The IDTA Showcase Gala 2012 will take place on Sunday 1 July, at the Southport Theatre, in conjunction with the IDTA Annual Congress (30 June - 3 July) at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, Southport, England. Applications from IDTA schools are welcomed for all dance genres. Please see the attached information leaflet and application form.
The IDTA Freestyle Seminar will take place on Sunday 13th May 2012 at the Forest Community Centre, Walsall and will present both Professional and Amateur workshops in the auditorium and dance studio. The professional workshop are designed for dance teachers and senior students and the amateur workshops are suitable for children 7 years of age and above (teachers are advised to note the content of programme to ensure it is suitable for their pupils and students). A full programme attached to download.
To order your tickets please complete the form at the bottom of the flyer or contact Carol at IDTA Head Office, on tel 01273 685652 or email carol@idta.co.uk
This is your opportunity to be involved in the Cultural Olympiad and the London 2012 Olympic celebrations.
Jacqueline Rose, the Director of "Big Dance", recently gave a presentation to the Awarding Organisation members of the Council for Dance Education and Training, explaining how dance will play a huge part in the Cultural Olympiad and throughout the 2012 Olympic celebrations not just in London but around the UK, starting with the arrival of the Olympic flame and culminating at the Olympic games.
"Big Dance" has established regional co-ordinators and would welcome input from all dance teachers and their pupils and students. If you would like to get involved please visit the Big Dance 2012 website for news and links to your regional organiser www.bigdance2012.com
IDTA London Seminar and President’s Dinner & Dance 2012 Sunday 5th February, Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, W2 2TY
The London Seminar programmes are being finalised and we are all looking forward to the first major conference of the year. The organising committees have been working hard on the daytime programmes and the new format for the President's Dinner & Dance.
Doors open to the beautiful Nine Kings and Westbourne Ballrooms at 8.45 am and workshops start at 9.15 am for Ballroom members and 10.00 am for Theatre members. We are delighted to report that the Lancaster London has laid a new dance floor in the Nine Kings Ballroom.
Trade and exhibition stands will be located in the Nine Kings Foyer, as will the reception desk for Ballroom members. The reception point for Theatre members is the Westbourne Suite foyer, access to which in next to the hotel’s main reception desk and lifts.
The Ballroom Branch has a busy day of workshops and a lunch time practice session. This year the Theatre Branch workshops will cover the four core genres of Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz and Theatre Craft.
You can order tickets now using the attached order form or phone / email Carol Coates at IDTA Head Office.
I would like to invite you to attend the 2012 President's Dinner & Dance, which while returning to a more traditional Dinner Dance format and will feature special cabaret performances, showcasing all dance genres, in addition to lots of general dancing to the Ross Mitchell Orchestra and Singers. So do "Join us for the Magic of Dance".
May I wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and I look forward to seeing you at the London Seminar and throughout the year.
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