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ALove Dance? Want to Teach?
If you’re 17 or over and ready to turn your love of dance into a career, you’re in the right place.
Train with us in person or online and qualify to teach with confidence.
Nationally recognised qualifications
Expert-led, small-group training
Flexible in-person & online pathways
Why Choose RDC?
Teaching is its own art form and at Roynon Dance Centre, you’re not an afterthought to a performer’s programme. You’re the reason we exist.
No pressure cooker. No comparison culture. Just a focused, supportive space where:
Your growth as a teacher comes first
Your confidence builds from day one
Your future students benefit before you’ve even qualified
Train From Anywhere
Our part-time programme is based in Southampton, with new spaces available for September 2025.
Not local? No problem. All lessons are live-streamed, with flexible catch-up options so you can train from anywhere in the UK or abroad.
What We Offer
ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) — recognised worldwide
Intermediate, Advanced 1 & Advanced 2 exams in Ballet, Modern, and Tap
Both in-person and online learning options
Personal support from industry-leading tutors
Our Mission
To train, nurture, and inspire the next generation of exceptional dance educators. Whether you’re just starting out, moving from performance into teaching or refining your current teaching skills, we offer a bespoke programme tailored to your journey.
What You’ll Gain
A qualification respected by schools and studios worldwide
Confidence to lead classes from day one
Real teaching experience, not just theory
A community that lifts you up and celebrates your wins
"You'll suddenly understand something you've known your whole life, but in a new and exciting way."
Our Courses
We offer the ISTD Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) in Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre, and Tap Dance — a Level 4 qualification (equivalent to the first year of a degree).
You can study one, two, or all three genres at any time. Alongside the DDE, we also prepare student teachers for Intermediate Vocational, Advanced 1, and Advanced 2 examinations.
Training is available:
In group classes or 1-1 coaching
Live, in person, or via Zoom
With flexible catch-up options
Your Path, Your Way
Through an individually designed, bespoke programme, we’ll guide you every step of the way on your teaching journey.
Classes are held in Sarisbury Green — or you can join online from anywhere.
Student Success
I'm so glad to have studied here and look forward to using all the skills I have learnt in my teaching career. I would 100% recommend it to any dance teachers.
— Chenille, Graduate.
