So you want a career in dance? We are always interested in meeting people with a passion for dance, whether as a performer, choreographer, leader / teacher or arts administrator.
Continuing professional development opportunities
Bite Size Ignite - 6 choreographic labs, pushing boundaries of inclusive dance
The laboratories will be led by a combination of nationally-renowed choreographers, emerging choreographers with disabilities, and experienced inclusive dance artists associated with Gloucestershire Dance.
Download the information flyer here
Gloucestershire Dance – Lead In - 18 & 19 February 2012
A 2-day course through which to gain the basic skills and understanding necessary to lead dance sessions for school age children.
For further information, please contact us on 01452 550431.
Download the information flyer here
Dowload the booking form here
Diploma for Dance Teaching and Learning
A FREE EVENT FOR DANCE ARTISTS, EMPLOYERS AND ORGANISATIONS
FREE EVENT ON TUESDAY 31ST JANUARY 2012. RSVP BY 13TH JANUARY.
The Diploma for Dance Teaching and Learning (Children and Young People) (DDTAL) is a new benchmark qualification designed by the dance industry for the dance industry.
Dance artists/practitioners, employers, and dance organisations – this event is for you to better understand what this major development means for your work.
Date: Tuesday 31 January 2012
Times: 10.30am – 4pm
Venue: Laban, Creekside, London SE8 3DZ
http://www.yde.org.uk/main.cfm?type=DDTALEVENT&mailId=0&utm_edec11
Arts Awards
Arts Award aspires to support any young person to enjoy the arts and develop creative leadership skills. You need to be aged between 11 and 25, and ready to explore new creative experiences. The Arts Award is on the Qualifications and Credit Framework and is accredited by Ofqual.
http://www.artsaward.org.uk/
Certificate in Safe and Effective Dance Practice
The Certificate recognises best practice in delivering safe and effective dance activity. The level is equivalent to that of the end of the second year of a three year degree course, or the third year of a four year degree course. There are no formal prerequisites for the Certificate in Safe and Effective Dance Practice however it is thought that most candidates will have experience in dance training and/or dance teaching. The Certificate has been accredited by the UK's Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework.
http://www.trinitycollege.co.uk/
Emergency First Aid at Work - Sports First Aid
All candidates will receive a training pack, colour manual, 3 certificates (on the night) - Emergency First Aid at Work - Sports First Aid 6 hrs, BHF Emergency Life Support and Auto Adrenaline Injection Pen Module. The course is recognised for use in the workplace and supports the UKCC coaching requirements.
http://www.activegloucestershire.org/
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
This workshop is aimed at any individual who is involved with coaching, leading or assisting within children's activities. Safeguarding and Protecting Children (16–18) is intended primarily for UKCC Level 1 assistant coaches but can be adapted for other groups (eg young leaders, young officials, sport students).
http://www.activegloucestershire.org/
Coaching Disabled Performers
It will cover areas including terminology, communication skills, medical considerations and more. This workshop is aimed at those that currently coach disabled performers and are looking to review and extend their current knowledge.
http://www.activegloucestershire.org/
Disability Equality training (DET)
Suitable for leisure centre staff and anyone else involved in service delivery.
http://www.activegloucestershire.org/
Typhoo Disability Inclusion Training (DIT)
Generic course for coaches of all sports. Consists of 3-hours theory and 3-hours practical.
http://www.activegloucestershire.org/
Foundation of community Dance – Passport to practice: An induction to professional practice in community dance
The course is packed with practical experience, debate and learning to support you to do the best dance leading you can in your community. Foundation for Community Dance certified.
www.communitydance.org.uk/cpd
The Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning (Children and Young People)
Trinity College
DDTAL (CYP)) – is the first qualification of its kind, designed for practitioners working with children and young people outside formal education. Accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), the Diploma
is placed at Level 6 of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
http://www.dtap.org.uk/
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dance Teaching
The PGCE in Dance is one of the main routes to become a specialist dance teacher working in secondary schools.
http://www.ndta.org.uk/
Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) - NQF Level 3
It is the appropriate qualification for those seeking a ‘stepping stone’ to qualifications that entitle them to teach in either an ‘associate' or 'full' teaching role.
http://www.lsm.ac.uk/
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) - NQF Level 4
The certificate comprises three mandatory core units and further optional unit(s).
http://www.lsm.ac.uk/
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) - NQF Level 5 (equivalent to HND or Foundation Degree)
The diploma comprises seven mandatory core units and two optional unit(s).
http://www.lsm.ac.uk/
Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing
The Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing is nationally recognised and is delivered through a mixture of teaching methods including class observation, online and teacher based modules. Accredited by Skills Active the Sector Skills Council for Active Learning and Leisure.
http://www.emdp.org/
CYQ Level 2: Certificate in Fitness Instructing Exercise to Music
Designed for people who wish to become exercise to music/ aerobics instructors.
http://reps.training.exerciseregister.org/
Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Fitness through Exercise Movement and Dance
A progressive programme which will improve your own movement skills whilst teaching you to become an effective teacher of exercise, movement and dance.
http://reps.training.exerciseregister.org/
Development opportunities with GD
Dance Leader Fellowships
GD is offering two Dance Leader Fellowships for those working with disadvantaged communities in Gloucester. This is thanks to funding from Gloucester City Council.
If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form. For any further information, please contact ailsa@gloucestershiredance.org.uk
Shadowing and student placements
You can shadow our dance leaders or core team (contact us to discuss)
Volunteering
Opportunities to help in classes, on projects or in the office (contact us to find out more)
Courses and workshops
To support freelance dance practitioners, dance artists and school teachers. Click here to find out what courses are planned
Velcro
brings together professional integrated dance artists for R&D workshops, events and productions. Click here to find out more.
County Youth Companies
We will be holding auditions for Gd:Youth Company, Gd:Urban and Company INC on Sunday 2 October. These offer a taste of company life for young performers. Click here to find out more.
Monthly Advice Surgeries
If you're new to the dance world, or want to explore a different direction for your career in dance, GD offers 1 hour surgeries free of charge on the last Friday of each month.
Next surgery dates (slots between 10am and 5pm):
- 27 January 2012
- 24 February 2012
- 30 March 2012
To book: contact Ailsa Hardy on 01452-550 431 / ailsa@gloucestershiredance.org.uk.
Seminars and events
For information and presentations from our recent Ignite seminar and world cafe event please click here
