BA (HONS)
BALLET EDUCATION This programme reflects our history and heritage in promoting knowledge and understanding of ballet and ballet teaching.
This three-year full-time taught degree has a unique focus on both ballet and education, making it one of the only programmes of its kind within the UK which combines dance training with preparation for the professional world of teaching. You will form a small but significant group of on-site learners who work closely with specialist tutors and staff at RAD headquarters to improve your dance and dance teaching practices. The programme attracts both UK and international students, who make the most of their time in London with its diverse, innovative, and world-class arts and theatre culture. The BA (Hons) Ballet Education (BABE) programme is delivered across two semesters each year. Modules integrate practical and theoretical study as well as hands-on practical teaching experience.
Your student experience You will study five subject strands; ballet and contemporary technique and performance, dance histories and analysis, dance science, choreography, and education studies. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to undertake four practical teaching placements with experienced mentors giving you real-life teaching experience in a variety of dance teaching contexts. All students are invited to participate in a number of extracurricular activities including attending live performances, company rehearsals and workshops; enjoying free bodyconditioning sessions led by Faculty of Education tutors; participating in the Choreographic Project to explore movement creation or the Dance Education Performance Group, to devise a ballet and workshop visiting local primary schools. You will also receive free RAD coaching classes and Karsavina classes for extra ballet training and the opportunity to study Benesh Movement Notation from the RAD’s world class experts.
Duration 3 years full-time
Language English
Start September 2021
Location RAD, London and teaching placements
Level/credits Levels 4–6 (360 credits) Application Via UCAS, audition and interview
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The BA (Hons) Ballet Education programme is consistently praised by external examiners, the Quality Assurance Agency, and external review panels for its high-quality teaching and learning, its robust and fair marking and moderating, its thoughtful structure and content, and wide range of teaching placement opportunities for students. Such consistent praise demonstrates that this programme is exciting to be a part of, with the student experience at the forefront of its delivery.
Fees and costs See page 100 Apply by 15 January 2021
