Our people

Elaine is responsible for all aspects of the examination process, working closely with her team in the Examinations, Invoicing and Awards departments. In particular, Elaine works closely with our members outside the UK to assist them with the examination sessions and organises the travel arrangements for our Examiners. Elaine is responsible for stock control and the ordering of the thousands of awards offered by the IDTA. Elaine deals with any queries regarding examinations and membership and works with all the IDTA staff. She helped plan and design the IDTA's bespoke membership computer system with our consultant programmer, David Cooke.

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. Fewer people have been to the moon than many of the stunningly beautiful places he has visited.

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.

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

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

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.