Approved Tutor for the Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education
KATIE LAWRANCE BA HONS F.I.S.T.D.
Katie danced as a child in North East Lincolnshire, taking exams and competing locally, nationally and internationally.
On completing A-levels she gained a BA Hons Degree in German at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. After working in the banking sector for a couple of years, Katie re-trained as a dance teacher with Penny Meekings at The Dance College, gaining her Certificate in Dance Education in Imperial Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre and National.
Katie ran her own dance school in Bedfordshire for 10 years teaching all genres, and then continued to freelance, teaching Tap and Modern at various schools and colleges across the country. She furthered her training with Penny Meekings, reaching Fellowship level in Tap, and becoming an Approved Tutor for the DDE qualification.
Katie has been tutoring the DDE qualification through a number of Approved Dance Centres since 2010, concentrating on the contextual units since 2016.
TRAINING OFFERED (UNITS 1, 2 & 5)
DDE Level 4 Qualification
The Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/3094/6
The qualification is regulated at Level 4 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework and has a credit value of 120.
The Level 4 DDE is an Ofqual regulated teaching qualification, which provides an excellent introduction to a career in teaching dance. It offers student teachers a clear pathway to become a qualified dance teacher with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and allows the opportunity to engage with up-to-date research in best practice related to dance teaching and learning.
DIPLOMA IN DANCE EDUCATION
Unit 1
Preparing for Safe Teaching
(15 credits at Level 3)
DIPLOMA IN DANCE EDUCATION
Unit 2
Observing, Assisting and Teaching Practice
(30 credits at Level 4)
DIPLOMA IN DANCE EDUCATION
Unit 5
Child Development
(17 credits at Level 4)
COURSE DELIVERY
Multiple options to suit your students
Training can be provided in a variety of formats depending on your ADC requirements.
Face to face group sessions, distance learning, video conferencing and 1 to 1 support, or any combination thereof are all available.
If you have any specific requirements or circumstances please get in touch to discuss further.
CLIENTS
Katie is currently working with the following Approved Dance Centres in the UK and Europe
PERFORMERS COLLEGE
BIRD COLLEGE
JACKIE BARNES
MONUMENT
THE COMPANY
DANCE COLLEGE WHITSTABLE
PIROUETTE ACADEMY
DANCE PROJECTION
DUCATILLON
JL DANCE
TUTOR MENTORING SERVICE
About to start delivering the contextual units of the DDE yourself? Unsure where to start?
Already delivering these units, but in need of guidance or reassurance?
Get in touch - I'm happy to offer support and advice.
(Fees chargeable on an hourly basis).
PRICE LIST
UNIT 1
£425 per student
UNIT 2
(OBSERVATIONS)
£275 per student
UNIT 2
(ASSISTING/TEACHING)
£575 per student
UNIT 2
(TEACHING PRACTICE ONLY)
£575 per student
UNIT 5
£495 per student
MENTORING SERVICE
£35 per hour
Fees quoted are for fully distance learning provision. If you require an alternative form of course delivery, please use the contact form, and I'll be happy to discuss requirements and pricing.
