RAD United Kingdom | Introduction to Advanced Foundation (Male and Female) Live Stream CPD Course

Booking Deadline:

Friday 22 May 2026

Event Date:

Tuesday 26 May 2026 – Wednesday 27 May 2026

Event Time:

9am – 4pm BST each day

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Online

Available Online?

Yes

Who’s it for?

This course is open to all ballet teachers. It is recommended for early career teachers.

Fee:

Members £230 | €267 | $312
Non-members £322 | €374 | $436

Contact:

cpd@rad.org.uk

Online

This practical course is designed to deepen participating teachers’ understanding of the content and requirements of the Advanced Foundation (Male and Female) syllabus. You will explore how to further develop technique, artistry, musicality and creativity in students in relation to the content of the examination.

Aims

This course aims to give participants a greater knowledge of the content and deeper understanding of the appropriate development required for success in the teaching of this syllabi level.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will understand the:

Aims of the syllabus,
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria,
Choreographic content,
Guidelines on how to further develop technique, artistry, musicality and creativity in students in relation to the content of the examination,
Teaching methods appropriate for the delivery of the syllabus, and
Advice on preparation and procedures.

Dates and Times

This course will be split across two days:

26 May 2026, 9am – 4pm BST
27 May 2026, 9am – 4pm BST

You must attend both sessions either live on Zoom or by watching the recordings.

This course will be recorded. A link to the recordings of both parts of the course will be sent to participants the next working day after the final session. Please ensure you book onto the course before the closing date. The recordings will be available for one month.

If you are booking outside of the UK and are joining the course live, please check your time zone against BST (British Summer Time).

Platform

This activity will be hosted on Zoom. You will be sent details of how to join the activity within five working days prior to the start date.

Resources

You will require the following resources:

A computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, a camera, microphone and speakers

This is a practical course, please ensure you have space to move and have your camera turned on to actively participate.

Recommended Preparation

Participants should watch the syllabus DVD/video on the RAD app for Advanced Foundation, and read the Specifications.

Tutor

Emily Anne Koschyk RAD Teaching Dip Dip LCDD ISTD DDE

Emily trained at London College of Dance and Drama in Bedford and graduated with Distinction in Teaching Studies.

In 1988, she moved to Germany and danced in national television and theatre productions. She taught in various schools around the country before opening her own school in 1998.

During this period, she also led a full-time 3-year teacher-training programme, from which many young aspiring teachers successfully graduated.

In 2020, Emily relocated back to the south of England and now teaches on a freelance basis. She conducts workshops and teaches at various summer schools in Europe.

Since its inception in 2004 Emily has been a tutor for a number of modules of the Royal Academy of Dance’s CBTS and tutors on the PDPTC Programme based in Berlin. She is an examiner and has been invited to be a CPD tutor for all levels from Pre-Primary to Advanced 2 and travels extensively in these roles.

CPD Hours

16 hours Time-Valued CPD

Fees

Members of the Royal Academy of Dance receive discounts on all CPD activities.

How to book

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Contact

If you have any questions about this activity, please email cpd@rad.org.uk.

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Bookings close on 22 May at 3pm BST.

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Introduction to Advanced Foundation (Male and Female) Live Stream CPD Course