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Teachers meeting on Zoom on Saturday 26 April at 10:30am (UK time).

We’ll be discussing

Workshops
Events
Up to date syllabuses
Conference plans
Scholarships
Latest News

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🔥 BATD Conference 2026 – Inspiring Lecture Programme!

We are thrilled to present an outstanding line-up of student lectures and teacher-only lectures at this year’s BATD Conference — supporting high standards in teaching while encouraging students to strive for excellence.

Lectures are for students aged 12–18, as well as teachers.

This is an incredible opportunity for students and teachers to learn directly from leading industry professionals and gain insight into today’s evolving dance world.

✨ We look forward to welcoming you to these informative and engaging sessions.

For more information about these incredible lecturers, please head over to the BATD website to view their bios: https://www.batd.co.uk/en/conference/conference-details

📩 To book your place, please contact [email protected]
📞 Or call 0141 427 3699 (ext. 222)

Come and Join the BATD Workshop!

📅 Date: 26th April
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Essex
💷 Cost: £40

A full day of dance training and performance development featuring:

Contemporary
Jazz Technique
Musical Theatre
Commercial
Audition Technique

Train with top tutors, refine technique, and gain valuable audition experience.

🎉 Special Prize: Win a free solo spot at the Synergy Dance Competition!

Spaces are limited book through your BATD teacher to secure a place.

Good luck to all the schools going to the BATD street and Freestyle scholarships this weekend x

BATD London Region Stage Dance Festival

Date: 15th November

Venue: Sweyne Park School, Essex

An exciting day of performances featuring Solos, Duets, and Groups from across the region.

College scholarships will be awarded to outstanding performers.

Book your place now and be part of this incredible celebration of dance talent!

The countdown begins!

Only a short time to go until the BATD Freestyle and Street Scholarships on 7th March in Glasgow

Wishing the very best of luck to everyone taking part go shine on that floor 🌟💃🕺

BATD Medal Test Exams

BATD Medal Test Exams are a fantastic way for students to shine and celebrate their progress in every dance style.

Open to all genres and levels, these exams focus on performance, confidence, and enjoyment, allowing dancers to showcase their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Each student receives a medal and certificate to mark their achievement a wonderful keepsake that recognises their hard work and passion for dance.

Perfect for building stage presence, boosting confidence, and inspiring a lifelong love of performing!

The British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD) offers a structured examination system designed to support dancers from their earliest stages through to professional levels.

Graded Levels:
Pre-Primary to Grade 4: Foundation and development levels focusing on technique, musicality, and performance.

Grade 5 to Advanced: Higher-level training that refines artistry, technical precision, and performance quality.

SCQF Credit Points:
From Grade 5 onwards, selected genres are recognised on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), awarding credit points that reflect the level of achievement and learning hours completed.

UCAS Points:
From Elementary level, candidates can earn UCAS tariff points, which contribute towards university and higher education applications in the UK.

This progression ensures that students not only gain artistic and technical excellence but also receive formal recognition for their achievements within the UK education framework.

Find out more
www.batd.co.uk

🌟 BATD Starlite Awards Levels 1 and 2

BATD Starlite Awards are wonderful for our youngest dancers!

Perfect for children aged 3–5 years, these fun and inspiring awards are a brilliant way to begin their dance journey.

Dancers will explore a variety of styles including:
✨ Acro
✨ Ballet
✨ Tap
✨ Modern
✨ Jazz
✨ Cheer
✨ Highland
✨ Freestyle
…and more!

Each dancer will be recognised for their progress and enthusiasm with a medal and certificate to celebrate their achievements.

A wonderful first step into the magical world of dance! 💫

The top awards at the BATD (British Association of Teachers of Dancing) London Region Stage Dance Festival

Overall Highest Mark Awards - presented to DWSS for Burn it up (Street routine ) who achieved the highest marks across all troupe sections.

Adjudicator’s Choice Award – presented to Erin from BMSS through the judge’s discretion for an outstanding performance or exceptional potential.

Most Promising Dancer –
presented to Holly from DWSS who shows great promise, technique, and performance quality.

Best musicality Award –
presented to BMSS ( come fly with me ) recognising creativity and originality group routine.

Top School Award –
presented to BMSS with the highest overall points.

Best costume award —
presented to LMTA (Annie / Never fully dressed )

Scholarship winners -
presented to Holly from DWSS gaining a summer school place and Amelia from SPA gaining a Taster week at The Brighton Academy college.

A huge well done to all the amazing students who took part in the BATD London Region Festival!

Your hard work, dedication, and passion truly shone on stage.

A big thank you to the wonderful teachers for their inspiring choreography and guidance, and to all the parents for your continued support and encouragement.

We are so proud of everyone’s achievements and the way you represented your schools with such talent and teamwork!