Teacher Training
At West London Dance Academy we offer Bespoke Teacher Training Courses .
All courses are adapted to work around your busy schedule and can be attended intensively to qualify quickly or at a steady pace .
FREE Scholarship Teacher Training for 1 Lucky Committed Student
Every year we offer one Scholarship place to a talented student teacher who can commit to 10 hours a week to receive Free in house training and tuition in order to qualify with a Full IDTA Level 4 Dance Teaching Diploma at the end of the year.
For all of our courses you will need to complete an application process and pass a class assessment.
Our courses include all units of International Dance Teachers Association Level 4 Diploma or Association qualifications in Dance Teaching for Ballet or Contemporary Modern Jazz.
For our younger students who our in Full-time Education 16-21 yrs
We offer a Level 3 Diploma for Dance Teaching Assistants - this allows students who are currently training in Dance at Vocational Schools, Studying for A-Levels at Secondary Schools or attending college studying BTEC qualifications a chance to train as a Dance Teaching Assistants alongside achieving a qualification that not only gains UCAS Credits for Further Education , also gives them a chance to earn an income as a Dance Teaching Assistant , whilst studying at University.
Please enquire about fees and training for this course .
Enquire Level 3 Diploma
We have had many pupils qualify though our intensive courses all with over 90% Distinction and above . Here are some of our latest successful students who trained under our Bespoke Teacher Training Schemes .
Ananya Apte qualified with an IDTA Level 3 Diploma Dance Teaching Assistant in July 2023 - Achieving 88% Distinction. Ananya is just 17 years old and is now working as a Dance Teaching Assistant for us at WLDA , whilst studying for her A-Levels next year and is also preparing for her IDTA Advanced 1 Ballet in December 2023 .
Ananya is also our performing guest star ballerina for our Little Pink Parties …
Maia Schlesinger at just 15 years old achieved her IDTA Level 3 Diploma Dance Teaching Assistant with 88% Distinction in July 2023 . Maia is now training at Tring Park School for Performing Arts full-time after successfully auditioning for a place Last term.
Francesca Di Bella attended a Teacher Training Course under a 1 Year Scholarship with the Academy in 2019. Francesca completed her Scholarship in October 2020 with 93% Distinction in IDTA Level 4 Diploma in Ballet, she has since gone on to train in ISTD and is working as Teacher in various Dance Schools around London. Francesca is originally from Italy . Our Scholarship course allows pupils to train and qualify with the Academy for a year at no cost to themselves and gain first had Teaching Experience whilst assisting within the Academy.
Natalie Dungan achieved 95% Distinction in her IDTA level 4 Diploma in Ballet after attending one of our Intensive Dance Teacher Training Courses in 2018. Natalie now has a dance school of her own and has just opened a brand new studio called ND Studios in West Yorkshire.
Annie Tran Trained with the Academy since the age of 3 years. After completing all of her Grades in Ballet and Contemporary Modern Jazz and being nominated 3 times for the International Dance Awards along with achieving 3rd place in the South East and London Classical Ballet Awards in 2017 . Annie Trained alongside Miss Natalie assisting in Saturday Classes whilst attended School full-time and continuing her Ballet and PBT training, she took the highest IDTA Professional Vocational Ballet Exam Advanced 2 and achieved 98% Distinction. Annie is one of the Youngest to have taken this grade under the IDTA at just 16 years old and is now taking a well deserved break in order to prepare for A levels and university .
Jennifer Callie lives in France and trained with the Academy in on an on-line Intensive Teacher Training Course she took her Associate Ballet and her Associate Contemporary Modern Jazz exam via recording in March and achieved 95% Distinction in both . Associate is equivalent to Level 4 Diploma for oversees students.
All 4 students are a credit to the Academy and here's what they have to say about their time spent with us:
“I cannot thank Miss Natalie enough for all of the hard work and belief she put into me throughout my training, I have had the most wonderful experience when training for my first dance teaching qualifications and as a result of my training with Miss Natalie, I was able to achieve 95% Distinction for the IDTA Level 4 Diploma in Professional Dance Teaching Qualification. I now feel I have the Confidence and all of the tools I need to continue my career as a Dance Teacher ."
"I feel a grew so much as a Teacher whilst completing my Scholarship at the Academy and the support and encouragement given to me throughout my training from Miss Natalie meant so much to me, enabling me to feel confident enough to take my teaching qualification after just 1 year. Some of my training was spent on-line due to Covid Lock-down restrictions but this still enabled me to receive 1-1 expertise tuition from Miss Natalie and she constantly marked theory and practical work via live video calls and advised via email and text all the way through my training whilst on-line and face to face. Having been given the chance to work at the Academy and guided by Miss Natalie and watching her teach gave me the experience and confidence to see myself as a better teacher and I developed some lovely relationships with the students."
"I live in France and trained in ballet I decided to become a Teacher and would like to eventually do some teaching in England. I feel happy to have found Miss.Natalie on a visit to her home in France, having met her once I could not wait to start my training as a teacher with her. Miss Natalie has challenged me throughout my training on-line . I have been lucky to teach some her on-line children's classes for experience and although all of my training has been On-line from England to France she has motivated me, and given me so much experience, knowledge and confidence . I am overwhelmed with my results and I am forever Grateful"
"I have loved all of my years at the Academy and really enjoyed starring in many performances . I really miss my training with Miss Natalie and assisting in the classes . I miss all of the little ones and can't wait to see them all again soon."
If you are interested in training to be a Professional Dance Teacher or dancer please contact Miss Natalie via email.
All courses are adapted to work around your busy schedule and can be attended intensively to qualify quickly or at a steady pace .
Qualify within just 1 year through our intensive IDTA Level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching Course
Our one year course for the IDTA Level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching is initially over 3 terms . For just £3500.00 for 90 hours of private tuition and at least 30 hours of in house training means after 120 hours of tuition in total , we guarantee at the end of the course , you will qualify with a Full IDTA Level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching.
On Line Teacher Training Course for Overseas or Busy Students
We also offer on-line training to help pupils who may live further afield and may not be able to attend our regular sessions or for those training abroad .
The on-line courses are based on the 1 year course but with a discount for on-line training . You will need to attend our London Studio for a few sessions and mock exams or have your own dance students for teaching experiences . Every year we offer one Scholarship place to a talented student teacher who can commit to 10 hours a week to receive Free in house training and tuition in order to qualify with a Full IDTA Level 4 Dance Teaching Diploma at the end of the year.
For all of our courses you will need to complete an application process and pass a class assessment.
Our courses include all units of International Dance Teachers Association Level 4 Diploma or Association qualifications in Dance Teaching for Ballet or Contemporary Modern Jazz.
For our younger students who our in Full-time Education 16-21 yrs
We offer a Level 3 Diploma for Dance Teaching Assistants - this allows students who are currently training in Dance at Vocational Schools, Studying for A-Levels at Secondary Schools or attending college studying BTEC qualifications a chance to train as a Dance Teaching Assistants alongside achieving a qualification that not only gains UCAS Credits for Further Education , also gives them a chance to earn an income as a Dance Teaching Assistant , whilst studying at University.
Please enquire about fees and training for this course .
Enquire Level 3 Diploma
We have had many pupils qualify though our intensive courses all with over 90% Distinction and above . Here are some of our latest successful students who trained under our Bespoke Teacher Training Schemes .
Ananya Apte qualified with an IDTA Level 3 Diploma Dance Teaching Assistant in July 2023 - Achieving 88% Distinction. Ananya is just 17 years old and is now working as a Dance Teaching Assistant for us at WLDA , whilst studying for her A-Levels next year and is also preparing for her IDTA Advanced 1 Ballet in December 2023 .
Ananya is also our performing guest star ballerina for our Little Pink Parties …
Maia Schlesinger at just 15 years old achieved her IDTA Level 3 Diploma Dance Teaching Assistant with 88% Distinction in July 2023 . Maia is now training at Tring Park School for Performing Arts full-time after successfully auditioning for a place Last term.
Francesca Di Bella attended a Teacher Training Course under a 1 Year Scholarship with the Academy in 2019. Francesca completed her Scholarship in October 2020 with 93% Distinction in IDTA Level 4 Diploma in Ballet, she has since gone on to train in ISTD and is working as Teacher in various Dance Schools around London. Francesca is originally from Italy . Our Scholarship course allows pupils to train and qualify with the Academy for a year at no cost to themselves and gain first had Teaching Experience whilst assisting within the Academy.
Natalie Dungan achieved 95% Distinction in her IDTA level 4 Diploma in Ballet after attending one of our Intensive Dance Teacher Training Courses in 2018. Natalie now has a dance school of her own and has just opened a brand new studio called ND Studios in West Yorkshire.Annie Tran Trained with the Academy since the age of 3 years. After completing all of her Grades in Ballet and Contemporary Modern Jazz and being nominated 3 times for the International Dance Awards along with achieving 3rd place in the South East and London Classical Ballet Awards in 2017 . Annie Trained alongside Miss Natalie assisting in Saturday Classes whilst attended School full-time and continuing her Ballet and PBT training, she took the highest IDTA Professional Vocational Ballet Exam Advanced 2 and achieved 98% Distinction. Annie is one of the Youngest to have taken this grade under the IDTA at just 16 years old and is now taking a well deserved break in order to prepare for A levels and university .
Jennifer Callie lives in France and trained with the Academy in on an on-line Intensive Teacher Training Course she took her Associate Ballet and her Associate Contemporary Modern Jazz exam via recording in March and achieved 95% Distinction in both . Associate is equivalent to Level 4 Diploma for oversees students.
All 4 students are a credit to the Academy and here's what they have to say about their time spent with us:
“I cannot thank Miss Natalie enough for all of the hard work and belief she put into me throughout my training, I have had the most wonderful experience when training for my first dance teaching qualifications and as a result of my training with Miss Natalie, I was able to achieve 95% Distinction for the IDTA Level 4 Diploma in Professional Dance Teaching Qualification. I now feel I have the Confidence and all of the tools I need to continue my career as a Dance Teacher ."
"I feel a grew so much as a Teacher whilst completing my Scholarship at the Academy and the support and encouragement given to me throughout my training from Miss Natalie meant so much to me, enabling me to feel confident enough to take my teaching qualification after just 1 year. Some of my training was spent on-line due to Covid Lock-down restrictions but this still enabled me to receive 1-1 expertise tuition from Miss Natalie and she constantly marked theory and practical work via live video calls and advised via email and text all the way through my training whilst on-line and face to face. Having been given the chance to work at the Academy and guided by Miss Natalie and watching her teach gave me the experience and confidence to see myself as a better teacher and I developed some lovely relationships with the students."
"I live in France and trained in ballet I decided to become a Teacher and would like to eventually do some teaching in England. I feel happy to have found Miss.Natalie on a visit to her home in France, having met her once I could not wait to start my training as a teacher with her. Miss Natalie has challenged me throughout my training on-line . I have been lucky to teach some her on-line children's classes for experience and although all of my training has been On-line from England to France she has motivated me, and given me so much experience, knowledge and confidence . I am overwhelmed with my results and I am forever Grateful"
"I have loved all of my years at the Academy and really enjoyed starring in many performances . I really miss my training with Miss Natalie and assisting in the classes . I miss all of the little ones and can't wait to see them all again soon."
If you are interested in training to be a Professional Dance Teacher or dancer please contact Miss Natalie via email.
