Start Your Journey as a Future Dance Teacher
Start Your Journey as a Future Dance Teacher
Start Your Journey as a Future Dance Teacher
Start Your Journey as a Future Dance Teacher
"The programme has been amazing to see how my confidence levels have grown... If you are thinking of doing the Future Dance Teachers course then do it, I 100% recommend it."
Zoe. Aged 14
Watch the programme in action...
Watch the programme in action...
Watch the programme in action...
Watch the programme in action...
Future Dance Teachers Programmes for dancers aged 11+ who want to lead, grow, and inspire others.
Future Dance Teachers Programmes for dancers aged 11+ who want to lead, grow, and inspire others.
Join a fun, supportive programme designed to help young dancers like you become confident assistants, inspiring role models, and future leaders in the studio.
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Train
Learn real teaching and leadership skills at fun, hands-on training days.
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Lead
Assist weekly in younger classes and become a role model in your studio.
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Grow
Gain confidence, responsibility and a CPD-accredited certificate you can be proud of.
From dancer to role model - your journey starts here
From dancer to role model - your journey starts here
From dancer to role model - your journey starts here
From dancer to role model - your journey starts here
Future Dance Teachers
Future Dance Teachers
How It Works
How It Works
10 Month Course
Learn and grow steadily over the course of a full dance season.
4 In-Studio Training Sessions
Attend fun and practical workshops run at your own dance school.
Participate in classes
With just 30 minutes a week, build confidence and skills by observing or participating in younger classes.
Track Your Progress
Visual workbooks featuring; Attendance logs, Individual Goals, Evaluations and Learning Logs, keeps track of students progress.
4 Courses to Complete
Work your way up through Courses 1, 2, 3 and 4 – each one building on your skills.
Earn CPD Points at Every Level
Collect CPD-accredited certificates that help you stand out – whether it’s for college, auditions, or your first job.
"Before I started this teaching course I lacked in confidence and I didn’t believe in myself, the course really helped with that - it’s given me encouragement to keep going."
Gina. Aged 14
Course Progressions
Course Progressions
Students can progress through the programme in the way that best suits their age and experience. The first two courses offer two pathways:
First Steps (Learning & Observation) – for ages 11–13 who are not yet ready to assist.
Assisting – for ages 14+ who are ready for practical assisting in class.
If a student starts with First Steps, they do not need to repeat the course when they begin assisting. They simply move on to the next course, building on what they’ve already learned.
Our advanced courses – Learning to Lead and All Age Teaching – are designed for ages 14+. Younger dancers can continue with First Steps and introductory levels until they reach the required age of these courses.
This flexible pathway allows every Future Dance Teacher to grow at the pace that’s right for them.
First Steps (Learning & Observation) – for ages 11–13 who are not yet ready to assist.
Assisting – for ages 14+ who are ready for practical assisting in class.
If a student starts with First Steps, they do not need to repeat the course when they begin assisting. They simply move on to the next course, building on what they’ve already learned.
Our advanced courses – Learning to Lead and All Age Teaching – are designed for ages 14+. Younger dancers can continue with First Steps and introductory levels until they reach the required age of these courses.
This flexible pathway allows every Future Dance Teacher to grow at the pace that’s right for them.
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Intro to Assisting
Intro to Assisting
This course marks the beginning of the Future Dance Teachers journey.
It focuses on building confidence and understanding what it means to be a positive role model in class.
Both Intro to Assisting: First Steps 11+ and Intro to Assisting: 14+ teach the same core content and can be delivered at the same time, but the level of responsibility differs based on the student’s age and their role in classes.
It focuses on building confidence and understanding what it means to be a positive role model in class.
Both Intro to Assisting: First Steps 11+ and Intro to Assisting: 14+ teach the same core content and can be delivered at the same time, but the level of responsibility differs based on the student’s age and their role in classes.
Intro to Assisting: First Steps 11+
(Observation & Learning - Non assisting role)
Observing & Learning in classes confidently
Building relationships with students
Understanding Events and Shows
Intro to choreography
Building relationships with students
Understanding Events and Shows
Intro to choreography
- 10 month course – start anytime
- 4 x Group Trainings alongside Intro to Assisting Students: 14+
(6 Hours total)
- Learn whilst participating in their weekly class
(18 Hours total)
- Class Companion Booklet used for observation
- 24 CPD Points
- 4 x Group Trainings alongside Intro to Assisting Students: 14+
(6 Hours total)
- Learn whilst participating in their weekly class
(18 Hours total)
- Class Companion Booklet used for observation
- 24 CPD Points
Intro to Assisting: 14+
(Assisting role)
Assisting in classes confidently
Building relationships with students
Helping at Events and Shows
Intro to choreography
Building relationships with students
Helping at Events and Shows
Intro to choreography
- 10 month course – start anytime
- 4 x Group Trainings alongside Intro to Assisting: First Steps 11+
(6 hours total)
- Assist in younger classes at your dance school
(19 hours total)
- 25 CPD Points
- Free child work permit required for 13/14 - 16 yrs
- 4 x Group Trainings alongside Intro to Assisting: First Steps 11+
(6 hours total)
- Assist in younger classes at your dance school
(19 hours total)
- 25 CPD Points
- Free child work permit required for 13/14 - 16 yrs
Each course includes a workbook, a Future Dance Teachers Pink T-shirt featuring your Dance School Logo and a CPD certificate.
Dance Schools are responsible for securing free child work permits through their local authority for each student aged 13-16yrs undertaking the assisting side of the course.
Dance Schools are responsible for securing free child work permits through their local authority for each student aged 13-16yrs undertaking the assisting side of the course.
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Confidence & Connection
Confidence & Connection
This course builds on the Future Dance Teachers journey, focusing on developing confidence, presence, and authentic connection to inspire and engage others in the studio.
Both Confidence & Connection: First Steps 11+ and Confidence & Connection: 14+ cover the same core content and can be delivered at the same time, but have different responsibilities depending on the student’s age and role in the class.
Both Confidence & Connection: First Steps 11+ and Confidence & Connection: 14+ cover the same core content and can be delivered at the same time, but have different responsibilities depending on the student’s age and role in the class.
Confidence & Connection: First Steps 11+
(Observation & Learning - Non assisting role)
Connection to your dance school
Positive praise
Teacher Confidence - using your voice
Facings, Counting & Cueing
Positive praise
Teacher Confidence - using your voice
Facings, Counting & Cueing
- 10 month course – start anytime
- 4 x Group Trainings alongside Confidence & Connection: 14+ Students
(6 Hours total)
- Learn whilst participating in their weekly class
(18 Hours total)
- Class Companion Booklet used for observation
- 24 CPD Points Pending
- 4 x Group Trainings alongside Confidence & Connection: 14+ Students
(6 Hours total)
- Learn whilst participating in their weekly class
(18 Hours total)
- Class Companion Booklet used for observation
- 24 CPD Points Pending
Confidence & Connection: 14+
(Assisting Role)
Connection to your dance school
Positive praise
Teacher Confidence - using your voice
Facings, Counting & Cueing
Positive praise
Teacher Confidence - using your voice
Facings, Counting & Cueing
- 10 month course – start anytime
- 4 x Group Trainings alongside Confidence & Connection: First Steps Students (6 Hours total)
- Assist in younger classes at your dance school
(19 hours total)
- Free child work permit required for 13/14 - 16 yrs
- 25 CPD Points Pending
- 4 x Group Trainings alongside Confidence & Connection: First Steps Students (6 Hours total)
- Assist in younger classes at your dance school
(19 hours total)
- Free child work permit required for 13/14 - 16 yrs
- 25 CPD Points Pending
Each course includes a workbook, a Future Dance Teachers Purple T-shirt featuring your Dance School Logo and a CPD certificate.
Dance Schools are responsible for securing free child work permits through their local authority for each student aged 13-16yrs undertaking the assisting side of the course.
Dance Schools are responsible for securing free child work permits through their local authority for each student aged 13-16yrs undertaking the assisting side of the course.
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Learning To Lead
Learning To Lead
Continue the Future Dance Teachers journey by developing the skills to lead and support key parts of a class.
This course focuses on training assistants to lead with confidence and deliver skills effectively.
Learning to Lead is a single course designed to equip students with the skills and confidence to take on greater responsibility in the studio, supporting and leading key elements of a class.
This course focuses on training assistants to lead with confidence and deliver skills effectively.
Learning to Lead is a single course designed to equip students with the skills and confidence to take on greater responsibility in the studio, supporting and leading key elements of a class.
Learning To Lead: 14+
(Assisting role)
Leading sections of a class
Performance preparation
Choreography
Leading choreography
Performance preparation
Choreography
Leading choreography
- 10 month course – Start Anytime
- 4 x Learning to Lead Training Sessions (6 hours total)
- Assist in younger classes at your dance school (24 hours total)
- Free child work permit required for 13/14 - 16 yrs
- 30 CPD Points
- 4 x Learning to Lead Training Sessions (6 hours total)
- Assist in younger classes at your dance school (24 hours total)
- Free child work permit required for 13/14 - 16 yrs
- 30 CPD Points
Course includes a workbook, a Future Dance Teachers Navy T-shirt featuring your Dance School Logo and a CPD certificate.
Dance Schools are responsible for securing free child work permits through their local authority for each student aged 14-16yrs undertaking the assisting side of the course.
Dance Schools are responsible for securing free child work permits through their local authority for each student aged 14-16yrs undertaking the assisting side of the course.
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All Age Teaching
All Age Teaching
Complete the Future Dance Teachers journey by building on the skills gained in previous courses to design and adapt lesson plans for dancers of all ages and abilities.
This final course focuses on four key modules that bring their learning together in practical, impactful ways.
All Age Teaching is a single course designed to bring together everything students have learned throughout their Future Dance Teachers journey. It focuses on developing the skills to plan, adapt, and deliver lessons for dancers of all ages and abilities including: Preschool, SEND dance, Adult Dance and dance for 5-7 years.
This final course focuses on four key modules that bring their learning together in practical, impactful ways.
All Age Teaching is a single course designed to bring together everything students have learned throughout their Future Dance Teachers journey. It focuses on developing the skills to plan, adapt, and deliver lessons for dancers of all ages and abilities including: Preschool, SEND dance, Adult Dance and dance for 5-7 years.
All Age Teaching: 14+
(Assisting role)
5-7 Years Dance
Pre-School Dance
SEND Inclusive Dance
Adult Dance
Pre-School Dance
SEND Inclusive Dance
Adult Dance
- 10 month course – Start Anytime
- 4 x All Age Teaching Training Sessions (8 hours total)
- Assist in classes at your dance school (27 hours total)
- Free child work permit required for 13/14 - 16 yrs
- 35 CPD Points
- 4 x All Age Teaching Training Sessions (8 hours total)
- Assist in classes at your dance school (27 hours total)
- Free child work permit required for 13/14 - 16 yrs
- 35 CPD Points
Course includes a workbook, a Future Dance Teachers Black T-shirt featuring your Dance School Logo and a CPD certificate.
Dance Schools are responsible for securing free child work permits through their local authority for each student aged 14-16yrs undertaking the assisting side of the course.
Dance Schools are responsible for securing free child work permits through their local authority for each student aged 14-16yrs undertaking the assisting side of the course.
We hold CPD accreditation through the CPD Group, ensuring our training meets professional standards.
Parents' Corner
Parents' Corner
Information for Parents & Guardians
Information for Parents & Guardians
The Future Dance Teachers Programme is designed to help young dancers aged 11+ gain confidence, communication skills, and real-world experience in a safe, structured learning environment.
What's included
What's included
Four Practical, In-Studio Training Days
Four Practical, In-Studio Training Days
Your child will take part in four engaging, hands-on training sessions spread across the year. These sessions are run by their own trusted dance teachers, right at their dance school, and are designed to build skills in leadership, communication, and teaching – all in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Weekly Real-World Experience
Weekly Real-World Experience
Each week, your child will assist in a younger class for around 30 minutes. This regular, low-pressure commitment gives them the chance to put their learning into practice, while developing confidence, responsibility, and strong role model qualities.
CPD-Accredited Certification
CPD-Accredited Certification
At the end of each level, your child will receive a CPD-accredited certificate. This internationally recognised award is a valuable addition to their dance CV, College application, or future employment portfolio – and shows real commitment and personal growth.
Workbook, T-Shirt, and Mentoring Included
Workbook, T-Shirt, and Mentoring Included
Every student receives a printed workbook, a branded Future Dance Teachers T-shirt, and ongoing guidance from their teacher. These resources support learning and progress tracking, with no need for homework – everything is completed during training days or class time.
Flexible and Manageable Time Commitment
Flexible and Manageable Time Commitment
The programme runs over 10 months, with just 30 minutes of class assisting per week and four training sessions across the year. It’s designed to fit easily alongside school, other activities, and family life – with no extra stress.
Cost Set by Your Dance School
Cost Set by Your Dance School
The programme is delivered by your child’s regular dance teachers and pricing is set locally by each participating dance school. If you’d like to know more about the cost or payment options, simply ask your studio for details.
Track Your Progress & Celebrate Milestones
Track Your Progress & Celebrate Milestones
Students and teachers record progress in their workbooks. Sections include
Attendance Logs
Teacher Evaluations
Individual Goals
Learning Log
Student Evaluations
AND NO HOMEWORK! Or any written work between training days!
Got Questions?
Got Questions?
Check out our FAQs by clicking HERE
Got Questions?
Got Questions?
Check out our FAQs by clicking HERE
CV's and CPD
CV's and CPD
Accreditation Points Explained
Accreditation Points Explained
Each course is accredited with CPD points – these are internationally recognised and can be placed on students CVs for the future!
Showing – Transferable Skills, Learning, Commitment and Personal Development
Showing – Transferable Skills, Learning, Commitment and Personal Development
CV's and CPD
CV's and CPD
Accreditation Points Explained
Accreditation Points Explained
Each course is accredited with CPD points – these are internationally recognised and can be placed on students CVs for the future!
Showing – Transferable Skills, Learning, Commitment and Personal Development
Showing – Transferable Skills, Learning, Commitment and Personal Development
Let me introduce myself!
Let me introduce myself!
Hello! I’m Emma Bright, founder of Embody Dance Studio and creator of Future Dance Teachers. I hold a BA (Hons) in Dance and have over 15 years’ experience running Embody Dance Studio.
When I was 14, I dreamed of becoming a dance teacher. I longed for a clear pathway into teaching and real-life experience — but I didn’t know where to start. I felt lost and without a plan.
That’s why I created Future Dance Teachers with the 14-year-old me in mind. The programme is fun, visual, practical, and accessible to all. There’s no homework, no exams, and no pressure. Instead, it builds essential life skills — communication, presentation, punctuality, and commitment — while opening young dancers’ eyes to the many aspects of assisting in a class and the future pathways into teaching.
The course goes beyond technique, exploring themes such as role models, nerves, and inclusivity, while nurturing confidence and self-belief — exactly what 14-year-old Emma would have loved!
Originally written for my own studio in 2022, the programme has now reached over 650 students across 37 dance schools — and it continues to grow every day.
So thank you to that 14-year-old me… together, we’ve begun to make a real difference in the lives of young dancers.
The Future is Bright!
Emma x
When I was 14, I dreamed of becoming a dance teacher. I longed for a clear pathway into teaching and real-life experience — but I didn’t know where to start. I felt lost and without a plan.
That’s why I created Future Dance Teachers with the 14-year-old me in mind. The programme is fun, visual, practical, and accessible to all. There’s no homework, no exams, and no pressure. Instead, it builds essential life skills — communication, presentation, punctuality, and commitment — while opening young dancers’ eyes to the many aspects of assisting in a class and the future pathways into teaching.
The course goes beyond technique, exploring themes such as role models, nerves, and inclusivity, while nurturing confidence and self-belief — exactly what 14-year-old Emma would have loved!
Originally written for my own studio in 2022, the programme has now reached over 650 students across 37 dance schools — and it continues to grow every day.
So thank you to that 14-year-old me… together, we’ve begun to make a real difference in the lives of young dancers.
The Future is Bright!
Emma x
Let me introduce myself!
Let me introduce myself!
Hello! I’m Emma Bright, founder of Embody Dance Studio and creator of Future Dance Teachers. I hold a BA (Hons) in Dance and have over 15 years’ experience running Embody Dance Studio.
When I was 14, I dreamed of becoming a dance teacher. I longed for a clear pathway into teaching and real-life experience — but I didn’t know where to start. I felt lost and without a plan.
That’s why I created Future Dance Teachers with the 14-year-old me in mind. The programme is fun, visual, practical, and accessible to all. There’s no homework, no exams, and no pressure. Instead, it builds essential life skills — communication, presentation, punctuality, and commitment — while opening young dancers’ eyes to the many aspects of assisting in a class and the future pathways into teaching.
The course goes beyond technique, exploring themes such as role models, nerves, and inclusivity, while nurturing confidence and self-belief — exactly what 14-year-old Emma would have loved!
Originally written for my own studio in 2022, the programme has now reached over 650 students across 37 dance schools — and it continues to grow every day.
So thank you to that 14-year-old me… together, we’ve begun to make a real difference in the lives of young dancers.
The Future is Bright!
Emma x
When I was 14, I dreamed of becoming a dance teacher. I longed for a clear pathway into teaching and real-life experience — but I didn’t know where to start. I felt lost and without a plan.
That’s why I created Future Dance Teachers with the 14-year-old me in mind. The programme is fun, visual, practical, and accessible to all. There’s no homework, no exams, and no pressure. Instead, it builds essential life skills — communication, presentation, punctuality, and commitment — while opening young dancers’ eyes to the many aspects of assisting in a class and the future pathways into teaching.
The course goes beyond technique, exploring themes such as role models, nerves, and inclusivity, while nurturing confidence and self-belief — exactly what 14-year-old Emma would have loved!
Originally written for my own studio in 2022, the programme has now reached over 650 students across 37 dance schools — and it continues to grow every day.
So thank you to that 14-year-old me… together, we’ve begun to make a real difference in the lives of young dancers.
The Future is Bright!
Emma x
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all! This programme is about learning to lead, not just performing.
Absolutely – we’ll teach you everything starting from the basics.
Students gain confidence, leadership skills, and real-world teaching experience by assisting in classes. They’ll also receive 25+ internationally recognised CPD points, which will enhance their CVs and future job prospects.
Absolutely! Students receive guidance and mentorship from your dance school’s teaching team throughout the programme, ensuring they have the support they need to succeed.
That’s totally normal. You’ll start small and grow in confidence over time.
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation means that a course meets recognised standards for ongoing learning and professional growth. It ensures that the Future Dance Teachers Programme provides high-quality training that contributes to a student’s development in dance education.
With CPD accreditation, students and dance schools can be confident that the course delivers valuable, structured learning with measurable outcomes.
CPD points are a way of measuring and recording your participation in professional development activities. They demonstrate your commitment to building your knowledge and skills in a structured, recognised way.
These points can be used to:
- Maintain professional registration
- Show dedication to career development
- Provide a formal record of learning for employers or professional bodies
For teenagers, CPD points are a brilliant addition to a CV. They show that you've worked towards something meaningful over time and can stick with a programme – qualities that employers, colleges, and universities really value. It’s a great way to stand out and demonstrate your motivation and reliability.
The course is structured as follows:
- 4 x 1.5-hour training sessions held at your studio.
- 30-minute work experience placement in a class each week.
This format ensures that students receive both guided training and hands-on teaching experience to develop their skills effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all! This programme is about learning to lead, not just performing.
Absolutely – we’ll teach you everything starting from the basics.
Students gain confidence, leadership skills, and real-world teaching experience by assisting in classes. They’ll also receive 25+ internationally recognised CPD points, which will enhance their CVs and future job prospects.
Absolutely! Students receive guidance and mentorship from your dance school’s teaching team throughout the programme, ensuring they have the support they need to succeed.
That’s totally normal. You’ll start small and grow in confidence over time.
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation means that a course meets recognised standards for ongoing learning and professional growth. It ensures that the Future Dance Teachers Programme provides high-quality training that contributes to a student’s development in dance education.
With CPD accreditation, students and dance schools can be confident that the course delivers valuable, structured learning with measurable outcomes.
CPD points are a way of measuring and recording your participation in professional development activities. They demonstrate your commitment to building your knowledge and skills in a structured, recognised way.
These points can be used to:
- Maintain professional registration
- Show dedication to career development
- Provide a formal record of learning for employers or professional bodies
For teenagers, CPD points are a brilliant addition to a CV. They show that you've worked towards something meaningful over time and can stick with a programme – qualities that employers, colleges, and universities really value. It’s a great way to stand out and demonstrate your motivation and reliability.
The course is structured as follows:
- 4 x 1.5-hour training sessions held at your studio.
- 30-minute work experience placement in a class each week.
This format ensures that students receive both guided training and hands-on teaching experience to develop their skills effectively.
Want to be a Future Dance Teacher? Ask your Dance school Principal today
Want to be a Future Dance Teacher? Ask your Dance school Principal today
Want to be a Future Dance Teacher? Ask your Dance school Principal today
Want to be a Future Dance Teacher? Ask your Dance school Principal today