The Diploma in Teaching Community Dance (DTCD) qualification supports aspiring dance teachers, across all genres, with the essential skills and knowledge for teaching dance in community settings, aligning with the ISTD’s vision of inclusive dance education for all. 

Graduates can apply their skills in real-world contexts and enhance employability with versatile, transferable skills valuable in both educational and creative settings. 

Upon completion of the full DTCT course, you’ll unlock a world of opportunities including: 

• Affiliate ISTD membership 
• Accessing discounted CPD programmes 
• Receiving ISTD publications 
• Pursuing higher qualifications such as the Level 6 Diploma in Dance Pedagogy 

At the ISTD Academy, we offer the full qualification as a one-year, online, part-time course. The units are non-genre specific, ensuring a broad and comprehensive education in community dance teaching. 

The assessment framework ensures that student teachers develop the practical skills and knowledge essential for entering the teaching profession and building a sustainable career. 

 

• Dance knowledge and experience, e.g. dance training for a number of years, performing, teaching.
• Age 18+ 
• Some experience of being within a teaching environment or a desire to follow a teaching pathway.
• GSCE English (or equivalent) at Level 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Students for whom English is a second language are expected to hold an IELTS at Level 6.
• Learners need to hold an enhanced DBS check if they are based in England, a PVG check if they are based in Scotland and have satisfied any local criminal records checks in international settings.

 

Apply now via the online application form. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview. 

Application Deadline: Thursday 31st July 2025 

For more information, please contact academyinfo@istdacademy.org or visit the website.