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Ideal for teachers working towards Licentiate or Fellowship qualifications, or those teaching Intermediate and Advanced level students. Recommended preparation for the Academy's February 2027 Licentiate Course.
Option B Work at Intermediate & Advanced 1
This session is designed to refresh your knowledge and understanding of the ICB Intermediate and Advanced 1 Syllabus Option B set work, through a practical exploration of the syllabus content. You will gain further insight into the technical detail, musicality and artistry of set enchaînements for Option B syllabus required for ICB Licentiate, Fellowship and teachers training students in Option B pathways.
Monday 26 October, 10:00 - 16:00
Lecturer: Jackie Styles
Cost: £100.00
Intermediate Option A refresher
This session is designed to refresh your knowledge and understanding of the ICB Intermediate Option A set work, through a practical exploration of the syllabus content. You will gain further insight into the technical detail, musicality and artistry of set enchaînements for Intermediate Option A work required for ICB Licentiate, Fellowship and teachers training students at this level.
Tuesday 27 October, 10:00 - 14:00
Lecturer: Jackie Styles
Cost: £65.00
Advanced 1 Option A refresher
This session is designed to refresh your knowledge and understanding of the ICB Advanced 1 Option A set work, through a practical exploration of the syllabus content. You will gain further insight into the technical detail, musicality and artistry of set enchaînements for Advanced 1 Option A set work required for ICB Licentiate, Fellowship and teachers training students at this level.
Wednesday 28 October, 10:00 - 14:00
Lecturer: Jackie Styles
Cost: £65.00
Working with a pianist
This course will give details on how to instruct a pianist for ICB Licentiate exams and DDE unit 4. It is essential learning for teacher training examinations and can also be helpful for ballet teachers working with a pianist in class and for Unit 4 DDE tutors.
It will include an explanation of different common time signatures suitable for use in ballet class and teaching exams.
How to count these clearly and instruct the pianist with tempo, quality and suitable introduction.
Examples of what rhythms and time signatures to use for which enchainment to create a varied and interesting class.
A simple starting point for working with a pianist in ballet class.
Tuesday 27 October, 15:00 - 17:00
Lecturer: Jackie Styles
Cost: £40.00
Register now to:
- Receive expert guidance
- Gain exclusive insights into the ICB syllabus
- Refresh your knowledge on the ICB work
- Access from anywhere in the world
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Minimum number of participants required – book your place early to avoid disappointment.
Deadline: 19th October 2026
Ideal preparation for students wishing to join the Academy’s Licentiate ICB course in February 2027.
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If you are unable to attend the events live, you can also purchase a copy of the recording. To request this option, please email academyinfo@istdacademy.org
Pricing and more information
Price: £40.00-£100.00
Times and Dates: 26-28 October 2026
Please note that all dates and times are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
| Date | Time | Course |
| Monday 26 October | 10:00-16:00 | Option B Work at Intermediate & Advanced 1 |
| Tuesday 27 October | 10:00-14:00 | Intermediate Option A refresher |
| Tuesday 27 October | 15:00-17:00 | Working with a pianist |
| Wednesday 28 October | 10:00-14:00 | Advanced 1 Option A refresher |
Deadline: 19th October 2026
For more information, please email academyinfo@istdacademy.org
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