Licentiate
The IDTA Licentiate qualification develops a dance teacher’s knowledge and skills to higher level and enables them to teach dance in their chosen genre. The examination can be taken as a whole or in a modular format over a period of time.
Which dance genre does this qualification apply to?
Street Dance, Rock 'n' Roll, Line Dancing, Cheerleading
How will you be assessed?
The Licentiate qualification is a practical examination conducted by an IDTA appointed Examiner. Candidates will present a portfolio, will be asked to demonstrate this dance style, and answer questions.
Prerequisites
Candidates must be 21 years of age or over with at least two years teaching experience.
Future progression
A final higher-level professional teaching qualification is available at Fellowships level.
Fees
Candidates for IDTA dance teaching qualifications are required to apply using the IDTA Professional Application Form, and pay the examination fee in advance. Training fees are set by the teacher. Candidates taking their first dance teaching qualification will be required to pay a one off entrance fee in addition to their annual subscription for the year, your teacher or the IDTA Head Office can advise you and the fees are printed on the Examination Fees list available on the Members’ Area of the website or from IDTA Head Office.
Examination syllabi, technical information and resources
The examination syllabus is listed in the "Professional and Amateur Dance Syllabus". The techniques for these genres are published in the IDTA "Street Dance Guide", "Rock 'n' Roll" by Lynda King, plus "Technique of Line Dancing" & "Cheer Technique" by Jean Eve & Lynda Blyth-Phillips. Visit the IDTA Shop for available resources.