STUDYING AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE, LONDON
STUDENT PROFILES
LITSA SAVVIDES
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dance teaching
Past: I studied for a BA dance performance degree at Middlesex University. Whilst working as a freelance dance teacher I decided that I wanted to specialise in teaching dance in the secondary school sector.
Present: Studying at the RAD has helped me to develop my teaching skills very quickly. The PGCE course is intense and challenging but has allowed me to excel within my placements in preparation for a professional career. The lectures and workshops demonstrate a combination of building on subject knowledge as well as assisting our understanding of the professional studies factors. My placements have provided me with diverse experiences in which I have worked as part of a performing arts department and a PE department.
Future: My plans for the future are to become head of dance and eventually set up dance departments within more schools in order to make it more accessible to all students. The RAD has helped me to stand out from the crowd and to be active about my passion for dance in the education sector.
SARAH MORGAN
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dance teaching
Past: I graduated at Roehampton University two years ago with a BA (Hons) degree in Dance Studies. Since then I have worked as a freelance dance teacher (teaching Contemporary and Street dance) and as an Inclusion Assistant at a local secondary school. I loved working in the school environment and felt I was really making a difference so decided to follow this career path and train to become a teacher.
Present: I looked at the different institutes offering the PGCE programme and after my audition at the RAD, I knew that this is where I wanted to study. The course has taught me far more than I ever imagined and I look back with pride at the progress I have made since September. The year is incredibly intense and quite a rollercoaster but the supportive tutors help us through and encourage our every step.
Future: I am looking forward to my future career teaching dance and feel prepared to tackle any challenges that arise.
SAMANTHA MOORE
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dance teaching
Past: In 2009 I graduated from Middlesex University, London, where I achieved a 2:1 in BA (Hons) Dance with Performing Arts. I chose to study at the RAD because I believe it to be a professional establishment of dance excellence.
Present: Having very little teaching experience I was concerned that I would not be able to handle the workload and achieve what was expected of me. I needn’t have worried as the support and encouragement I have received from both teachers and peers during my time here has been invaluable. I have found this to be the most challenging course I have taken so it is essential to develop great time management and organisational skills.
Future: I have found the experience of working with children second to none. As the PGCE qualification is internationally recognised it will allow me a wider scope for opportunities in my future teaching career.
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