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Future Waves Trainee Assistant Facilitator Programme

Moving Waves | Jan – June 2026

  • 6-month programme | Ages 14+ | North London
  • £1200 (or £200 per month)
  • Applications close: Monday 15 December 2025
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What is Future Waves?

Future Waves is a brand-new support teacher training programme from Moving Waves. Across 6 months, you’ll gain the skills, confidence and hands-on experience needed to step into the role of an Assistant Facilitator – supporting children’s dance classes while developing your own artistry and leadership.

This is your chance to:

  • Learn from professional Moving Waves artists
  • Build transferable skills for your CV (leadership, teamwork, confidence)
  • Put your learning into practice in real academy classes
  • Join a small, supportive pilot group (only 10 spaces!)

Unlock skills that go beyond the studio

Confidence. Creativity. Leadership. Skills that last a lifetime.

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Who's It For?

14+ with a strong interest in dance or education

Dreaming of becoming a dance teacher, artist, or youth leader

Looking for valuable work experience in a professional setting

Excited to grow your confidence, communication, and leadership skills

Ready to commit to an inspiring 6-month journey

What You’ll Learn

The programme is built around 6 practical modules:

Role of the Assistant Facilitator

Core attributes of a great assistant & building relationships with participants.

Class Structure
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What makes a successful dance class for children, and how to adapt to different age groups.

Dance Technique & Choreography

Styles, terminology, and why choreography matters.

Safe Practice

‍

How to prepare, deliver and assess classes with safe practice in mind.

Creating a Tool-Box
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Games, exercises, and creative tools to support groups and 1-to-1 needs.

Learning into Practice + Moving Waves Ethos

Practical experience assisting in Academy classes + putting theory into action.

Course Format & Commitment

Over 6 months, you’ll complete 30.5 hours of facilitation training, including:

Monthly Zoom session (1.5 hours)

Led by a Moving Waves artist

Monthly in-person workshop (3.5 hours, weekends)

putting theory into practice

Online tests

After each module

1 x 30-minute 1-to-1 mentorship session

with a lead facilitator

Plus..

Receive a Future Waves pack

Course handbook, branded T-shirt, notebook

Take part in 3 live Academy classes

(March–April 2026) for real-world practice

What You’ll Gain

  • CPD-accredited certificate on completion

  • Real work experience in dance facilitation

  • Opportunity to join the Moving Waves pool of Support Facilitators (paid roles, 16+)

  • Pathway to progress into the Lead Facilitator pool

  • Arts-specific career advice & mentorship

  • Transferable skills for future jobs and studies

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Build confidence, find your voice, and step into roles that make a difference — on stage and in life.

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Cost & Payment

£200/mo for 6 months

or One Payment of £1200
Payment plan available
We want to make the programme inclusive – if cost is a barrier, please contact us. We are exploring funding opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds.
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Key Information

Dates: Jan – June 2026
Location: North London (venue TBC)
Applications Close: Monday 15 December 2025
Spaces Available: Only 10
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Some questions, some answers

Do I need prior dance experience?

Not much – enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to learn are the most important.

Can I balance this with school work?

Yes! The programme is designed to fit around studies and other commitments.

What happens after the course?

Graduates (16+) may be invited to join Moving Waves as Support Facilitators (paid opportunities).

Final Call

Be part of the very first Future Waves cohort. Develop your skills, inspire others, and step into leadership through dance.

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Get in touch today

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info@movingwaves.org
or Call Us
020 4602 2870
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