IDTA Dance Teacher Training & Qualifications
Become a Qualified Dance Teacher
Whether you’re an experienced social dancer, a competitive dancer or an existing dance teacher looking to gain recognised qualifications, DanceTech offers professional IDTA Dance Teacher Training designed to help you achieve internationally recognised teaching qualifications.
Training is delivered on a private one-to-one basis by Peter Bailey, an IDTA Fellow and Examiner, who has over 30 years of teaching experience and has helped many dancers progress from enthusiastic students to qualified dance teachers.
If your ambition is to teach dancing professionally, enter pupils for examinations, or even establish your own dance school, DanceTech can help you achieve your goals.
Teacher Training in Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle, Street Dance & American Smooth
At DanceTech, we don’t just offer teacher training in Ballroom and Latin American dancing. We also provide professional teacher training in Freestyle Dance, Street Dance and American Smooth, helping aspiring teachers gain internationally recognised qualifications through the International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA).
Whether your ambition is to teach children, teenagers or adults, we’ll help you develop the technical knowledge, teaching skills and confidence needed to become a successful dance teacher.
Why Choose DanceTech for Teacher Training?
Choosing where to complete your teacher training is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your dancing career.
At DanceTech, you’ll receive expert tuition from one of the UK’s most experienced Ballroom and Latin professionals.
Peter Bailey is:
- IDTA Fellowship Qualified
- IDTA Examiner
- Over 30 years’ teaching experience
- Experienced in preparing candidates for professional examinations
- Passionate about developing the next generation of dance teachers
Unlike larger training programmes, every lesson is individually tailored to your current ability, ensuring you receive the guidance, support and encouragement needed to reach your full potential.
You’ll learn not only how to dance to a professional standard but, more importantly, how to teach effectively, confidently and safely.
What is the IDTA?
The International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA) is one of the world’s leading professional dance teaching organisations.
Founded in 1903, the IDTA is internationally respected for its high teaching standards and comprehensive examination system. Thousands of teachers throughout the UK and around the world hold IDTA qualifications, making them among the most recognised and respected dance teaching awards available.
An IDTA qualification demonstrates that you’ve achieved an exceptionally high professional standard and possess the technical knowledge and teaching skills required to deliver quality dance instruction.
Whether you wish to teach socially, coach competitive dancers or build your own successful dance business, an IDTA qualification provides an excellent professional foundation.
Who is Teacher Training Suitable For?
Teacher training is suitable for:
- Experienced Ballroom and Latin dancers
- Competitive dancers
- Amateur dancers wishing to become professional teachers
- Existing dance teachers looking to gain recognised qualifications
- Former dancers returning to the profession
- Dance school owners wishing to expand their qualifications
- Anyone passionate about sharing their love of dance with others
If you’re unsure whether you’re ready to begin, Peter will happily discuss your experience and recommend the most appropriate starting point.
Internationally Recognised Teaching Qualifications
At DanceTech, we provide tuition towards the full range of IDTA professional teaching qualifications.
- Pre-Associate
- Associate
- Licentiate
- Fellowship
What You’ll Learn
Teacher training is about much more than learning figures.
You’ll develop a thorough understanding of every aspect of professional dance teaching, including:
- Ballroom Technique
- Latin American Technique
- Alignment and posture
- Footwork and timing
- Musical interpretation
- Teaching methods
- Lesson planning
- Class management
- Professional presentation
- Practical teaching skills
- Theory of dance
- Examination preparation
- Coaching techniques
- Professional standards and ethics
Every lesson is carefully structured to prepare you for both your examination and your future career as a dance teacher.
Learn from an IDTA Examiner
One of the greatest advantages of training at DanceTech is that your tuition is provided by an IDTA Examiner.
Very few teacher training providers can offer candidates this unique opportunity.
Peter understands exactly what examiners are looking for because he regularly assesses candidates himself.
This invaluable insight helps students prepare thoroughly, understand examination standards and approach their examinations with confidence.
You’ll receive honest, constructive feedback throughout your training, ensuring you’re fully prepared before entering your examination
One-to-One Teacher Training
All teacher training lessons are delivered on a private basis.
This allows every lesson to be tailored specifically to your needs, experience and examination goals.
Private tuition enables you to:
- Progress at your own pace
- Ask questions freely
- Receive immediate feedback
- Focus on areas requiring improvement
- Build confidence
- Prepare thoroughly for examinations
Whether you wish to train weekly or fit lessons around work and family commitments, training can be arranged to suit your schedule.
Career Opportunities
An IDTA teaching qualification can open many exciting opportunities.
Many qualified teachers go on to:
- Teach Ballroom and Latin classes
- Offer private tuition
- Coach competition dancers
- Teach wedding dance lessons
- Prepare pupils for examinations
- Work within established dance schools
- Open their own dance schools
- Continue studying towards higher professional qualifications
For many people, teaching dance becomes not just a career but a lifelong passion.
Why Become a Dance Teacher?
Teaching dance is incredibly rewarding.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Inspire people of all ages
- Build confidence in your pupils
- Help couples enjoy their first dance
- Develop young dancers
- Support competitive dancers
- Share your passion for Ballroom and Latin dancing
- Make a real difference in people’s lives
Every lesson you teach has the potential to create memories and change lives through dance.
Why Choose DanceTech?
Students choose DanceTech because of our reputation for professionalism, experience and personal tuition.
We offer:
- Over 30 years of teaching experience
- Tuition from an IDTA Fellow and Examiner
- Individual one-to-one lessons
- Friendly, supportive learning environment
- Structured examination preparation
- Flexible lesson times
- Internationally recognised qualifications
- Ongoing support throughout your training
Our aim is not simply to help you pass an examination but to become a knowledgeable, confident and successful dance teacher.
Expert Tuition Across Multiple Dance Genres
Training is delivered by Peter Bailey an experienced professional who is passionate about maintaining the highest teaching standards.
Whether you’re looking to qualify in a single dance genre or expand your professional qualifications across Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle, Street Dance and American Smooth, we’ll create a personalised training programme designed around your experience, ambitions and long-term career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Many candidates begin teacher training after reaching a good social or competitive standard.
How long does teacher training take?
Every candidate progresses at a different pace. Your training programme will be tailored to your experience, availability and examination goals.
Are lessons private?
Yes. All teacher training is delivered on a one-to-one basis.
Are IDTA qualifications recognised internationally?
Yes. IDTA qualifications are recognised and respected throughout the UK and internationally.
Can I train while working full-time?
Absolutely. Many of our candidates arrange lessons around work and family commitments.
Will I be ready for the examination?
Peter will only recommend entering an examination when he believes you’re fully prepared and capable of achieving your best result.
Start Your Journey Today
If you’re passionate about Ballroom and Latin dancing and would like to become a qualified dance teacher, we’d be delighted to help you take the next step.
Whether your goal is to teach professionally, gain internationally recognised qualifications or simply develop your knowledge and skills, DanceTech offers expert guidance every step of the way.
Contact us today to arrange an informal discussion about your teacher training journey.
We look forward to helping you achieve your ambitions and welcoming you into the teaching profession.
IDTA (International Dance Teachers’ Association)
The International Dance Teachers’ Association is one of the world’s largest examination boards, covering the full spectrum of dance examinations.
As a leading dance qualifications body and membership association for professional dance teachers, with over 6000 members in over 55 countries, the IDTA define standards across the widest variety of dance forms, examine performance for both professionals and non-professionals of all ages, develop the skills and professional practice for members and promote the love of dance across a dynamic, global community
Teaching Qualifications
Pre-Associate
This is the first examination available with an examining bodies and is taken by a student who is training to become a teacher of dancing. It is NOT a qualification to teach dancing. Holders of a Pre-associate must work under the supervision of a qualified teacher if they were permitted to give instruction in a dance school.
Associate
This is the first actual qualification for a teacher of dancing. Teachers who have qualified to this level will often still work under supervision and continue their studies.
Licentiate
For continued professional development candidates may progress to the Licentiate, level examination. This examination can only be taken after a further period of study, the time period being determined by the examination body. This time period must be of sufficient duration to enable the qualifying teacher to have gained the necessary experience and wider knowledge required for the new level.
Fellowship
A further period of study and teaching experience is necessary before teachers can attempt to qualify at Fellowship level. The training for this examination is more intensive and teachers attaining this level are expected to be capable of training other teachers. For those holding the Fellowship qualification there is the possibility of progressing to being appointed an examiner within their teacher organization.
Contact us for more details.