Your memories Your experiences are at the heart of our community, and we are excited to celebrate the memories that have shaped your dance journey. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and photos. We've loved hearing about your prestigious ISTD awards, unforgettable events, impactful teaching moments, personal growth through ISTD qualifications, and the incredible teachers who've shaped your path. Your reflections on how the ISTD family has enriched your professional life have deeply moved us and highlighted the lasting importance of being part of the ISTD community. Left A magic moment for me was receiving the International Award in 1994. This award was quite unexpected, and to this day, the memory is accompanied by wonderful people: Muriel Ashcroft, Sonia Draper, Heather Fish, Elizabeth Harrison, Robert Harold, Paddy Hurlings, Joyce Percy, and June Rycroft. I am so grateful for all these gifted people.
Gail Clifford Right This is my most favourite memory from the early '90s as it was when I met Christina Ballard who became my mentor. She was also the lecturer on the first course I attended as a teacher over a decade later. I always remember being so inspired by the teachers and the adjudicators at ISTD events. Getting to work with the creative team as a demonstrator meant I got to meet even more incredibly talented and inspiring teachers and mentors. I’m so grateful for all those opportunities, but mainly meeting all the people who shaped where my career has taken me today.
Jessica Morgan-Beale, ISTD Regional Representative 8
Dance | Issue 502
Above My Bronze, Silver, Gold and Gold Star Junior and Senior Tap medals. And the photo was taken at the Championship Finals 14-years and Under Dance Festival at Butlins, Filey (I came fourth). Most of us were students of Mavis Butler and Brenda Horner (Butler Horner School of Dance). The ISTD has served as my global network of mutual care and support for the past 64 years.
Kim Scott, ISTD International Representative Turn to page 20 to read Kim's article about the ISTD family.
Attending the ISTD’s Chichester summer residential schools in the 80s and 90s was a joy. Meeting teachers from around the world, forming lasting friendships, like the one with my colleague from South Africa, was an invaluable experience. Thank you for hosting these courses!
Lorraine Blake
