Our people

We are an inclusive organisation that brings experienced professionals together with new and enthusiastic talent to share in a deep love of movement and expression.

Find out a little more about our Board of Directors and Senior Management Team below.

Main image: IDTA Board of Directors 2019/2020
Front row, left to right: George Coad (Financial Director), Phil Winston (Immediate Past President), Anna Jones (President), Linda Cook (President Elect), Dawn Parker, Yvonne Goût
Centre row, left to right: Joanne Kirkland, Yvonne Saunders, Ian Meeson, Lynn Armsby, Frances Clayton, Barbara Sharples
Back row: Bryan Thomson, Richard Hopkins, Michael Sandham, Vanessa Hooper, Colin Donaldson, Phil Diment

 

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David Cooke

IT Consultant

Business Systems Development and Advice

David has a long association with IDTA. All the bespoke software that Head Office use has been designed and programmed by David, playing an essential part in the efficiency and effectiveness that IDTA Head Office is renowned for.

David keeps astride of the continually advancing world of information technology and advises IDTA on adopting the best technology where appropriate and cost effective. 

Outside work, David is a keen caver and potholer, exploring the subterranean world. Amazingly, more people have been to the Moon than many of the stunningly beautiful places he has visited.

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Gavin Stevens

IT Development Technician

Head Office computer systems

Gavin provides day to day IT support for the IDTA head office computer systems and is involved in the development of the IT infrastructure needed to support the growing demands of the organisation.

He is also responsible for maintenance of the IDTA website, the School Profile directory listing service and all official Social Media channels of the IDTA.

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Chief Executive’s Office

Gemma Jackson, Stephanie James and Natalie Daly

Secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive

London Seminar and Annual Congress / Business meetings / Freestyle Scholarships and Freestyle Seminar / Miss Dance of Great Britain and Dance Master UK Heat applications / International Theatre Dance Awards / Nationwide Medallist of the Year Awards / Dance International magazine / Bill Tasker Pre-Associate of the Year / John Dilworth Bursary Awards / Arthur J Gallagher Awards / Overseas Special Commendation / Examiner Training Courses / Applications for Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration / Enquiries, Appeals and Complaints

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Examinations

Sue Bray, Anne Watson and Emma Percy

Examinations bookings

Applications for examination sessions / allocation of examiners / issuing of report forms / professional reports / advice and guidance on examination booking procedures

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Rob Lowery

IDTA Sales Ltd

IDTA shop

 

Provides IDTA publications in the form of syllabi and technique books, set music CDs and DVDs, plus a variety of additional items for IDTA teachers and dancers. Orders are processed at IDTA Head Office and can be made by phone, online, post or fax.

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Invoicing

Emma Barnett, Emily Haine, and Ricky Dawson

Processing of examinations sessions

Issuing of reports / certificates / amateur membership cards (PIN numbers) / performer cards / generation of examination session invoices

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