1. The Dance Leadership Continuum for Young People Level One Key Stage 4 Level Two Key Stage 5 Level Three Key Stage 5 KS5 + Award in Dance Leadership Foundation Leaders Certificate in Dance Extension Leaders Certificate in Dance Year 10-13 Pupils (14+) To assist in Dance Clubs in primary schools, 5x60 clubs and community clubs 30 hours to complete No previous experience required Sports Leaders UK Year 11-13 Pupils (16+) To lead under supervision in primary schools, 5x60 clubs and community clubs 40 hours of taught time and 20 hours of personal time Dance experience in one style required Community Dance Wales Year 13 Pupils (18+) To (begin to) lead sessions in primary schools, 5x60 clubs and community clubs 50 hours of taught time and 40 hours of personal time Foundation Leaders certificate or knowledge & understanding of community dance leadership Community Dance Wales Examples of Continuing Opportunities Continue assisting/leading in dance clubs within your community as a paid or unpaid volunteer * Continuing professional development could include:- BTEC courses in Dance related subjects * Community Dance Leaders Course at the Laban Guild * Certificate in Dance Education (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) * Undergraduate degrees in Dance at various Universities * Post Graduate Certificate in Dance in the Community at the Laban Centre * For more information on careers in Dance Education contact Community Dance Wales

2. Foundation Leaders in Dance - Youth Level Two This is a part time course which will build on your interest and enthusiasm for dance and is accredited though the Open College Network. This course is not about you as a dancer, it is about your role in helping to enable and encourage young people to take part in dance activities. You must be over 16 and have a genuine enthusiasm for dance and experience in at least one dance style. Course Content Unit 1 – Community Dance and the role of the Dance Leader Unit 2 – Equal Opportunities, Disability Awareness and Cultural Diversity Awareness Unit 3 – Basic Health & Safety, Basic First Aid, Anatomy & Physiology Unit 4 – Creating and Teaching Dance Unit 5 – Planning and Evaluation In addition to this you will be required to complete 20 hours of ‘personal time’ including workbook time, practical dance sessions, research, observing and assisting www.communitydancewales.com Extension ‘Leaders in Dance’ Level Three This course will allow you build on what you have learned at the Foundation level allowing you time to reflect on and put into practice what you have learnt. This course is accredited through the Open College Network. It will offer you the opportunity to explore in more depth, the core skills and knowledge you need to lead safe and appropriate dance activities in a range of settings. You must be 18 or over and have successfully completed the Foundation course or have evidence of knowledge and understanding of community dance leadership. Course Content Unit 1 – Community Dance, the importance of access, participation and social inclusion Unit 2 – Role of the dance leader, understanding of roles and responsibilities, teaching methods, motivating and recruiting Unit 3 – Dance Leadership, Planning, Delivering and Evaluating Unit 4 – Safe Practice including Health & Safety, Anatomy & Physiology In addition to this you will be required to complete 40 hours of independent study and personal time www.communitydancewales.com Award in Dance Leadership Level One This course uses dance to help people develop vital skills for life such as planning and organising oneself and others, teamwork, communication and motivation. You don’t need to be a dance expert – some get up and go and an interest in helping others are all that is needed. The Award can be a stepping-stone to employment, further education or training. Above all, it’s a fun course, open to all, that helps people to grow and develop. Course Content Unit 1 – Planning, Preparing & Assisting with a Simple Dance Activity Unit 2 – Basic Communication Skills for Leading a Dance Activity Unit 3 – Principles of Health, Fitness and Safe Dance Practice Unit 4 – Understanding the Relationship of Music to Dance Unit 5 – Understanding the Scope of Opportunities in Dance Unit 6 – Creating, Developing and Assisting with a Simple Dance Piece Unit 7 – Demonstration of Leadership Skills in Dance www.bst.org.uk The Dance Leadership Continuum