Idta International Dance Teachers Association

JOB VACANCY: Highfield and Brookham Schools in Liphook, Hampshire are looking for a Ballet and Dance Teacher to teach lunchtime and after-school clubs to pupils in Reception up to Year 8.
The pupils currently follow the IDTA syllabus for ballet and modern dance.The current timetable runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with the opportunity to expand to further days.
The ideal candidate must be comfortable preparing pupils for exams and also choreographing show work. Most o...f the lessons on the timetable are ballet lessons so the teacher must be proficient in this genre.
Application Forms can be downloaded from the school website: www.highfieldschool.org.uk/jobs. Applications should be addressed to: Eleanor Bartle at hr@highfieldschool.org.uk
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Everyone knows we enjoy a BOOOOgie here at the IDTA and just like Dracula.. we like a Fang-dango. We'd love to see our Members Pumpkins and costumes this year. 🎃👻

Well what can we say, other than simply AMAZING! Huge Congratulations to everyone involved.🎉🏆 We would like to say a very big thank you to those who were assisting in the running and orgisation of our Clasical and Modern Sequence Finals. Not forgetting our Area Committees who have worked very hard. 💃🏻 For more events happening in your area visit. http://bit.ly/eventidta

A beautiful morning here in Blackpool as we get ready for the final day of Classical Sequence & Modern Finals at the Winter Gardens Blackpool ☀️Good luck to all entrants! 🏆🏅Have you received your digital event guide yet?

💃🏻 What an amazing start to the weekend it has been. Nationwide, Classical & Modern Sequence at the Winter Gardens Blackpool. The standard is fantastic, well done Teachers. If you're here we would love to see some of your photos posted below. We can't wait for tomorrow. 📸

Quite a crowd at the IDTA Nationwide Street Dance Finals in 2012!
#ThrowbackThursday #ThrowbackThursdays #IDTA #Competitions #Street #Finals #Nationwide #Dance #Dancing

More details about this event can be found on our website: https://www.idta.co.uk/event/freestyle-sc holarships-2019/

Nationwide Medallist of the Year Classical & Modern Sequence Finals coming this weekend! Good luck to everyone taking part!
#NationwideFinals #MedallistoftheYear #Classical #ModernSequence #IDTAcompetitions

IDTA Theatre Dance Awards 2019 ticket information and competition rules are now available on on our website. http://ow.ly/DcBY30mlVFi

The fifth annual Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre Careers Conference will take place on Sunday 25th November at the Urdang Academy and Urdang 2, London.
The event is aimed at prospective students of dance, drama and musical theatre training and their parents. Our members will be represented in the Market Place which is accessible to all delegates. This is an important day in the CDMT diary, and also encompasses the Teachers' Forum and Showcase Performance.

Looking back at the IDTA Theatre Workshops back in 2011 here. Seems a long time ago but does anyone remember this? Are you one of the faces in this photo?
#ThrowbackThursday #Theatre #TheatreWorkshop #IDTA

Nationwide Medallist of the Year Freestyle & Rock ‘n’ Roll Finals 2018. Timetables now available to view for Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th. Download now from our website: http://ow.ly/yqXD30mhnvd

The TV company Little Gem are looking to make a brand new series celebrating the nations' love of dance and they are keen to speak to some amateur dance schools for the show. They are specifically looking for schools who offer training in either niche styles of dance or ballroom dancing.
If you would like to talk to them about potentially being a part of this show then please get in touch with Megan Hill, Casting Producer, at meganhill@littlegem.tv

Wishing the best of luck to everyone participating in the Carl Alan Awards tomorrow.

Winners from the IDTA Nationwide Medallist of the Year Street Dance Finals 2011, 18-25 Crews, Insanity.
#ThrowbackThursday

New Blackpool Hotel website – special promotion for dance schools.

Numerous studies have shown, that young or old, dancing is beneficial to your health, both physically and mentally. So what's stopping you?
#MentalHealthDay2018 #DanceForHealth #LearnToDance #DanceForFun

Thank you so much to the IDTA for letting SDA dance at the competition! We understand that there was a problem with the capacity of the venue and thank you very much for finding a new venue to accommodate us all. We have all worked really hard, and are extremely grateful for the opportunity to compete! xxx

Thank you so much to the IDTA Gemma & Dawn in particular for supporting us at SDA! You listened to all our comments and successfully changed then venue so we are now allowed to compete and represent the midlands area! Thank you again you have made us all very happy again in allowing us to do what we love! Craig SDA member x

Thank you so much for the final decision you came to it means more than you can imagen to the dance school to be able to dance at the qualifiers. Much appreciation for the support given to us by yourselves

Thank you so much for supporting us, listening to the children and allowing us do what we love and live for... Dance❤️

Thank you so much for sorting out a new venue for SDA so they can compete at the dance comp. My daughter is so so happy and says thank you xx

Thank you for supporting us in our hour of need. We appreciate you changing the venue and allowing our kids to dance.

Thank you for listening to us and the hard work put in to change the venue so SDA can participate.

Thank you for listening to our views and changing the venue to accommodate us. Everyone have worked so hard and now our 'dance family' can smile again!

Sorry I have been busy or I would have done this earlier, Wonderful congress as usual in Southport last month all lecture (Ballroom Branch) were excellent as I am sure they were in the other branches. The floral Hall is a lovely venue, I got married at the venue so it always hold found memories. See you all again next year

So so relieved that we get to dance at the comp now!! We all appreciate it immensely and thank you massive amounts for compromising and changing the venue for us at such last minute, thank you!!

SDA can finally dance!! Thank you IDTA for taking everything into consideration. Let's show everyone how we perform to the best of our ability!!

SDA all the way because Teamwork Makes Dreams Work ❤

On behalf of everyone at Adele Taylor School of Dance, we would like to thank the idta and everyone involved at Miss Dance and Dancemaster for giving all competitors the opportunity to dance at the Wintergardens in such a wonderful event. Also a day their friends and families will treasure for ever.

Fantastic support from IDTA in helping sort out the ticket issue for the regional Freestyle comp. Our kids are all so thrilled to be able to dance. Thank you to everyone involved in finding a solution!!!!!

Can't thank IDTA enough for taking to time to rearrange the venue for the upcoming competition, so our dance school can compete as we always have! We understand the miscommunication, and are just so relieved that it has been sorted! Thanks again ☺️

After a disappointing start regarding the Midlands area competition, I am now changing my 1* to a 5. Great communication from idta, who have made it possible for our children to compete in the qualifiers by changing the venue.... Thank you so much, from me and my daughter who is so excited to be dancing and representing sda and the Midlands.. Thank you so so very much x x x

Totally let down by your lack of communication, enjoy the many, many complaints you will be receiving!!!!Having spent many an hour transporting my eldest daughter to and from dance lessons for several years, to watch her practise, take exams, perform in shows, special events and to represent her dance school and The Midlands at the Idta Regional and National Championships in Blackpool, and also at the "by nomination only" Medallist of the Year in Manchester, held only for students which have been selected by Idta examiners, her little sister wanted to emulate her by taking part in dance lessons and having recently taken her Idta exams was looking forward to taking part in her first dance competition in Tipton, for the Midlands region qualifiers. tickets paid for, it was going to be an exciting time for her, so imagine her face when i have to tell her that due to the ineptitude of the Midlands branch of Idta they have failed to secure a large enough venue to accommodate all of the dance schools wishing to participate in the competition. Even after assuring tickets would be reserved for her dance school, the Principal Sheryl Pearson has been told that NONE of her dancers will be able to attend as all tickets have been sold already, Sheryl takes over 100 dancers to these competitions and has fully supported Idta in a number of other Idta events, one being the Annual Idta Members Conference in Southport. Now all these dancers will have wasted their time,dedication and effort in taking exams and attending lessons. how an International organisation could treat their members like this is such a let down, i wonder how much exactly Sheryl's Dance Academy have generated for Idta over the years. The Midlands sector president should hang their heads in shame!!! How can you have an National competition where only a select few are allowed to compete for their region. I would hope that Idta will now be refunding all the dance school's Idta exam fees and would recommend an enquiry into how such a fiasco could have occurred , i would also like to recommend that someone issues Sheryl Pearson with the "mother" of all apologies and also to her dance students. i would rate you 0(no stars!!), but am unable to do so! I reserve my belief in your organisation being true to it's mission statement..... i'll leave it up to you to look it up, in the hope that this situation can be rectified, hopefully before the competition, due to be held on Sunday June 12th!!!!

After a long couple of days Sheryl's dance academy can now compete at the qualifiers. Thank you to those at IDTA who have put our little dancers love for dance first

Just watched all the Judges stood there on the dance floor and not once turned round and look at the children behind them what utmost scam to get money from children and they cant be arsed giving them a chance. Oh have video of proof which will be posted on all social media used. Big joke.

The finals in Blackpool this year at the Winter Gardens are a joke. Not enough seats so stood up all day, restricted view because of scaffolding and I thought IDTA was a 'Dance' association. Scoring teams on comedy and entertainment factor is becoming the norm now and should be looked at.

Thank you so much to the IDTA for letting SDA dance at the competition! We understand that there was a problem with the capacity of the venue and thank you very much for finding a new venue to accommodate us all. We have all worked really hard, and are extremely grateful for the opportunity to compete! xxx

Thank you so much to the IDTA Gemma & Dawn in particular for supporting us at SDA! You listened to all our comments and successfully changed then venue so we are now allowed to compete and represent the midlands area! Thank you again you have made us all very happy again in allowing us to do what we love! Craig SDA member x

Thank you so much for the final decision you came to it means more than you can imagen to the dance school to be able to dance at the qualifiers. Much appreciation for the support given to us by yourselves

Thank you so much for supporting us, listening to the children and allowing us do what we love and live for... Dance❤️

Thank you so much for sorting out a new venue for SDA so they can compete at the dance comp. My daughter is so so happy and says thank you xx

Thank you for supporting us in our hour of need. We appreciate you changing the venue and allowing our kids to dance.

Thank you for listening to us and the hard work put in to change the venue so SDA can participate.

Thank you for listening to our views and changing the venue to accommodate us. Everyone have worked so hard and now our 'dance family' can smile again!

Sorry I have been busy or I would have done this earlier, Wonderful congress as usual in Southport last month all lecture (Ballroom Branch) were excellent as I am sure they were in the other branches. The floral Hall is a lovely venue, I got married at the venue so it always hold found memories. See you all again next year

So so relieved that we get to dance at the comp now!! We all appreciate it immensely and thank you massive amounts for compromising and changing the venue for us at such last minute, thank you!!

SDA can finally dance!! Thank you IDTA for taking everything into consideration. Let's show everyone how we perform to the best of our ability!!

SDA all the way because Teamwork Makes Dreams Work ❤

On behalf of everyone at Adele Taylor School of Dance, we would like to thank the idta and everyone involved at Miss Dance and Dancemaster for giving all competitors the opportunity to dance at the Wintergardens in such a wonderful event. Also a day their friends and families will treasure for ever.

Fantastic support from IDTA in helping sort out the ticket issue for the regional Freestyle comp. Our kids are all so thrilled to be able to dance. Thank you to everyone involved in finding a solution!!!!!

Can't thank IDTA enough for taking to time to rearrange the venue for the upcoming competition, so our dance school can compete as we always have! We understand the miscommunication, and are just so relieved that it has been sorted! Thanks again ☺️

After a disappointing start regarding the Midlands area competition, I am now changing my 1* to a 5. Great communication from idta, who have made it possible for our children to compete in the qualifiers by changing the venue.... Thank you so much, from me and my daughter who is so excited to be dancing and representing sda and the Midlands.. Thank you so so very much x x x

Totally let down by your lack of communication, enjoy the many, many complaints you will be receiving!!!!Having spent many an hour transporting my eldest daughter to and from dance lessons for several years, to watch her practise, take exams, perform in shows, special events and to represent her dance school and The Midlands at the Idta Regional and National Championships in Blackpool, and also at the "by nomination only" Medallist of the Year in Manchester, held only for students which have been selected by Idta examiners, her little sister wanted to emulate her by taking part in dance lessons and having recently taken her Idta exams was looking forward to taking part in her first dance competition in Tipton, for the Midlands region qualifiers. tickets paid for, it was going to be an exciting time for her, so imagine her face when i have to tell her that due to the ineptitude of the Midlands branch of Idta they have failed to secure a large enough venue to accommodate all of the dance schools wishing to participate in the competition. Even after assuring tickets would be reserved for her dance school, the Principal Sheryl Pearson has been told that NONE of her dancers will be able to attend as all tickets have been sold already, Sheryl takes over 100 dancers to these competitions and has fully supported Idta in a number of other Idta events, one being the Annual Idta Members Conference in Southport. Now all these dancers will have wasted their time,dedication and effort in taking exams and attending lessons. how an International organisation could treat their members like this is such a let down, i wonder how much exactly Sheryl's Dance Academy have generated for Idta over the years. The Midlands sector president should hang their heads in shame!!! How can you have an National competition where only a select few are allowed to compete for their region. I would hope that Idta will now be refunding all the dance school's Idta exam fees and would recommend an enquiry into how such a fiasco could have occurred , i would also like to recommend that someone issues Sheryl Pearson with the "mother" of all apologies and also to her dance students. i would rate you 0(no stars!!), but am unable to do so! I reserve my belief in your organisation being true to it's mission statement..... i'll leave it up to you to look it up, in the hope that this situation can be rectified, hopefully before the competition, due to be held on Sunday June 12th!!!!

After a long couple of days Sheryl's dance academy can now compete at the qualifiers. Thank you to those at IDTA who have put our little dancers love for dance first

Just watched all the Judges stood there on the dance floor and not once turned round and look at the children behind them what utmost scam to get money from children and they cant be arsed giving them a chance. Oh have video of proof which will be posted on all social media used. Big joke.

The finals in Blackpool this year at the Winter Gardens are a joke. Not enough seats so stood up all day, restricted view because of scaffolding and I thought IDTA was a 'Dance' association. Scoring teams on comedy and entertainment factor is becoming the norm now and should be looked at.

Thank you so much to the IDTA for letting SDA dance at the competition! We understand that there was a problem with the capacity of the venue and thank you very much for finding a new venue to accommodate us all. We have all worked really hard, and are extremely grateful for the opportunity to compete! xxx

Thank you so much to the IDTA Gemma & Dawn in particular for supporting us at SDA! You listened to all our comments and successfully changed then venue so we are now allowed to compete and represent the midlands area! Thank you again you have made us all very happy again in allowing us to do what we love! Craig SDA member x

Thank you so much for the final decision you came to it means more than you can imagen to the dance school to be able to dance at the qualifiers. Much appreciation for the support given to us by yourselves

Thank you so much for supporting us, listening to the children and allowing us do what we love and live for... Dance❤️

Thank you so much for sorting out a new venue for SDA so they can compete at the dance comp. My daughter is so so happy and says thank you xx

Thank you for supporting us in our hour of need. We appreciate you changing the venue and allowing our kids to dance.

Thank you for listening to us and the hard work put in to change the venue so SDA can participate.

Thank you for listening to our views and changing the venue to accommodate us. Everyone have worked so hard and now our 'dance family' can smile again!

Sorry I have been busy or I would have done this earlier, Wonderful congress as usual in Southport last month all lecture (Ballroom Branch) were excellent as I am sure they were in the other branches. The floral Hall is a lovely venue, I got married at the venue so it always hold found memories. See you all again next year

So so relieved that we get to dance at the comp now!! We all appreciate it immensely and thank you massive amounts for compromising and changing the venue for us at such last minute, thank you!!

SDA can finally dance!! Thank you IDTA for taking everything into consideration. Let's show everyone how we perform to the best of our ability!!

SDA all the way because Teamwork Makes Dreams Work ❤

On behalf of everyone at Adele Taylor School of Dance, we would like to thank the idta and everyone involved at Miss Dance and Dancemaster for giving all competitors the opportunity to dance at the Wintergardens in such a wonderful event. Also a day their friends and families will treasure for ever.

Fantastic support from IDTA in helping sort out the ticket issue for the regional Freestyle comp. Our kids are all so thrilled to be able to dance. Thank you to everyone involved in finding a solution!!!!!

Can't thank IDTA enough for taking to time to rearrange the venue for the upcoming competition, so our dance school can compete as we always have! We understand the miscommunication, and are just so relieved that it has been sorted! Thanks again ☺️

After a disappointing start regarding the Midlands area competition, I am now changing my 1* to a 5. Great communication from idta, who have made it possible for our children to compete in the qualifiers by changing the venue.... Thank you so much, from me and my daughter who is so excited to be dancing and representing sda and the Midlands.. Thank you so so very much x x x

Totally let down by your lack of communication, enjoy the many, many complaints you will be receiving!!!!Having spent many an hour transporting my eldest daughter to and from dance lessons for several years, to watch her practise, take exams, perform in shows, special events and to represent her dance school and The Midlands at the Idta Regional and National Championships in Blackpool, and also at the "by nomination only" Medallist of the Year in Manchester, held only for students which have been selected by Idta examiners, her little sister wanted to emulate her by taking part in dance lessons and having recently taken her Idta exams was looking forward to taking part in her first dance competition in Tipton, for the Midlands region qualifiers. tickets paid for, it was going to be an exciting time for her, so imagine her face when i have to tell her that due to the ineptitude of the Midlands branch of Idta they have failed to secure a large enough venue to accommodate all of the dance schools wishing to participate in the competition. Even after assuring tickets would be reserved for her dance school, the Principal Sheryl Pearson has been told that NONE of her dancers will be able to attend as all tickets have been sold already, Sheryl takes over 100 dancers to these competitions and has fully supported Idta in a number of other Idta events, one being the Annual Idta Members Conference in Southport. Now all these dancers will have wasted their time,dedication and effort in taking exams and attending lessons. how an International organisation could treat their members like this is such a let down, i wonder how much exactly Sheryl's Dance Academy have generated for Idta over the years. The Midlands sector president should hang their heads in shame!!! How can you have an National competition where only a select few are allowed to compete for their region. I would hope that Idta will now be refunding all the dance school's Idta exam fees and would recommend an enquiry into how such a fiasco could have occurred , i would also like to recommend that someone issues Sheryl Pearson with the "mother" of all apologies and also to her dance students. i would rate you 0(no stars!!), but am unable to do so! I reserve my belief in your organisation being true to it's mission statement..... i'll leave it up to you to look it up, in the hope that this situation can be rectified, hopefully before the competition, due to be held on Sunday June 12th!!!!

After a long couple of days Sheryl's dance academy can now compete at the qualifiers. Thank you to those at IDTA who have put our little dancers love for dance first

Just watched all the Judges stood there on the dance floor and not once turned round and look at the children behind them what utmost scam to get money from children and they cant be arsed giving them a chance. Oh have video of proof which will be posted on all social media used. Big joke.

The finals in Blackpool this year at the Winter Gardens are a joke. Not enough seats so stood up all day, restricted view because of scaffolding and I thought IDTA was a 'Dance' association. Scoring teams on comedy and entertainment factor is becoming the norm now and should be looked at.

Thank you so much to the IDTA for letting SDA dance at the competition! We understand that there was a problem with the capacity of the venue and thank you very much for finding a new venue to accommodate us all. We have all worked really hard, and are extremely grateful for the opportunity to compete! xxx

Thank you so much to the IDTA Gemma & Dawn in particular for supporting us at SDA! You listened to all our comments and successfully changed then venue so we are now allowed to compete and represent the midlands area! Thank you again you have made us all very happy again in allowing us to do what we love! Craig SDA member x

Thank you so much for the final decision you came to it means more than you can imagen to the dance school to be able to dance at the qualifiers. Much appreciation for the support given to us by yourselves

Thank you so much for supporting us, listening to the children and allowing us do what we love and live for... Dance❤️

Thank you so much for sorting out a new venue for SDA so they can compete at the dance comp. My daughter is so so happy and says thank you xx

Thank you for supporting us in our hour of need. We appreciate you changing the venue and allowing our kids to dance.

Thank you for listening to us and the hard work put in to change the venue so SDA can participate.

Thank you for listening to our views and changing the venue to accommodate us. Everyone have worked so hard and now our 'dance family' can smile again!

Sorry I have been busy or I would have done this earlier, Wonderful congress as usual in Southport last month all lecture (Ballroom Branch) were excellent as I am sure they were in the other branches. The floral Hall is a lovely venue, I got married at the venue so it always hold found memories. See you all again next year

So so relieved that we get to dance at the comp now!! We all appreciate it immensely and thank you massive amounts for compromising and changing the venue for us at such last minute, thank you!!

SDA can finally dance!! Thank you IDTA for taking everything into consideration. Let's show everyone how we perform to the best of our ability!!

SDA all the way because Teamwork Makes Dreams Work ❤

On behalf of everyone at Adele Taylor School of Dance, we would like to thank the idta and everyone involved at Miss Dance and Dancemaster for giving all competitors the opportunity to dance at the Wintergardens in such a wonderful event. Also a day their friends and families will treasure for ever.

Fantastic support from IDTA in helping sort out the ticket issue for the regional Freestyle comp. Our kids are all so thrilled to be able to dance. Thank you to everyone involved in finding a solution!!!!!

Can't thank IDTA enough for taking to time to rearrange the venue for the upcoming competition, so our dance school can compete as we always have! We understand the miscommunication, and are just so relieved that it has been sorted! Thanks again ☺️

After a disappointing start regarding the Midlands area competition, I am now changing my 1* to a 5. Great communication from idta, who have made it possible for our children to compete in the qualifiers by changing the venue.... Thank you so much, from me and my daughter who is so excited to be dancing and representing sda and the Midlands.. Thank you so so very much x x x

Totally let down by your lack of communication, enjoy the many, many complaints you will be receiving!!!!Having spent many an hour transporting my eldest daughter to and from dance lessons for several years, to watch her practise, take exams, perform in shows, special events and to represent her dance school and The Midlands at the Idta Regional and National Championships in Blackpool, and also at the "by nomination only" Medallist of the Year in Manchester, held only for students which have been selected by Idta examiners, her little sister wanted to emulate her by taking part in dance lessons and having recently taken her Idta exams was looking forward to taking part in her first dance competition in Tipton, for the Midlands region qualifiers. tickets paid for, it was going to be an exciting time for her, so imagine her face when i have to tell her that due to the ineptitude of the Midlands branch of Idta they have failed to secure a large enough venue to accommodate all of the dance schools wishing to participate in the competition. Even after assuring tickets would be reserved for her dance school, the Principal Sheryl Pearson has been told that NONE of her dancers will be able to attend as all tickets have been sold already, Sheryl takes over 100 dancers to these competitions and has fully supported Idta in a number of other Idta events, one being the Annual Idta Members Conference in Southport. Now all these dancers will have wasted their time,dedication and effort in taking exams and attending lessons. how an International organisation could treat their members like this is such a let down, i wonder how much exactly Sheryl's Dance Academy have generated for Idta over the years. The Midlands sector president should hang their heads in shame!!! How can you have an National competition where only a select few are allowed to compete for their region. I would hope that Idta will now be refunding all the dance school's Idta exam fees and would recommend an enquiry into how such a fiasco could have occurred , i would also like to recommend that someone issues Sheryl Pearson with the "mother" of all apologies and also to her dance students. i would rate you 0(no stars!!), but am unable to do so! I reserve my belief in your organisation being true to it's mission statement..... i'll leave it up to you to look it up, in the hope that this situation can be rectified, hopefully before the competition, due to be held on Sunday June 12th!!!!

After a long couple of days Sheryl's dance academy can now compete at the qualifiers. Thank you to those at IDTA who have put our little dancers love for dance first

Just watched all the Judges stood there on the dance floor and not once turned round and look at the children behind them what utmost scam to get money from children and they cant be arsed giving them a chance. Oh have video of proof which will be posted on all social media used. Big joke.

The finals in Blackpool this year at the Winter Gardens are a joke. Not enough seats so stood up all day, restricted view because of scaffolding and I thought IDTA was a 'Dance' association. Scoring teams on comedy and entertainment factor is becoming the norm now and should be looked at.