At the heart of dance
Training the next generation of passionate and expert dance teachers and their students
As a leading dance qualifications body and membership association for professional dance teachers, with over 6000 members in over 55 countries, we define standards across the widest variety of dance forms, examine performance for both professionals and non-professionals of all ages, develop the skills and professional practice of our members and promote the love of dance across a dynamic, global community

One of the world’s largest dance exam boards, the IDTA aims to:
- Promote knowledge and foster the art of dance in all its forms
- Consult
- Maintain and improve teaching standards
- Offer a comprehensive range of professional qualifications in all dance genres
- Provide and maintain syllabi and technique in all dance genres to train dancers for the profession
The IDTA is an Ofqual, CCEA and Qualifications Wales recognised awarding organisation
and a member of:
British Dance Council (BDC)
Federation of Dance Awarding Bodies (FDAB)
Sport & Recreation Alliance (SRA)
Theatre Dance Council International (TDCI)
