Courses

This course is for anyone wanting to run or be involved with Inclusive Dance sessions. This course is suitable for dance teachers who wish to open their services to all abilities, those involved with sports and social groups and people with a focus on disability and the care environment. There are no entry requirements for this course, other than an interest in learning more about the subject. Para Dance UK welcomes applications from people with any ability and with any impairment to train to lead Inclusive Dance.

In taking the IDT you will learn about a variety of disabilities and impairments as well as basic physiology and mobility aids which you may encounter in your role as an Instructor. You will also learn the fundamentals of instruction technique, choreography and adapting dances in a non-genre specific format for everyone along with how to set up and run a group.

The IDT will equip you with the tools you need to start your journey into Inclusive Dance or develop your existing skills.

How the course works

The course is broken down into modules. These modules combine theory and practical aspects.

The theory modules are completed online via E-Learning, allowing you to learn and submit worksheets in your own time.

Then you move onto three days learning the practical elements of this course before your practical assessment takes place.

The course is broken down into Learning Outcomes that are simple statements explaining what you will have to know and understand in order to pass each unit.

Once you’ve submitted worksheets they will be individually assessed and returned to you with feedback as necessary and advice on how to improve if required. You will then have the opportunity to resubmit until both you and the independent assessors are happy with the work completed, this takes place within a set timeline.

All of your theory worksheets will be completed online and they will culminate in a final assessment 4 weeks before the practical course to ensure you have retained all of the essential information.

Assessment and Course Completion

All successfully completed assessments will be recorded on your Record of Achievement. You will not proceed onto the practical elements of the course until you have attained a satisfactory level in the theory sections and final assessment.

What happens if I have not successfully completed the course?

If you are unable to attain the required level of practical ability, you will have the opportunity to re-sit this assessment at the next IDT course run. One re-sit is included as necessary within the course fee. Any further re-sits will be discussed and negotiated with Head Office.

Costs and More Information

The cost of this course is £650. You can apply for a bursary with us that could cover all or most of this cost (contact us to request more information).