UKAdance Ballet Preparatory and Primary

ÂŁ45

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Course details

About this course

Master the UKAdance Preparatory & Primary Ballet syllabuses with everything you need in one convenient package. This course gives you:

  • Anytime, anywhere access — via your browser or the free Teach.Dance app on Android and Apple devices.
  • Integrated syllabus videos — each element demonstrated with music, plus full run-through videos for both grades.
  • Detailed scripts and teaching notes — for easy teaching and reference, all in one place.
  • Full PDF syllabuses — view on any device or print as needed.
  • Official Guy Dearden music — required for examinations. Purchase links are included within the course so you can easily buy the tracks you need.
  • Community support — join the UKAdance Theatre Community group on Teach.Dance to get updates, share tips, and connect with other teachers.

Whether you’re preparing students for examination or refreshing your own knowledge, this combined course offers a complete, convenient resource to deliver both the Preparatory and Primary Ballet grades with confidence.

This course takes you through the full UKAdance Preparatory Ballet syllabus, with step-by-step videos, detailed notes, and scripts for each element. Designed to support both teaching and learning, it provides everything needed to confidently deliver and prepare for the Preparatory Grade examination. Official Guy Dearden music, required for examinations, must be purchased separately, with links provided inside the course for easy access.

School memberships include access for up to four teachers, making it easy to share resources across your team.

UKAdance members can obtain a discount code directly from the UKA

Who it’s for

Written for working dance teachers

Check the course details above to see exactly who this course suits. In general, our courses are written for:

Dance school owners

Train yourself and your team. Some courses offer a school option as well as an individual one.

Freelance and independent teachers

Bring new styles, syllabus work and ideas into your classes, and learn when it suits you.

Assistants and new teachers

Build your knowledge and confidence alongside the teachers you work with.

Jackie Sanderson and Jess Porter, co-founders of Teach.Dance

For teachers, by teachers

Who's behind Teach.Dance

Teach.Dance was started by Jackie Sanderson and her daughter, Jess Porter, who have 70 years of experience between them in teaching, running dance schools and mentoring dance teachers.

Questions

Before you enrol

How do I get started after I check out?

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What's the difference between the price options?

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Can I pay monthly?

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Is there a free course I can try first?

Yes. Introduction to Safeguarding in Dance (Level 1) is free for every Teach.Dance member.

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