IDS proud new sponsor of CDMT’s Recognised Awards Scheme

CDMT is delighted to announce that International Dance Supplies (IDS) has become a sponsor of the Recognised Awards Scheme, particularly the new Recognised Dance and Musical Theatre School and Teacher Awards. As background, CDMT is the go-to industry body offering quality assurance and membership support to institutions delivering training, education and assessment in the performing arts.

IDS, Europe’s leading dancewear partner, has long been an Affiliate of CDMT in relation to their Continuing Professional Development offer for teachers, Elevate. This is the UK’s biggest dance teacher convention, bringing attendees together across 3 days of workshops, seminars and dance classes aimed to support and inspire dance teachers of all genres.

To demonstrate their ongoing commitment to good practice in teaching and learning as promoted by CDMT, IDS supports the Recognised Awards Scheme’s aims more widely. The requirements of the Recognised Awards follow the Department for Education’s Out-of-School Settings: Safeguarding guidance for providers.

Nicole Haizelden, Head of Marketing & Events at IDS says:

“Supporting dance teachers and schools is at the heart of everything we do at IDS. Our sponsorship of CDMT’s Recognised Awards Scheme builds on our long‑standing relationship through Elevate, and reflects our shared ambition to champion excellence in dance and musical theatre education, supporting teachers as they continue to inspire the next generation of performers”

Glyndwr Jones, Director of the CDMT says:

“I am delighted that International Dance Supplies, a long-time friend of CDMT, has aligned itself more closely with our aims to promote excellent standards of teaching and learning for young learners. I look forward to jointly developing and sharing this mission together with IDS as we raise the profile of the important work undertaken by quality performing arts practitioners in our education sector.”

In overview, the Recognised Awards Scheme are a set of industry-designed principles for part-time and pre-vocational performing arts schools and teachers working in out-of-school settings.  Award holders confirm that they are committed to upholding safe and professional standards of practice, promoting the appropriate requirements for teachers and supporting students’ progression in dance, drama, music and musical theatre education. By joining the Recognised Awards Scheme, practitioners demonstrate that they understand the significance of these guidelines and have a strong commitment towards the safety of their students.

To become part of CDMT’s exciting scheme, please click here.

For more information, please contact Hannah Butcher at [email protected].