Associated Board of Dance - Dance Examination Board

✨ Summer School 2026 – Intensive Teacher Training

✨REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 📣

Are you ready to take your teaching qualifications to the next level?

Join us for an immersive one-week intensive where you’ll develop your skills, deepen your knowledge, and work towards your next ABD teaching qualification! 💃🕺

📅 Dates: Monday 24th August to Friday 28th August 2026
📍 Location: Arabesque Dance Academy - BIRMINGHAM
⭐ Perfect for: Those looking to fast-track their teaching career in a focused, supportive environment.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your dance teaching journey! 🎉

🔗 Register now: https://abd.dance/component/sppagebuilder/page/56

✨ Every dancer deserves to be recognised in style and at ABD, we believe awards should be just as special as the hard work that earns them!

Our Medal Test awards are something truly unique. From our stunning crystal trophies and beautifully crafted medals to our vibrant, eye-catching rosettes, every single one is designed to make your dancers feel celebrated and proud of their achievements. 🏅🎀🏆

Whether it's a first-time performer or an experienced dancer working towards their next level, receiving an ABD award is a moment they'll never forget.

Medal Tests are available across a wide range of disciplines including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Ballroom, Latin, American Smooth, Classical Sequence and more.💃🕺

See our full range of Examinations and Medal Tests and find out how to get involved:

👉 abd.dance/awards

😀We are still beaming after such an incredible Spring Festival weekend! Reading feedback like this reminds us exactly why we do what we do.

We work hard to create a welcoming, traditional, and supportive competition environment, so it’s wonderful to know that this came across and was appreciated. Encouraging dancers of all levels to feel comfortable and confident on the floor is something we care deeply about.

A huge thank you to all the teachers, parents, and performers who make the ABD community so special. We can’t wait to welcome you all back for the Autumn Festival!

🎭 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀

Choosing an exam board isn’t just about the syllabus; it’s about the 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 behind the scenes. At the Associated Board of Dance (ABD), we’ve spent 50 years building a reputation for excellence that teachers can rely on.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗞 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗕𝗗?

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: We are proud to offer 𝗢𝗳𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀 and are active members of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗕𝗗𝗤𝗧). Your students' hard work deserves a qualification that carries real-world weight.

𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 & 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲: In an ever-changing landscape, we provide financial security and stability. Our foundations are audited and strong, ensuring we are here for your studio today, tomorrow, and for the next 50 years.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Confidence in the exam room is key. All ABD examiners undergo regular, rigorous standardisation exercises alongside other major boards. This ensures total stability and fairness in marking, from criteria to delivery.

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Our friendly, helpful office is staffed by real people who understand the dance world, 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗺 – 𝟰 𝗽𝗺, to support your journey.

🛡️ 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿: Our Standards
We don’t just meet industry expectations; we set them. Our members benefit from our commitment to the highest current standards, including:

𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Robust policies to protect your students and your reputation.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Comprehensive guidelines for the modern studio environment.

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗗𝗜): Ensuring dance is accessible and representative for every student.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗚𝗗𝗣𝗥): Keeping your school's information and student records secure and compliant.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀.

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 £𝟳𝟱! ✨

Take the next step in your professional journey and join the ABD family today.

👉 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.abd.dance/membership

✨ Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Dance ✨

This year, The Associated Board of Dance (ABD) proudly marks an incredible milestone — 50 years of inspiring, supporting, and shaping the future of dance education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a simple mission: to put the teacher first. We continually reinvest in our members, our students, and the success of the dance community.

Why Choose ABD?

🎭 Professional Syllabi: We are honoured to deliver Ofqual-regulated syllabi in Ballet, Tap, Modern & Contemporary, created by industry professionals with a combined 200+ years of expertise. We give you a trusted foundation to build confident, capable dancers.

💬 A Supportive Team: Our friendly office team is available Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm, to support you every step of the way — from your first exam session to competition guidance and beyond.

👩‍🏫 Expert Advice: With examiners often available in the office, you can access knowledgeable, professional guidance whenever you need it.

💻 Tech Support: We provide comprehensive digital study resources and dedicated support to help your school thrive in the modern era.

🌟 The 50th Anniversary Offer:
You can join ABD as a Full Teaching Member using qualifications from other recognised boards. To get you started, we will provide FREE study materials in our core subjects.

Join a welcoming, forward-thinking community that truly cares about your success.

☎️ 0121 288 4166
📧 [email protected]
🌐 abd.dance/membership

What a fantastic day at the Associated Board of Dance Scholarships!

Thank you to all the guest lecturers Shannon Parker, Jenna Miles and Lisa Hart - such great classes which truly tested all the participants.

Congratulations to all the nominees who took part today, and of course, the Winners!
Each Winner receiving a £250 prize!
Each R-Up receiving a £100 prize!
🏆🥇🥈🥉

And thanks to our office staff and examiners who helped make today a success.
We couldn't do it without you!

Scholarships are well under way. What an amazing attendance this year. 🤩
It’s like the 6 Nations of Dance, never mind the rugby!

Good luck to everyone involved in the ABD scholarships today...shake a tail feather!