teachers to either revise or learn for the first time the sections coveredThe five Technical Sequences from the revised Intermediate syllabus will be covered


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9-Apr 08:00–09:30 ~ 1.5 hrs


09:00–16:30 ~ 6 hrs

Modern Theatre Revise & Regenerate – Intermediate Modern with free musicThis course is a practical lecture for you to participate and/or observe the current Intermediate Modern syllabus using the optional free music for set exercises. (set exercises will not be taught and not all exercises will be covered) The aim of this course is to demonstrate the use of free music instead of the set music and to support the teacher’s musical development and understanding to pass this to their Intermediate dancers 09:45–11:15 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Common Faults (All Grades) This course will cover essential learning skills for all teachers wanting CPD courses and DDE Units 2 & 4, give guidance on teaching methods, build ups and be encouraged to look for and understand common faults Study of Common Faults across the Grades

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Foundation RefresherThe aim of this course is to provide delegated with an opportunity to review syllabus exercises and ask any questions they may have about the workThis course is for those who have attended a full Intermediate Foundation course and aims to provide delegates with an opportunity to review elements of the syllabus and ask questions. Delegates are encouraged to detail exercises that they would like to review when completing their booking so that these can be included in the session.

18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Intermediate (Part 4) – Commercial Sequence, Theatre Sequence & Bow For teachers to either revise or learn for the first time the sections covered The Commercial Sequence, Theatre Sequence & Bow from the revised Intermediate syllabus will be covered

12-Apr 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

DFR Disco/Freestyle Grades 1–3 A chance for teachers to refresh or learn the DFR graded syllabus and the accompanying exercises. This is a great tool to encourage excellent technique and another focus for pupils 09:00–10:30 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Working With a Pianist (Part 1): Dance Rhythms This course will cover the essential learning skill of working with a pianist, how varying use of musical styles and rhythms can enhance and encourage musicality in dance, for DDE Units 2 & 4 and generally for all teachers wishing to do CPD Exploring using varied rhythms and musical styles to enhance teaching unset and set syllabus in preparation for DDE Units 2 & 4

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Developing Port de Bras and Adage through the Grades to Intermediate A focus on using the syllabus to improve co-ordination, artistry and technique in relation to Adage and Port de bras. We will discuss free enchaînements, training exercises and teaching methods to bring the best out of all our dancers from little tots through to vocational students

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Focus on Variations for Grades 4–6 Teachers will learn dances for both genders from each grade


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12-Apr (cont.)

10:45–12:15 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Working With a Pianist (Part 2): Enchaînements This course will develop guidance and essential learning skills specifically for the unseen enchaînements to be choreographed in the Licentiate examination Developing musicality and rhythm understanding for Unseen enchaînements in the Licentiate examination

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Licentiate Essential Learning The course will cover essential learning for Parts 1 and 2 of the Licentiate exam For Part 1 the content and ideas for the class will be discussed with delegates participating ideas. For Part 2, syllabus that is specifically needed for Licentiate – male syllabus exercises and Advanced 1 – will be discussed and clarified with exploration of ideas for free enchaînements for both training specific vocabulary and developing artistry and musicality

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Developing musicality and artistry up to and including Intermediate Exploring rhythms and qualities of music across a variety of styles 18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Intermediate (Part 1) – Warm Up & DrillsFor teachers to either revise or learn for the first time the sections covered The warm up & drills from the revised Intermediate syllabus will be covered

13-Apr 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Training Ideas & Enchaînements for Grades Allegro and Batterie Exploring approaches to enhancing both the training and development of allegro steps and enchaînements within the Imperial Classical Ballet syllabus

08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Street Dance Advanced Street Dance Routines An opportunity to learn fresh street dance routines that are suitable to use for both DFR and Street Dance examinations from Gold and above The course will also look at the medal test criteria for the advanced levels

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Part 1 The aim of this three-part course is to train teachers to deliver the Intermediate contemporary syllabus and how to prepare students for examination Attendees will learn syllabus exercises and explore the key elements and themes of the syllabus. Teachers will also investigate and further develop methods and tools for setting and guiding students through structured improvisation tasksAs students are required to pass the Intermediate Foundation exam before progressing through higher exams, we advise that teachers undertake the Intermediate Foundation course before the Intermediate 09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Grade 4 Musical Theatre Progressions & AmalgamationsThis course will teach the Grade 4 Musical Theatre Progressions and Amalgamation explaining the creative process and ethos behind this Musical theatre work and how it feeds directly into the new alternate amalgamationsThis course aims to give teachers an understanding of the creation of this Musical theatre work and the ethos behind the Progressions and how they feed into the new alternate amalgamationsEach progression will be taught chronologically giving time after each component for discussion and feedback as well as the amalgamation


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13-Apr (cont.)

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Coaching session for Advanced 2 - Development of Kicks vocabulary and Technical Kicks and Performance Kicks sequencesTeachers will observe a class led by our teaching team with their Advanced 2 student. This is a coaching class looking at the development of the Kicks vocabulary, Technical Kicks and Performance Kicks sequences in Advanced 2 Modern. There will then be a break followed by a Q & A session afterwards with the lecturer 13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Foundation Part 1 The aim of this three-part course is to train teachers to deliver the Intermediate Foundation Contemporary syllabus and how to prepare students for examination. Attendees will experience syllabus exercises and explore the key elements and themes of the Intermediate Foundation level of the syllabus. Teachers will also investigate methods and tools for setting and guiding students through structured improvisation tasks

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Advanced 2 – Development of Elevation vocabulary and Technical Elevation and Performance Elevation SequenceTeachers will observe a class led by our teaching team with their Advanced 2 student. This is a coaching class looking at the development of the Elevation vocabulary, Technical Elevation and Performance Elevation sequences in Advanced 2 Modern. There will then be a break followed by a Q & A session afterwards with the lecturer

18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Intermediate (Part 3) – Time Steps, Turning Drills, Turning Sequences & Interpretive Section For teachers to either revise or learn for the first time the sections covered The Time Steps, Turning Drills, Turning Sequences, Interpretive Section from the revised Intermediate syllabus will be covered

14-Apr 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Foundation Part 1 The aim of this three-part course is to train teachers to deliver the Intermediate Foundation Contemporary syllabus and how to prepare students for examinationAttendees will experience syllabus exercises and explore the key elements and themes of the Intermediate Foundation level of the syllabusTeachers will also investigate methods and tools for setting and guiding students through structured improvisation tasks 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Advanced 1 Revisions with Alternative Variation The course will provide in depth teaching of the revised Advanced 1 content including the Alternative Variation. To familiarise delegates with the technical settings of the revised contentTo provide information relating to technical detail and artistic and musical nuanceAnswer questions arising from the material covered

09:00–10:30 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Open Class: Advanced 1 Cecchetti PrinciplesThis course will cover the essential learning skills for the Advanced 1 syllabi, either as a dancer, analysis examination candidate or teacher Working with unset and elements of set work from Advanced 1 syllabus, understanding quality and dynamics of movements in relation to the Cecchetti Principles

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Part 2 The aim of this three-part course is to train teachers to deliver the Intermediate contemporary syllabus and how to prepare students for examination Attendees will learn syllabus exercises and explore the key elements and themes of the syllabus. Teachers will also investigate and further develop methods and tools for setting and guiding students through structured improvisation tasksAs students are required to pass the Intermediate Foundation exam before progressing through higher exams, we advise that teachers undertake the Intermediate Foundation course before the Intermediate


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14-Apr (cont.)

09:00–16:30 ~ 6 hrs

Classical Indian DanceSyllabus revision course for Bharatanatyam

10:45–12:15 ~ 1.5 hrs

Cecchetti Ballet Class Planning for Licentiate This course will cover the essential learning skill for Licentiate, (and also Fellowship). Participants will be offered guidance in the structure and balance of the examination class for Licentiate

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Foundation Part 2 The aim of this three-part course is to train teachers to deliver the Intermediate Foundation Contemporary syllabus and how to prepare students for examination Attendees will experience syllabus exercises and explore the key elements and themes of the Intermediate Foundation level of the syllabusTeachers will also investigate methods and tools for setting and guiding students through structured improvisation tasks 18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Approach to elevation & free work for Grades Boys work This course is to understand what is required for elevation through our modern theatre boys grade syllabi. With supporting observations, coaching skills and teaching methodologies.

15-Apr 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Foundation Part 2 The aim of this three-part course is to train teachers to deliver the Intermediate Foundation Contemporary syllabus and how to prepare students for examination Attendees will experience syllabus exercises and explore the key elements and themes of the Intermediate Foundation level of the syllabusTeachers will also investigate methods and tools for setting and guiding students through structured improvisation tasks

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Contemporary Intermediate Part 3 The aim of this three-part course is to train teachers to deliver the Intermediate contemporary syllabus and how to prepare students for examination Attendees will learn syllabus exercises and explore the key elements and themes of the syllabus. Teachers will also investigate and further develop methods and tools for setting and guiding students through structured improvisation tasksAs students are required to pass the Intermediate Foundation exam before progressing through higher exams, we advise that teachers undertake the Intermediate Foundation course before the Intermediate 09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs

Imperial Ballet Fellowship Essential Learning This course will give an oversight of the requirements needed to prepare for the Fellowship examination The course will focus on the Fellowship exam format, the requirements for Fellowship class, a discussion/analysis of steps at Advanced 2 level, arrangement of enchaînements and a discussion on the Advanced 2 solo (to be prepared by the candidate)

09:00–16:30 ~ 6 hrs

Classical Indian DanceSyllabus revision course for Kathak

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs


Imperial Ballet Pilates with Classical Ballet: Using Pilates to develop the skill set and awareness of your studentsDeveloping the back lines of the body, the forgotten aspect of core stability which is arguably the most important for the classical ballet dancer. We will be looking at building the awareness of these lines throughout the torso using simple exercises that can be translated easily into classical ballet technique


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15-Apr (cont.)

18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Revise & Regenerate – Intermediate Modern with free music – PART 1This course is a practical lecture for you to participate and/or observe the current Intermediate Modern syllabus using the optional free music for set exercises. (set exercises will not be taught and not all exercises will be covered) The aim of this course is to demonstrate the use of free music instead of the set music and to support the teacher’s musical development and understanding to pass this to their Intermediate dancers

16-Apr 08:00–11:15 ~ 3 hrs


Tap Dance Intermediate (Part 3) – Time Steps, Turning Drills, Turning Sequences & Interpretive Section For teachers to either revise or learn for the first time the sections covered The Time Steps, Turning Drills, Turning Sequences, Interpretive Section from the revised Intermediate syllabus will be covered

09:00–12:15 ~ 3 hrs


13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Free Class – Broadway/Hollywood Repertoire A fun free class where steps/sequences from the Musicals will be taughtLearn steps/sequences from the musicals

13:15–16:30 ~ 3 hrs

Tap Dance Intermediate (Part 1) – Warm Up & Drills For teachers to either revise or learn for the first time the sections covered The warm up & drills from the revised Intermediate syllabus will be covered

18:00–21:15 ~ 3 hrs

Modern Theatre Revise & Regenerate – Intermediate Modern with free music – PART 2This course is a practical lecture for you to participate and/or observe the current Intermediate Modern syllabus using the optional free music for set exercises. (set exercises will not be taught and not all exercises will be covered)The aim of this course is to demonstrate the use of free music instead of the set music and to support the teacher’s musical development and understanding to pass this to their Intermediate dancers

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