At Bellydance Now (BDN), we are passionate about your development whether as a dancer or as a teacher.  We recognise that people take different pathways on their journey to be the best dancer or the best teacher that they can be. Our commitment is to those who choose to take their journey with us.  Our teaching levels are explained below followed by CPD opportunities.

BDN levels explained
Level1: Instructor

Once you have successfully completed the Level 1 Teaching Certification (formerly known as the Safety Course), you join our ‘entry level’ teachers. We have a whole host of experience within this level – from very experienced teachers – to new teachers just starting their journey. You will gain access to certain workshops and networking opportunities at the annual BDN Instructor and Teachers Day and get a standard online listing on the BDN Find a Class page,

Level2: Teacher

Once you have successfully completed the BDN Level 2 Teaching Diploma, you become a Level2 teacher. This denotes the fact that you have studied the full diploma course. Students know they can expect a high level of knowledge from their teacher and we hope you will teach well-structured and interesting classes. You will have access to all workshops and networking opportunities at the annual BDN Instructor and Teachers Day, as well as a personalised online listing on the BDN Find a Class page.

Level3: BDN Mentor

As a Level3 teacher, you become a Mentor which includes some free standardisation training and certifies you to deliver Technique Reviews as part of the Personal Development Programme. Technique Reviews are a great development tool for your regular students too. You will have access to all workshops and networking opportunities at the annual BDN Instructor and Teachers Day, as well as in-depth standardisation training. The training ensures all mentors assess technique to the same high standardised level and the training also includes sessions to develop our skills as Mentors and Teachers. Mentors also have a personalised online listing on the BDN Find a Class page.

Level4: Professional Teacher

There are 3 criteria to become a Level4 teacher – you must hold the BDN Level 2 Diploma, be approved to teach to at advanced level, and be a BDN mentor.  This means your own technique should be of a higher level and/or you know how to Mentor dancers to achieve a higher level.
You will have access to all workshops and networking opportunities at the annual BDN Instructor and Teachers Day, as well as in-depth standardisation training to ensure your technique, as well as any technique reviews you may do, is to high standardised BDN level. The training also includes sessions to develop your skills as a Mentor and Teacher, and professional teachers also have a personalised online listing on the BDN Find a Class page.

Level5: Master Teacher

Once you have achieved Level4, the next stage is to start to teach the teachers. This gives you a whole new perspective.  As the organisation grows, we need new teachers on our accredited courses and ask for applications from our own teachers first.
You may be invited to teach at the BDN Instructor and Teachers Day, helping you to grow your teaching profile. You will take part in the in-depth standardisation training to ensure you follow the high national standardised level of BDN. You may be ask to develop or support the additional teacher and mentor training sessions, as well as other BDN dance development and courses. Master Teachers also have a personalised online listing on the BDN Find a Class page.

Whatever your teaching level, we want to support you in your teaching role. Networking is a vital part of what we do.  At events run by BDN Directors, we offer teaching opportunities and at some, sessions designed to develop teaching skills.  Sign up for our newsletter to be kept informed of these events.

Continued Professional Development (CPD)

At BDN we aim to support not only teachers trained with us but all bellydance teachers through offering CPD.  Teachers who have qualified with us as either a Level 1 Teacher or a Diploma Teacher get discounts on these courses.

We are developing a series of 1 day courses to help you continue to develop your skills:
‘Pregnancy and Bellydance’ :  a 1 day course on zoom

BDN hold an annual Teachers Training Day – however this is only open to teachers who have studied with us.  This is in person and a great way to connect with other teachers.

If you are interested in starting your teaching journey with us, sign up for the Level 1 Teaching certification.  
If you are an experienced bellydance teacher but are interested in becoming part of the BDN teaching community then as an experienced teacher you can ask for ‘Approved Prior Learning’ to be taking into account on our Level 1 teaching course and receive signifiant discounts.  You have to complete and pass the course to become a BDN teacher.  It is a great way of updating safety information and refreshing teaching skills.  Email your APL here.

 

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