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As an established member of the National Association of Teachers of Dance (N.A.T.D) DanceXpress is able to provide a structured process of learning with the opportunity if desired to participate in examinations/medal tests for every age and ability level. The NATD is an international organisation and a non-profit making body devoting itself to the promotion of dance in numerous forms, which include; Ballroom and Latin-American, which DanceXpress specialises in. The NATD was founded in 1906 and today boasts a membership of around 2000 schools internationally.
As with the examination sessions that we participate in with the International Dance Teachers' Association (I.D.T.A), taking an exam/medal test with the National Association of Teachers of Dance (N.A.T.D) will enable you to take part in medallist competitions held by the N.A.T.D and some external organisations such as Supadance League (details of which you can find on our dedicated web page to the Supadance League), or indeed Len Goodman's (Head Judge - Strictly Come Dancing) very popular Camber Sands Dance Festival in February each year. Exams/medal tests are available for all ages and grades of ability from the casual, but keen Social Dancer or beginner, to the most advanced competitor.
For details of the classes and private lessons available at our studio locations in Westerham and Cowden in Kent and Highbrook near Haywards Heath in Sussex please have a look at our 'Weekly Itinerary' page of this website. For details of the character of and some of the history behind each dance please take a look at our 'Dance Styles' page.
As chairman of the London area for the NATD and also a qualified examiner, Angela is instrumental in organising events for both teachers and school principals to attend to enhance their knowledge and overseeing their students through examinations at all levels from social dancer to professional. Angela is also involved in arranging the very popular competitive medallist events for students from juvenile up to senior age groups to attend.
N.A.T.D London Area Summer Ball Dinner and Dance - Saturday, 6th June 2009
A special event for this year, which has now been organised by the London area and which they hope to become an annual event is the Summer Ball Dinner and Dance (Black tie, please gentlemen). This will be held at the Felbridge Hotel, London Road (A22), just to the north of East Grinstead and in easy driving distance of the M23 and M25. The evening will start with a champagne reception at 6.30pm and be followed by an excellent three course dinner (vegetarian option available) and for your entertainment will be provided a superb dance demonstration by professional dancers James and Anna Dieguez and then live music for you to dance the night away to by the absolutely fabulous Todd Miller and the Joe Loss Orchestra. Carriages will be required for 12.45am. Tickets will be £45 per person (feel free to use the contact us tab on this website and email us with your details and how many tickets you may require). A special discounted rate has been negotiated for a twin or double room at £90 for those wishing to book please contact the Felbridge Hotel directly quoting the reference 'Summer Ball London NATD'.
Forthcoming events in 2009
Sunday, 26th April - Adult Medallist Ballroom and Latin-American Dancing Festival. Venue: Sackville School, Lewes Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3TY.
Sunday, 10th May - Junior & Juvenile Spring Medallist Festival. Venue: K2 Crawley Leisure Centre, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, RH11 9BQ.
Saturday, 6th June - NATD London Area Summer Ball/Dinner & Dance. Venue: The Felbridge Hotel, London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 2BH
Sunday, November - Junior and Juvenile Autumn Medallist Festival. Venue: K2 Crawley Leisure Centre, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, RH11 9BQ.
Sunday, November - Teacher and Student Lecture day followed by the Annual General Meeting of the London area of the N.A.T.D. Venue: Yet to be announced.
Next Examination/Medal Test Session
Well done to all those who took an exam/medal test on Saturday, 7th March a resounding 100% success.rate with everyone passing their exams.
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