ProtĂ©gĂ© Edge â Junior Teacherâs Course
Where dance passion meets purpose â The pathway to becoming a Dance Teacher
Are you a young dancer dreaming of guiding others, a parent looking to support your childâs growth and passion for dance, or a studio owner seeking to develop future leaders?
Protégé Edge is where that journey begins.
This exciting, structured course is designed for dancers aged 12 and older, offering the perfect first step toward becoming a confident, capable Assistant Dance Teacher, and all within the safe, supportive environment of the studio they already love.
Why Protégé Edge?
Protégé Edge is a course developed by industry professionals introducing the foundational skills of teaching, leadership, and mentorship. This engaging course is designed for students to gain practical teaching experience and valuable life skills that they will use both in and out of the studio.
The course was amazing, and I certainly learnt a lot from it! Thank you so much for guiding me through it!
For studio owners – ProtĂ©gĂ© Edge strengthens your studio from within. This ready-to-implement course transforms students into capable Assistant Teachers, guiding them through communication, learning needs, safe dance practice, anatomy and much more!
Since introducing the Protégé Edge into our dance school we have noticed a shift for the better in our senior dancers that are doing the course. Their focus to detail and class structure is more attentive, they lead by example and assist others in all levels.
During the end of year concert and mid – year SoirĂ©e, they are more hands on and are learning to anticipate
what needs to be done, which is a great help.
The girls are proud to wear their assistant teacher uniforms, and the parents and younger dancers
acknowledge that they are our helper teachers.
Flexible, Studio-Friendly Structure
Protégé Edge is Syllabus-neutral. This course has been devised for flexible integration into any syllabus: RAD, Comdance, ATOD, Cecchetti, and more.
- Delivered within the studio the practical experience happens right where the students dance every week.
- Designed to be flexible and self-paced, this course is completed in approximately 12 months.
- This course is supervised by a senior teacher or studio mentor, who guides and signs off on the student practical activities.
Students record and submit a teaching session as part of their final assessment, which is reviewed by a qualified examiner who provides personalised feedback for continued growth.
Students can choose from two study options:
Non-Accredited Course
Available world-wide. This course is delivered in English, and all support will be provided in English only.
Students will receive a Certificate of Completion – perfect for dancers beginning their leadership journey without seeking formal qualifications just yet.
Accredited Course
This course is available for students in Australia.
Students will earn a Statement of Attainment and receive credit toward the CUA30320 Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching.
The accredited course has additional tasks to the non-accredited, therefore students can decide if they want to pursue the accredited version at any time after enrolment.
Students receive these fantastic inclusions upon enrolment:
- An official Protégé Edge T-Shirt to wear proudly
- Access to the Online Learning Portal
- Customised online resources that align with your chosen course type
- Non-Accredited Course: A Study Guide with knowledge questions and practical tasks
- Accredited Course: A Workbook with theory and practical tasks
- Personalised feedback from an Examiner after a filmed practical teaching session is submitted and assessed
Get started now!
Protégé Edge is open to dancers aged 12 and older with a basic level of technical skill in a genre such as ballet, jazz, or tap. Students are required to be currently enrolled at a dance studio to complete their Dance Assistant teaching hours.
Entry Requirements:
- Â Providing evidence of the highest-level examination completed (e.g. RAD, ATOD, Comdance etc) or
- Â A short audition video demonstrating core technique
Studio Owners:
Enrich your studio culture and add value to your classes, all while keeping your studioâs style and identity intact
Students:
Get ready to inspire others while growing your own skills
Parents:
Empower your child with tools for growth and success
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