RAD.ORG.UK BA (HONS) BALLET EDUCATION
MENTOR TESTIMONIAL LISA GILBERT
The Lisa Gilbert Academy of Ballet he Lisa Gilbert Academy of Ballet T offers everyone the chance to dance in a fun, friendly, welcoming and professional environment. At our venues in Bow and Bethnal Green, LGA offers RAD classical ballet and ISTD tap, and modern and jazz award classes for children aged 2-18 years. Contemporary, street dance, private and adult dance classes are also available. We are very proud to enable student teachers from the degree programme the opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience. Attending classes and, when
comfortable, taking their own classes, allows the student to understand the demands as well as the fun in working and teaching in a busy dance school. Not only are they learning whilst on placement, but the pupils enjoy the journey of meeting their new student teacher and gain confidence and understanding whilst being taught by them; building a lovely relationship. The students then follow through this journey to their final teaching exams. As their mentor, I really enjoy seeing the progress of the students while they are on placement at The LGA.
“ THE INCREDIBLY HIGH EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR GRADUATES, AND THE HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE OF THE RAD, ALL STRONGLY INFLUENCED MY DECISION TO TRAIN HERE.�
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Three GCE A level passes (Grades B, B, C). RAD Intermediate or equivalent examination in ballet. Appropriate English Language Proficiency Test for students whose first language is not English. Candidates with two GCE A level passes and a strong dance background will be considered (candidates wishing to apply on this basis should contact Registry for further information). For applicants who reside in countries that do not have the equivalent of A levels, the Faculty of Education offers a Foundation Module that meets the entry criteria for undergraduate access. For more details please visit www.rad.org.uk/foundation-module. Award Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of the BA (Hons) Ballet Education. Graduates are eligible for registration as dance teachers with the RAD.
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Further study and career development Students enrolled on the BA (Hons) Ballet Education may apply for the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance (LRAD) programme and study for this award alongside their degree at a discounted fee. Following successful completion of the BA (Hons) Ballet Education, graduates may wish to apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dance Teaching (with Qualified Teacher Status) or Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching). More information www.rad.org.uk/babe Validated by
Assessment mode
Modules are assessed through a variety of practical examinations, written assignments, presentations, and teaching assessments.
Employment prospects
Students from this programme go on to work in a range of careers in dance teaching, both in the public and private sectors, all over the world. Many of our students also go on to postgraduate studies here at the RAD or other international universities.