Level 6 Professional Diploma: Dance (16+)

Year 1

Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Commercial, Vocal Technique, Choreography, Partner work, Dance Performance, Fitness (Yoga/ Pilates), Contextual Studies, Injury Prevention, Management, and Rehabilitation Program

Anatomy & Physiology, Safe Dance Practice, Performance Psychology and Resilience.

Optional

ISTD – DDE Teaching Qualification

Year 2

Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Commercial, Vocal Technique,

Choreography, Partner work, Dance Performance, Fitness (Yoga, Pilates), Contextual Studies, Injury Prevention, Management, and Rehabilitation Program

Double Work Latin, Industry Preparation, Swing Performance Project, Sage Vocal Practice.

Optional

ISTD – DDE Teaching Qualification

Year 3

Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Commercial, Partner Work, Choreography, Vocal Technique, Latin, Contextual Studies, Injury Prevention, Management, and Rehabilitation Program

Audition Preparation & Technique, Industry Panel Days, Industry Preparation, Dance Captain Project, Hammond Graduate Showcase.

Subject content is subject to change based on curriculum review.

Once a year, students will undertake approximately 7 weeks of full-scale rehearsals alongside their classes and will be cast into a professionally directed dance production.

Throughout their training students will also benefit from an eclectic programme of workshops and masterclasses led by external artists in the profession, providing a vast wealth knowledge and experience from the outside world.

At The Hammond, our mission is not only to train exceptional young performers but to prepare them to thrive in the professional industry. Our teaching faculty is made up of a remarkable team of specialists who bring a wealth of real-world experience to the studio and classroom. With credits spanning the West End, national and international tours, film and television, and prestigious dance and theatre companies, our staff ensure that every student learns directly from those who know what it takes to succeed on the professional stage.

Alongside world-class training, each student benefits from personalised one-to-one guidance to help them make the right choices for their future. Whether exploring routes into theatre, dance companies, television, or further study, our dedicated mentors provide tailored advice that recognises each student’s unique strengths, ambitions, and potential.

Students also gain invaluable professional experience through a wide range of performance opportunities. From fully staged productions and public showcases to projects designed to mirror the pace and standards of professional rehearsals, these experiences prepare our students for the demands of the industry.

A highlight of our programme is the annual London Showcase, where graduating students perform for an audience of industry leaders, including agents, casting directors, producers, and artistic directors of major companies. This crucial platform enables our students to build meaningful connections and step confidently into their professional careers.

At every stage of their journey, The Hammond is committed to opening doors, nurturing talent, and ensuring that our students leave us not only as outstanding performers, but as industry-ready professionals with the skills, resilience, and connections to succeed.

In addition to formative and summative assessments in all core disciplines and in live performance, students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning through regular discussion, tutorials, reflective practice, self-assessment and target setting.

Level 6 Professional Diploma in Dance (accredited by CDMT and Trinity College London)

This course comprises of three years of training.

Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is also on offer.

Students may participate in classes leading to examination in LAMDA (gold level) and London College of Music/Musical Theatre.

Graduates can progress directly to employment in the performing arts industry.

Visit our Alumni page to find out more about recent Hammond Graduate destinations.

Middlesex University offers a work-based, part-time distance learning course, developed in association with Trinity College London, for graduates of this qualification leading to a BA (Hons) Professional Practice. Graduates may also apply directly for some MA courses

For more information on the BA(Hons) Professional Practice, please click here.