Hello and welcome

Hi, it’s Alison (BTDA Staff member).

It has been many years since I did this role, and in doing so this time, I realise the challenges it can bring, but I’ve done it. I want to thank everyone for sending items in for this summer magazine; most of you got a Platinum for your quick response, and to say the closing date for the Christmas Bulletin will be 1 December.

Have a great Summer, and remember to use sun lotion and keep hydrated.

Alison Davies (this time only ��).

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Dates

2023

FOR

Your

DIARY: 2023-2024

27 July Teaching Qualification Examination Date — Held at Head Office 24 August Teaching Qualification Examination Date — Held at Head Office

3 September AGM, Winstanley House, Leicester 9/10 September Leicester Novice Competition

19 October Teaching Qualification Examination Date — Held at Head Office

28/29 October Midland Championship Heats — Leicester

5 November Dance Teaching Qualification Course — (online) 11/12 November BTDA Championship Finals — Leicester

2024

4 January Teaching Qualification Examination Date — Held at Head Office 24/25 February Leicester Open Competitions

2/3 March Leicester Open Competitions

There have been some significant ups and downs since the last Theatre Dance News, firstly I lost a true and dear friend, Miss Sylvia Lorden, who was there with me at the beginning of BTDA, I will miss her greatly and my thoughts are with Chris, her husband.

On a positive note, exam entries are on the increase and Gala 2023 was a tremendous success, with new chorographers attending as well as the return of an old favourite ‘David Wood’ who has been missing for a number of years due to his re-location to Australia.

I hope you are all getting to grips with the new updated version of Examtrack, change is always difficult to manage but I know you will all benefit from the changes that have been made.

The future is bright, I think we have all recovered from the pandemic and I know a lot of teachers have been busier than ever.

Take care and here’s to a positive and exciting future.

Ann Oliver MBE President and Founder BTDA