Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies
The Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS) is a part-time distance learning programme enabling students to study alongside their personal and professional commitments.

Who is This Programme For?
This programme is for those who want to specialize in teaching the RAD’s work; who want to combine their personal and professional commitments and study part-time for two years; gain registered teacher status of the RAD; teach the RAD syllabus and enter candidates for RAD examinations.
The programme is delivered in Australia, Spain, Italy, Germany, Japan, Greece/Cyprus, Hong Kong, South Africa, cluster countries (Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand), USA with Canada; Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg with the UK.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold RAD Intermediate examination, or a recognised equivalent in ballet.
Concessionary Entry Requirements
Applicants without formal classical ballet qualifications (Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2, Intermediate, or an equivalent examination from a recognised dance teaching society) should provide a video/DVD to support their application. (Please refer to our UK site for guidance on the content of the video)
- Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies Application Information
- Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies Concessionary Entry Application and Payment Form
Programme Content
Modules include:
Year 1
- CBTS 401 How We Learn: Stages of Development (15 credits)
- CBTS 402 Safe Practice and Professional Responsibilities (15 credits)
- CBTS 403 Ballet and Teaching: Knowledge and Understanding (30 credits)
Year 2
Delivery
The programme is 2 years part-time starting in January. Students are required to attend a 10 day Intensive Study Period in Year 1 and in Year 2 complete a mentored Practical Teaching Placement. For each module students will have access to a module study guide and a module tutor by email and telephone.
Assessment
Assessment is through written case studies, training plans with critical discussion, ballet demonstration and analysis discussions, practical teaching and portfolios.
Award
Successful students will be awarded the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS:RAD) and will be eligible for Registered Teacher Status (RAD:RTS).
Fees
The fee is determined by local costs in Australia and includes programme material, tutoring and mentoring, assessments for each module, three visits by a Practical Teaching Supervisor and one Intensive Study Period.
The fee is payable in 4 instalments over 2 years.
Application
Standard Application is by 1 August 2021.
- Application Guidance
- Application Forms
- Reference Form
- Equal Opportunities Form
- Application Checklist Form
- Additional Information for Applicants of the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies
Concessionary Entry
Applicants without formal classical ballet qualifications (Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2, Intermediate, or an equivalent examination from a recognised dance teaching society) should provide a video/DVD to support their application. Fees for concessionary entry, can be found in the Fees and Funding document.
Concessionary entry applications (requiring video submission) is by 1 June 2020.
Applications within Australia are received by the Australian Office
For a free copy of our latest prospectus, please e-mail your full name and postal address to education@rad.org.au or download here
Further study
For CBTS graduates who are interested in further study, the BA (Hons) Dance Education (BADE) is a great option. CBTS graduates wishing to apply to the programme can complete an access course module and enter the programme at level 5 (year 2). The BADE programme is designed to extend your knowledge of philosophical, pedagogical and professional issues in dance teaching, as well as develop your research skills.
If you have any further questions on the CBTS programme please contact:
Michelle Ludenia
Programmes Officer – Faculty of Education Australia
E: mludenia@rad.org.au
P: (02) 9380 1915
CBTS Tutor Opportunities
Are You Interested in Becoming a Tutor, Practical Teaching Supervisor, or Mentor for the CBTS? We invite expressions of interest for a range of modules. Find out more