Theatre Dance Council International TDCI

  "The Road Map to a successful Career in Theatre Dance"

Where Champions are made. Ambitions are Realised and Dreams fulfilled

TDCI is an umbrella organisation specialising in administration of all the theatre dance disciplines
(The FA of Theatre Dance). For decades the member organisations have been responsible for the success and high level of dance education and training, as we know it today.

The ongoing work of the TDCI council and the member organisations includes:

• Constant review of of technique and evolving dance trends
• Recognition of dance schools and academies.
• Providing recognised teaching qualifications in dance by examination.
• Appointement of qualified adjudicators.
• Formulation of rules for championships and festivals.
• Granting of approved TDCI National and Regional championship titles.
• When funds permit to award scholarships.

The experience gained from the study of dance is invaluable.
 It develops confidence, commitment and self esteem. There is no better preparation a young person can obtain to prepare for the Theatre of life, that audition and the all important job interview.

TDCI The Pathway to Self Fulfillment

Theatre Dance Council International

President Glenys McGill (ADA).
Vice President Linda Cook (IDTA).

• ADA.. Allied Dancing Association.
  BATD.. British Association of Teachers of Dancing.
  IDTA.. International Dance Teachers Association.
  MIDAA.. Midland International Dance Arts Association
  NCDTA.. Northern Counties Dance Teachers Association.
  UTD.. United Teachers of Dance.

• The member association of the TDCI have loyally served the needs and aspirations of Dance Teachers and their Students with great distinction and dedication.
  The member associations have provided progressive dance education and training for students taking their very first steps in dance through to performing on the professional stage.
  The member associations have developed recognised qualifications for dance teachers seeking to further their careers.

We are proud to state that the TDCI established in 1958 has been in existence for just over 50 Years, However some member associations have been established much longer. for example the BATD and IDTA  have provided continuous service for over 100 years.

 Through two devastating world wars “ The Show Went On”

Standards and techniques set down by the member associations of the TDCI have been honed and perfected over decades. They have become accepted and recognised throughout he United Kingdom and indeed the world at large as the “Bedrock” of dance development as we know it today.

• · Theatre Dance Council International is a self funding registered charity.
• · It is supported by subscriptions from the member associations and the support of teachers and students attending scholarships and championships.
• · TDCI does not receive grants or financial support of any kind from central government.

• In the main the TDCI member associations attend to the needs of teachers working in the private sector. However it must be recognised many individual teachers are employed within the state education system.

Membership of the Theatre Dance Council International is open to other established dance associations with a recognised constitution that is compatible with the existing TDCI member associations.