Overview of the IDTA

The International Dance Teachers’ Association is one of the world’s largest examination boards, covering the full spectrum of dance examinations on a global scale, with over 7,000 members in 55 countries. The Association celebrated its centenary in 2003. For a full history of the Association click here.

The objectives of the Association are:

1. To promote knowledge and foster the art of dance in all its forms.
2. To consult.
3. To maintain and improve teaching standards.
4. To offer a comprehensive range of professional qualifications in all dance genres.
5. To provide and maintain syllabi and technique in all dance genres to train dance for the profession.

IDTA Board of Directors 2010 - 2011
President: Dawn Parker
President Elect: Yvonne Goût
Immediate Past President: Richard Hopkins
Financial Director: George Coad
Honorary Director: Leonard Armstrong
Directors:President, President Elect, Immediate Past President, Financial Director, Dereck Brown, Frances Clayton, Philip Diment, Colin Donaldson, Bobbie Drakeford, Anna Jones, Lynda King, John Knight, Pat Lupino Thompson, Michael Sandham, Barbara Sharples, Judith Silvester, Derek Tonks, Jane Tumelty, Phil Winston.

IDTA Patrons
HRH Shaikha Mai Al Khalifa of Bahrain, Lord Fearn of Southport, Lady Fearn of Southport,
Lionel Blair, Dame Yve Buckland, Donnie Burns MBE, Darcey Bussell, CBE, Karen Hilton, MBE,
Marcus Hilton, MBE, Dr Stanley Ho, OBE.

IDTA Head Office
Chief Executive: Keith Holmes
Accountant: Martin Pedlow
Assistant Chief Executive: Liz Murphy
Operations Manager: Elaine Holden
Accounts Manager: June Haisell

IDTA REPRESENTATION
British Dance Council (BDC)
BDC Sequence Advisory Committee
BDC Teachers' Committee
BDC Contemporary/Freestyle Advisory Committee
Central Council of Physical Recreation
Council for Dance Education and Training
Theatre Dance Council International

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