Professional Training
Ealing, London – Evenings Weekly
The evening professional training programme is held in Ealing, London, and is suitable for those who work weekends or prefer to train during the week. The training includes practical classes in rhythmics, aural training (solfa/solfège), and improvisation, as well as the principles and practice of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and related studies. The programmes at the Ealing training centre include one evening per week during term time, 15 two-hour online sessions, and an exam weekend in London (optional)
For 2026/27, the Ealing training centre is offering enrolment on the Foundation, Intermediate, and Professional Certificate levels.
Classes are led by Kaye Barker, a Diplôme Supérieur, and supported by teachers throughout the year.
Foundation Award
The Foundation Award. If an accredited award is required, candidates undertake practical exams in rhythmics, aural training, and improvisation, and submit written work. Upon successfully passing the exams, they receive an accredited Foundation Award and can then progress to Year Two, the Intermediate Year, if they wish.
Intermediate Award
Studies for the Intermediate Award build upon Foundation training. By this stage, students typically start applying their learning to their own work. After successfully completing the Intermediate Award, candidates are entitled to advertise that they apply Dalcroze principles and practices within their own profession (such as a piano teacher, class teacher, or therapist).
Professional Certificate
Completing the Professional Certificate requires a third year of training, and the final exams include teaching assessments, personal practical exams, and a comprehensive written submission. Professional Certificate holders may advertise that they hold a professional qualification in teaching Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
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The Ealing Term Commences: Monday, 18 January 2026
Course Information:
Dates
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Examinations |
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18, 25 January 2027 1, 8, 22 February 2027 1, 8, 15 March 2027 |
19, 26 April 2027 10, 17, 24 May 2027 7 June 2027 |
Held in London Dates TBC |
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Online sessions |
Online sessions |
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TBC |
TBC |
Times
5.30 – 7.00 pm: Rhythmics – Professional Certificate
7.00 – 8.00 pm: Aural training/improv – Professional Certificate
6.00 – 7.00 pm: Aural training/improvisation – Foundation & Intermediate
7.00 – 8.30 pm: Rhythmics – Foundation & Intermediate
The Foundation & Intermediate Rhythmics sessions also operate as Open Classes for non-trainees.
Venue
St Andrews Church Centre, Ealing, London W5 2RS
Warwick – Weekends Monthly
The training in Warwick specialises in the Foundation and Intermediate Awards and runs as a weekend programme.
Foundation Award
If an accredited award is required, candidates undertake practical exams in rhythmics, aural training, and improvisation, and submit written work. Upon successfully passing the exams, they receive an accredited Foundation Award and can then progress to Year Two, the Intermediate Year, if they wish.
Intermediate Award
Studies for the Intermediate Award build upon Foundation training. By this stage, students typically start applying their learning to their own work. After successfully completing the Intermediate Award, candidates are entitled to advertise that they apply Dalcroze principles and practices within their own profession (such as a piano teacher, class teacher, or therapist).
The training venue in Warwick offers a programme of weekend training and classes, delivered in modules over two terms rather than three. This new programme will run seven weekends from January to June 2027. The course suits both professionals and students with a background in music education and performance, and other artists, such as dancers or actors, with a sound understanding of music who can more easily travel to the Midlands. Warwick has great transport links from London, Manchester and Birmingham.
The programme at the Warwick training centre will comprise face-to-face practical classes in rhythmics, aural training (solfa/solfège), and improvisation within Dalcroze-related studies over the training weekends, as well as online sessions and an exam weekend. If an accredited award is required, candidates can take practical exams in rhythmics, aural training, and improvisation, and submit written work. Upon successfully passing the exams, they receive an accredited Foundation Award and can then move on to the Intermediate Year, if they choose.
Kaye Barker, who holds the Diplôme Supérieur, teaches the classes, with other supporting teachers throughout the year.
Click here for Entry Requirements
The Term Commences: 23rd of January 2027 – Deadline for Registration is 15 of December 2026
Course Information:
Dates
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Examinations |
Online Sessions |
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23 & 24 January 2027 20 & 21 February 2027 6 & 7 March 2027 |
3 & 4 April 2027 24 & 25 April 2027 15 & 16 May 2027 |
5 & 6 June 2027 |
Dates TBC |
Times
Weekend training: Saturday: 0900 – 1800; Sunday: 0900 – 1800
Venue
Rosconn Auditorium, Warwick School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP
Accommodation & food
The course is non-residential, and participants must arrange their own accommodation and evening meals and bring a packed lunch each day.
Guildford – Weekends Monthly
The training at Guildford will specialise in Foundation, Intermediate and Professional Certificate awards and will be taught by Dr Andrew Davidson. Commencing in January 2027, we will share details of the full programme, dates, and venue shortly. If you are interested in Dalcroze Eurythmics training at Guildford, you can register your interest here
Fees & Registration
Fees for all training range from £2,300 to £3,888 depending on the course level and payment options. Fees include one year’s student membership and all exams. Early bird discounts and an instalment plan are available. (An inflationary increase may be applied to fees each year)
Click here to register.
A limited number of bursaries will also be available. Click here for details.
(Please note that a bursary cannot be applied for without first submitting a course registration.)
Accreditation
Dalcroze UK Awards and qualifications are offered in association with the Dalcroze Eurhythmics International Examination Board (DEIEB) and recognised by the Institut Jaques-Dalcroze (IJD), Geneva, Switzerland.
“The Dalcroze Teachers Foundation Course was an amazing experience. Kaye Barker is a wonderful teacher – brilliant, patient, and supportive. She created a space full of exploration and creativity in which we all thrived. I also felt very fortunate to study alongside such an inspiring and creative group of fellow trainees. As a musician, the course helped me connect with music in a more holistic and embodied way, and it pushed me beyond my comfort zone, bringing new depth to the way I perceive and perform music.
As a piano teacher, it transformed my approach and gave me practical tools that have made my lessons more engaging, imaginative, and effective. Truly one of the best decisions I’ve made for my professional development, and I am looking forward to the Intermediate year!”
“I found Dalcroze a couple of years ago after a 30-year teaching career. It was inspiring and has really made me rethink and reinvent my teaching. Doing the intensive course on Monday evenings with Kaye has been such fun. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and I have met some amazing new friends and learned a lot as well. The environment that you learn in is so kind and accepting, but also challenging, and has made me a much more confident person both as a musician and a teacher.”
