To register, your personal technique must be of Intermediate 1 level or above, and you must have a technique assessment with a JWAAD Professional Training Tutor.

This Diploma has been running for almost 12 years, however we are in the process of splitting it into units, each of which is accredited. There are 4 units in total.

• 'Safe Delivery of Belly Dance Classes'
• 'Understanding Music Used within Belly Dance'
• 'Egyptian History and Culture relevant to Belly Dance'
• 'Teaching Methods for Belly Dance'

We recommend that you complete 'Safe Delivery of Belly Dance Classes' first. This course includes a technique assessment. Once you have successfully completed this course and had your technique assessed as Intermediate 1 level or higher, you can register for the JWAAD Teaching Diploma, and take the other three units, with the 'Teaching Methods for Belly Dance' unit last. You cannot register for 'Teaching Methods for Belly Dance' until you have completed the other three units.

It is not possible to take the 'Teaching Methods for Belly Dance' unit unless you are registered for the Teaching Diploma.

If you want to register for a unit but have not yet completed 'Safe Delivery of Belly Dance Classes', you will need to arrange for a technique assessment from a JWAAD Tutor.

In addition to these units, you will have to complete a minimum of three private lessons/technique assessments through the study period (unless you have completed these as part of the Performance Diploma).

If you are a registered Diploma student, additional workshops at Intermediate level are provided on each unit to develop your personal technique and style.

If you have passed the middle two units when studying for the Performance Diploma, you will only have to do two more units to get the Performance Diploma. Similarly, once you have the Performance Diploma, you will only have to take two units ('Safe Delivery of Belly Dance Classes' and 'Teaching Methods for Belly Dance') to get the Teaching Diploma.

We have designed these courses/units to dovetail into each other and to provide a complete training at professional level, so that dancers can work professionally with confidence and expertise.

Benefits

• Free Registration:
Registration for the JWAAD Teaching Diploma is free. You have to be of intermediate technique level so may have to pay for a technique assessment if you have not yet completed the 'Safe Delivery of Belly Dance Classes' unit.

• Discount Card:
Once accepted, you will receive a discount card. This will be valid for 2 years, over which time we hope you will complete all the relevant units. It entitles you to a 20% discount off up to 6 private lessons with JWAAD Tutors. Currently Farida Dance and Aladdin's Cave will give a 5% discount for students registered on the JWAAD Teaching Diploma.

• Help and Support:
Our team of JWAAD Tutors are here to help you. Whichever unit you are taking, the Tutors are committed to your ongoing personal development.

• JTA Membership Options:
Once you have completed 'Safe Delivery of Belly Dance Classes' you can apply for Affiliate Membership of the JTA (JWAAD Teachers Association), the UK's only professional body for belly dance teachers. On completion of the JWAAD Teaching Diploma, you can apply for full membership of JTA, with the ongoing support it provides.

To Register

Email jwaadtt@mac.com with the following information:

• If you have completed 'Safe Delivery of Belly Dance Classes' and been assessed at Intermediate level or above, please specify which course you completed, and include your contact details.

• If you have completed 'Safe Delivery of Belly Dance Classes' but were not assessed at Intermediate level, and would like to arrange for a new technique assessment in order to register, please specify which course you completed, and include your contact details. We will put you in touch with your nearest JWAAD Tutor, who will contact you regarding times and costs.

• If you have not yet completed 'Safe Delivery of Belly Dance Classes' and would like to arrange for a technique assessment in order to register, please include your contact details. We will put you in touch with your nearest JWAAD Tutor, who will contact you regarding times and costs.