Certification: Dance Instructorship Certification Program (DICP) — Twist N Turns
Contact: 98310 18015 · WhatsApp 9830028063 · Email info@twistnturns.in
Location: Training primarily at Salt Lake Head Office — BF 115, Camp Island, Near Swimming Pool, Sector 1, Kolkata 700064
Dance Teacher Certification in Kolkata — The DICP Program
If you love dance and want to teach it professionally, the Dance Instructorship Certification Program (DICP) at Twist N Turns is Kolkata’s most established pathway from passionate dancer to qualified instructor.
Running since 2013 across six cohorts, DICP has certified over 200 dance teachers — many of whom are now teaching at studios across Kolkata, coaching corporate wellness, running their own classes, and building careers in the performing arts.
What DICP Trains You For
Loving dance and teaching dance are different skills. DICP bridges that gap by combining:
Technical module — deepening your own dance foundation in Hip Hop, Bollywood Fusion, and Creative Movement across the 15–20 week program
Pedagogy module — how children learn, age-appropriate choreography design, how to correct mistakes without discouraging students, progression frameworks
Practical teaching hours — supervised sessions where you teach real students under the observation of senior TNT instructors, building your classroom instincts
Business fundamentals — batch planning, communication with parents, fee structures, how dance school operations work from the inside
Assessment — final practical (teach a 20-minute class) + written paper on pedagogy + formal certification ceremony
DICP at a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3–4 months |
| Classes per week | 2 (typically Sat + one weekday) |
| Location | Salt Lake HQ + supervised practicals across studios |
| Eligibility | 18+ years, 2+ years dance training (any style) |
| Cohort size | 12–20 students per intake |
| Certification | Twist N Turns DICP Certificate + Recommendation Letter |
| Career pathway | TNT instructor team, own studio, school dance programmes |
| Fees | ₹12,000–₹18,000 (call for current intake pricing) |
What DICP Graduates Say
“DICP taught me that a dance class is also a classroom. Pedagogy, patience, how to handle different learning styles — things no YouTube video teaches you. I run my own batch at TNT Dum Dum Park now.”
— Rituparna C., DICP 3 graduate
“I finished DICP and got placed at the Ruby studio three months later. Now I’m lead instructor for the Bharatanatyam batches. The program gave me both the certificate and the network.”
— DICP 4 graduate
Who Enrols in DICP
DICP cohorts have included:
- Recent dance school graduates ready to move from student to teacher
- Engineering and IT professionals who dance seriously and want a structured second career path
- Full-time homemakers returning to the workforce via passion-led work
- Gym instructors looking to add Bollywood Fitness or Zumba to their offering
- Bharatanatyam and Kathak practitioners who want pedagogy certification to validate their teaching
- Entrepreneurs planning to open their own dance studio and needing foundational training in school operations
How to Apply for DICP
- Call 98310 18015 or WhatsApp 9830028063 and mention “DICP interest”
- A brief intake conversation with the DICP coordinator (phone or in-person at Salt Lake)
- Confirm eligibility (2+ years training, 18+, availability for the cohort schedule)
- Pay the registration fee to secure your slot
- Orientation class at Salt Lake HQ before the cohort begins
To register interest for the next cohort: Book a call via our Free Trial page and note “DICP” in the message field — our coordinator will be in touch.
DICP vs Other Dance Teacher Certifications
| Program | Duration | Practical Hours | Placement Support | Kolkata Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT DICP | 3–4 months | High (supervised teaching) | Yes (TNT studio openings) | 200+ alumni in Kolkata |
| RAD Teaching Diploma | 18+ months | Very high | International | Limited in Kolkata |
| ISTD Faculty | 2+ years | Very high | International | Very limited |
| Online “certified” courses | 2–6 weeks | None | None | None |
DICP sits in a practical middle ground — shorter than RAD/ISTD, far more rigorous than online certificates, with a Kolkata-specific placement network built in.
Related Programmes at Twist N Turns
- Teach Portal — Online Level Exams — online theory exams for students at levels 1–5
- Dance Classes at Salt Lake — Head Office — where DICP training is based
- Join Our Team — Open Positions — see current instructor openings