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 2024/2025
Seated left to right: Lynda King, Linda Cook, Lyn Armsby, Joanne Kirkland, Yvonne Saunders, Loraine Hastings, Barbara Sharples.
Standing left to right: Jill Kemp, Philip Diment, Michael Sandham, Colin Donaldson, Darren Kelly, Bryan Thomson, Wendy Heywood, Dallas Chapman, Denise Skinner, Anna Henrich-Jones.

 

Joanne Kirkland

President 2024-2025
Fellow and Theatre Branch Examiner
Full Description

Lynn Armsby

President Elect 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Yvonne Saunders

Immediate Past President 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Michael Sandham

Financial Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Len Armstrong

Honorary Director
Former Director and President
Full Description

Dallas Chapman

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Linda Cook

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Theatre Branch Examiner
Full Description

Phil Diment

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Colin Donaldson

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Loraine Hastings

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Theatre Branch Examiner
Full Description

Anna Heinrich-Jones

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Wendy Heywood

Director 2023-2024
Fellow and Theatre Branch Examiner
Full Description

Darren Kelly

Director 2024-2025
Licentiate and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Jill Kemp

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Lynda King

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Dawn Parker

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Barbara Sharples

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Theatre Branch Examiner
Full Description

Denise Skinner

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Theatre Branch Examiner
Full Description

Bryan Thomson

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Ballroom Branch Examiner
Full Description

Phil Winston

Director 2024-2025
Fellow and Theatre Branch Examiner
Full Description

James Stockdale

Chief Executive Officer
Head Office
Full Description

Elizabeth Murphy

Chief Operations Officer
Head Office
Full Description

Joe Harrison

Financial Controller
Accounts
Full Description

Katharine Hikmet

HR Manager
Head Office
Full Description

Stephanie James

PA to Chief Executive
Head Office
Full Description

Helder Pimenta

Marketing Manager
Marketing
Full Description

Accounts

Paul Jennings, Liz Edwards, Tania Patty, Fatma Sivyer, Olivia Whymark
Full Description

Awards

Jason Fox, Steve James, Jean Moore, Zara Percy, Jennet Stanbridge, Elisha Taylor, John Taylor
Full Description

Events and Administration Team

Natalie Daly, Gemma Jackson and Bethany Mallows
Full Description

Examination Processing Team

Emma Barnett, Naomi Chapman, David Gaymer-Denham, Nick Thorpe
Full Description

Examinations Booking Team

Tabitha Davenhill, Giuliana Feo, Emma Percy
Full Description

Gavin Stevens

IT Operations Lead
Head Office Technical Support
Full Description

Sales

Rob Lowery
Full Description