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Dance Leadership Courses at Freedom

At Freedom, we’re proud to offer some fantastic opportunities for our members to strengthen their dance knowledge and ability. We’ve teamed up with Young Leaders: Sport & Dance to be able to offer Level 1 and Level 2 Dance Leadership certifications, as a September-July programme.

Upon completion of the program, dancers will obtain an official Dance Leadership certificate from Young Leaders: Sport & Dance, as well as vital knowledge and experience that will help them within the industry, their careers and their personal lives.

All of the information you need is here below, but if you have any questions please get in touch!

Dance Leadership Level 1 & 2 

Applicant Criteria (required):
  • Member of Freedom Studios
  • At least 12 years of age by the end of the application year for Level 1, and at least 13 years of age for Level 2.
  • Commitment to being available for course delivery and weekly tutored sessions.
Purpose

Level 1 – Once qualified, you will be able to assist in leading safe, purposeful, and enjoyable dance sessions under direct supervision.

Level 2 – Once qualified, you will be able to assist in leading safe, purposeful, and enjoyable dance sessions under indirect supervision.

This course will enable you to:
  • Establish leadership skills (Level 1) and develop leadership skills (Level 2).
  • Be able to plan, assist in leading and review dance sessions (Level 1) and be able to plan, lead and evaluate dance sessions (Level 2).
  • Be able to lead dance activities which promote a healthy lifestyle (Level 1) and assist in planning and leading a dance activity event (Level 2).
  • Be capable of using music and stimulus in dance (Level 1) and use movement and music in dance choreography (Level 2).
  • Be able to lead dance activity sessions independantly (Level 2).
5 Key Skills you will learn:
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-management
  • Teamwork
  • Self-belief
  • Communication
The course will:
  • Help you gain confidence and self-assurance.
  • Give you experience within the dance industry and within your community.
  • Equip you with experience needed for the next stage of your learning, the Level 2 Dance Leadership course (Level 1)
  • Equip you with experience needed for the next stage of your learning, a potential apprenticeship/employment (Level 2).

Young Leaders: Sport & Dance have created over 1 million leaders through their qualifications, this is what those leaders have said:

  • 98% improved their communication skills
  • 96% learnt to work in a team.
  • 94% believed they were more employable.
  • 78% said it helped get their first job.
  • 87% inspired to get more people engaged.
  • 83% wanted to more in the community.

Applications:

Applications for our 2026/2027 Dance Leadership Courses are NOW OPEN, closing on Monday 31st August 2026. 

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FAQs

How much does it cost?

There is a one-off £150 enrolment fee which is payable to Freedom Dance Studios reception before starting the course.

True programme cost without Freedom funding:

Level 1 – £395 per person
Level 2 – £495 per person

Your contribution: £150 per person

That means Freedom Dance Studios is funding:

Level 1 – £245 per learner
Level 2 – £345 per learner

Your £150 enrolment fee includes the learner’s place on the programme, all tutoring, assessment and qualification costs, provided all required elements of the course are successfully completed by the course end date. The remaining cost of the programme is funded by Freedom Dance Studios.
What if I'm sick or on holiday?

We recommend that learners do not miss more than four classes over the duration of the course, provided that these absences are not consecutive.

If you miss more than four classes, you may find it difficult to keep up with the course delivery and complete all requirements of the qualification.

Please communicate any planned holidays or sickness-related absences with us as soon as possible. This will allow us to support you with any information, resources or learning you may have missed during tutoring sessions.

What happens when I complete the Level 1 or Level 2 qualification?

You will receive an official Young Leaders: Sport & Dance qualification certificate in Dance Leadership upon successful completion of your course.

After completing Level 1, you can choose to finish your qualification journey at this stage or progress onto our Level 2 Dance Leadership Course.

Once you have completed Level 1, you will be able to support and lead dance activities under supervision. 

After successfully completing Level 2, you will be able to lead dance classes without direct supervision, in line with your qualification, training and experience.

Successful completion of Level 2 may also provide opportunities to progress further, with the potential to be offered an apprenticeship or employment opportunity with Freedom Dance Studios.