Creating The Next Generation of
Dance Instructors
This program is meant for students that want to move up the dance latter! Do you want to be a dance teacher in the future? This is the place to start learning the skills necessary and building the relationships that will lead you down the right path!
This program allows our assistants to reap many benefits such as; giving back to the dance community, making connections with staff, learning valuable skills, volunteering hours for high school students and more! Dancers within this program will also receive several perks within the season that you won’t want to miss out on.
RDC currently covers all tuition/pricing associated with training and teaching our Jammers & Apprentices. This means families will not endure any costs for these programs.
This program allows our assistants to reap many benefits such as; giving back to the dance community, making connections with staff, learning valuable skills, volunteering hours for high school students and more! Dancers within this program will also receive several perks within the season that you won’t want to miss out on.
RDC currently covers all tuition/pricing associated with training and teaching our Jammers & Apprentices. This means families will not endure any costs for these programs.
Jammers (Junior Assistant Mentor) Program
Being an assistant is the first step to becoming a dance teacher at RDC. In our Jammers program dancers will learn how to be responsible in a dance setting, how to demonstrate movements to dancers, classroom management skills and child behaviour management skills. They will also gain priceless life skills such as adaptability, time management, teaching skills, responsibility, confidence, leadership skills and much more!
After a minimum of one year in our Jammers program dancers may be invited to be part of our Apprentice program where they will learn all there is to know about teaching in preparation for them to become RDC faculty members.
Is there any additional cost to join this program? No! RDC covers all extra costs associated with training to all Jammers. This is a Volunteer based program meaning it could be used toward credits in high school!
Program Length
1+ Years
Program Requirements
After a minimum of one year in our Jammers program dancers may be invited to be part of our Apprentice program where they will learn all there is to know about teaching in preparation for them to become RDC faculty members.
Is there any additional cost to join this program? No! RDC covers all extra costs associated with training to all Jammers. This is a Volunteer based program meaning it could be used toward credits in high school!
Program Length
1+ Years
Program Requirements
- Age 11+
- Attend 2-4 classes weekly as a Jammer
- Jammers will receive assigned classes they will regularly attend based on information given in their acceptance form
Apprentice (Teacher Training) Program
Do you want to be a role model for our young dancers and possibly a dance teacher in the future? This is the place to start learning the skills necessary and building the relationships that will lead you down the right path!
This program has many benefits such as; giving back to the dance community, making connections with staff, learning valuable skills, volunteering hours for high school students and more!
In this program you will be partnered with several staff members/classes and work on growing your leadership, teaching style, and dance knowledge. The goal of this program is to train this dancer and begin the process of training a new RDC staff member.
Apprentices will progress through the program in 3 different levels:
Level 1 Apprentices will begin the process of learning how to be an RDC staff member and teacher. Students in level 1 of the Apprentice Program will have the opportunity to attend staff meetings, learn how to lead small exercises in class, and have weekly meetings with Nicole to discuss specific teaching tips and provide feedback.
Level 2 Apprentices will take the skills and knowledge learned from Level 1 and begin to apply it. Students in level 2 will have more opportunities to lead classes throughout the year, learn skills such as class management, and be provided with lesson planning resources. At the end of Level 2 students will be evaluated and assessed too see if they are able to move to Level 3 to become a paid co-teacher.
Level 3 Apprentices are now actively working to improve their teaching skill and apply the skills learned in Level 1 and 2 in order to fully run a successful class. Level 3 apprentices will have the opportunity to co-teach weekly classes, create choreography for Recital Routines, and work to confidently teach a class on their own!
Graduating Apprentices will have the knowledge and skill to confidently teach classes on their own, not only at RDC but wherever life may take them.
Program Length
2-3+ Years
Participants commit to one year at a time - will renew yearly
Program Requirements
This program has many benefits such as; giving back to the dance community, making connections with staff, learning valuable skills, volunteering hours for high school students and more!
In this program you will be partnered with several staff members/classes and work on growing your leadership, teaching style, and dance knowledge. The goal of this program is to train this dancer and begin the process of training a new RDC staff member.
Apprentices will progress through the program in 3 different levels:
Level 1 Apprentices will begin the process of learning how to be an RDC staff member and teacher. Students in level 1 of the Apprentice Program will have the opportunity to attend staff meetings, learn how to lead small exercises in class, and have weekly meetings with Nicole to discuss specific teaching tips and provide feedback.
Level 2 Apprentices will take the skills and knowledge learned from Level 1 and begin to apply it. Students in level 2 will have more opportunities to lead classes throughout the year, learn skills such as class management, and be provided with lesson planning resources. At the end of Level 2 students will be evaluated and assessed too see if they are able to move to Level 3 to become a paid co-teacher.
Level 3 Apprentices are now actively working to improve their teaching skill and apply the skills learned in Level 1 and 2 in order to fully run a successful class. Level 3 apprentices will have the opportunity to co-teach weekly classes, create choreography for Recital Routines, and work to confidently teach a class on their own!
Graduating Apprentices will have the knowledge and skill to confidently teach classes on their own, not only at RDC but wherever life may take them.
Program Length
2-3+ Years
Participants commit to one year at a time - will renew yearly
Program Requirements
- Age 14+
- At least one year at the Jammer level and/or invitation by Studio Owner to the program
- Attend 3-6 classes weekly as an Apprentice
- Will receive assigned classes they will regularly attend based on information given in their acceptance form
Jammer & Apprentice Expectations
- Arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled class time.
- Be professional, and show enthusiasm without being disruptive.
- Learn dancer names and work to connect with students.
- Notify instructor and assistant director if late or absent from assigned duties. (Please note: Jammer & Apprentices could be dismissed if the maximum absences are exceeded.)
- Demonstrate proper technique, etiquette and behaviour in the classroom, as well as the studio.
- Dress appropriately and follow dancer dress code for each class. Must be respectful, proactive and helpful in any task the instructor may ask.
- Give corrections with confidence and in a positive way.
Jammers and Apprentices represent Royal Dance Conservatory and must be exemplary students and volunteers. Any misconduct, poor behaviour, poor sportsmanship, disrespect of fellow dancers/instructors in classroom or at performance/events will result in an immediate termination of position.
All Apprentices must begin the program as a Jammer. There are no guarantees for a paid position as a teacher and will be first-come-first-served based on experience and need. All assistants will be evaluated and assessed by the director and instructor periodically. Schedules are subject to change throughout the program year based on class enrolment.
All Apprentices must begin the program as a Jammer. There are no guarantees for a paid position as a teacher and will be first-come-first-served based on experience and need. All assistants will be evaluated and assessed by the director and instructor periodically. Schedules are subject to change throughout the program year based on class enrolment.