Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Registration form

The Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) is a registered Level 4 Ofqual regulated qualification, offering a clear pathway to becoming a certified dance teacher with the ISTD. At Devon Dance Centre, we offer the DDE in Cecchetti Classical Ballet. Cecchetti Classical Ballet has a rich heritage and combines a clear and logical pathway of technical progression with inherent musicality and a unique sense of style. The Cecchetti Method and principles have been formative in the training of many of the world’s greatest ballet dancers, choreographers and directors.The Cecchetti teaching method was vital in the development of Classical Ballet in the United Kingdom and contributed heavily to modern-day British teaching methods. Enrico Cecchetti and his wife opened a ballet school in London in 1918, and his pupils included some of the most influential names in British ballet, many also influencing ballet throughout the world.

The framework of the assessment ensures that student teachers develop the practical skills and knowledge required to enter the teaching profession, as well as to develop a sustainable career. In studying the DDE, candidates cover a breadth of material, leaving them fully qualified within their chosen dance genre. It lends itself to a blended learning approach combining classroom and studio delivery with online activities and assessment. The full DDE qualification awards 120 credits at Level 4 on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) in the UK and the Credit and Qualifications Framework in Wales (CQFW). This equates to 120 credits at Level 5 of the European Qualification Framework (EQF). Depending on individual experience and the chosen format of studying, the Level 4 DDE can be achieved over within a 2-3 year programme, either part-time or as part of full-time vocational training.

While most units can be completed online, Units 2 and 4 will need to be assessed at our studios in Torquay.

Unit	Points worth
Unit 1-Preparing for Safe Teaching	15 credits at Level 3
Unit 2-Observing, Assisting and Teaching Practice	30 credits at Level 4
Unit 3-Vocational Graded Examination in Dance: Intermediate	28 credits at Level 3
Unit 4-Dance Practice	30 credits at Level 4
Unit 5-Child Development	17 credits at Level 4

Student teachers need to be 17 years of age in the academic year of DDE enrolment and 18 years of age to undertake the DDE teaching practice. Student teachers with a regulated qualification of the same level and content may apply for an exemption. Those with significant prior teaching experience may apply for an exemption from the assisting component of the DDE.

Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Registration Form

Your Full name (required)

Your Date of Birth (required)

Your Ethnicity (required)

Your ISTD PIN Number (required)

Your Current Address (required)

Your email (required)

Telephone number (required)

If you have already completed any of the units, please select the option below
Unit 1- Preparing for Safe Teaching PracticeUnit 2- Observing, Assisting and Teaching PracticeUnit 3- Vocational Graded Examination: IntermediateUnit 4- Dance PracticeUnit 5- Child Development
Please upload your photographic ID
Devon Dance Centre requires photographic ID when completing the registration form for the Diploma in Dance Education to ensure the identity of participants and maintain the integrity of the program. This measure helps verify the applicant's credentials and prevents any potential misuse of the course, ensuring a secure and trustworthy environment for all students. Please insert a Dropbox link below with your ID attached

As part of the DDE qualification with the ISTD, you will need to send a £35.00 registration fee with your form in order to be registered with the ISTD.

This must be sent via the dance centre

Pay Registration Fee
Once we have received your registration form, you will be sent payment details.

In order to do your Diploma in Dance Education at Devon Dance Centre, please give an overview of your dance training/qualifications currently (please note: you must have the Intermediate examination in the genre that you would like to gain the DDE in. For Further queries, please contact jacqui@devondancecentre.

Please give an overview of your dance examinations gained and any qualifications yo may have (required)

Please insert a Dropbox Link that has scans of any relevant qualifications that you currently have