Become a member - International Dance Teachers' Association

Inspire the next generation of dancers

Join our community of 6000 members across the world and develop your knowledge, skills and career opportunities

The IDTA can provide you with all the necessary training, guidance and support to enable you to achieve your goal of becoming a dance teacher. Being a dance teacher is more than just hiring a hall and putting together a few routines. Whether you are just starting out on a dance teaching career, considering a change of direction or you are an established dance teacher, the IDTA can offer you, through its qualified teachers and membership services, training, advice and guidance plus a broad spectrum of services enabling you to develop your knowledge and skills.

Why join us

IDTA members benefit from:

A global dance community of 6000 member teachers in over 55 countries
Prestigious professional qualifications
Free Annual Congress
Free London Seminar
Training Courses and Seminars

Access to local Area Meetings and competitions
Free Quarterly magazine ‘Dance International’
Access to an examination service to complement and support your business

Larger discounts granted to teachers than any other organisation
Excellent public liability insurance rates
Disclosure and Barring Service checks and registration.

I love my job as a dance teacher and thank the IDTA team for their ongoing support! I think the IDTA does a wonderful job for the dance world and it's a pleasure to be part of this work.

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The IDTA is a great organisation with great opportunities! I really enjoy being a small part of the large IDTA community - everyone is always incredibly welcoming, helpful, professional and supportive. I am proud to be a member and proud of the association's work that produces such excellent dancers!

IDTA member
The IDTA is always on hand to support. The association has been very good to us in Barbados over the years. We have made suggestions which have been implemented within months of a casual discussion!

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I became a member because I wanted to teach children the way my IDTA teacher taught me! The IDTA's teaching and examining standards are the best!

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Frequently asked questions

Where can members get support?

A liaison and advice service operates through Head Office in Brighton and locally through Area activities. These are implemented by the Area Committees funded in part by the main Association. The Areas run regular meetings and workshops.
What events can I attend as a member?

Members are kept up-to-date in advance in techniques, business methods, government regulations and so on, by means of an Annual Congress held in Southport plus a Seminar in London each year. In all cases, admission for members of the Association is part of the service provided and is free.
What guidance will I receive as a member?

A wide range of publications and guidance have been developed and produced by the Association covering all branches. The authors and Faculties producing the detailed techniques are leaders in the field. It is a matter of some pride that the technical works of Guy Howard (Ballroom) and Walter Laird (Latin) have been accepted by most other Associations.

Information and advice is supplied through our bi-monthly magazine, Dance International. The magazine includes operational matters for dance teachers as well as technical advice, syllabus matters and articles on Dance.