Membership with ABD
If you are already a member of another recognised dance association, you may join us without taking a professional examination by providing proof of such membership i.e. certificates, membership card, report sheet to the secretary.
Membership to the association is by examination. Intensive courses are available for any working teacher/student who wishes to take a professional examination with the association.
Please note: It is a requirement of your membership to book at least one examination or medal session per year.
We also have an Amateur Student Instructer (ASI) Memberhsip which allows a student to teach under the auspices of a qualified professional and still be able to compete as an amateur.
Only an Associate, Licentiate or Fellow member may enter pupils for examinations and medal tests.
If you choose not to continue your membership and in the future you apply to reactivate your teaching membership, you will be required to bring up to date your missed membership fees (to a maximum of two years).
A.B.D. recognises Awarding Bodies belonging to the British Dance Council (BDC), Board of Dance Qualifications & Training (BDQT), Theatre Dance Council (TDCI) and Council for Dance Education & Training (CDET).
The Board may grant an honorary membership, degree or examination-ship but reserve the right to rescind any of the above at their discretion- THE BOARDS DECISION IS FINAL.