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SITES FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED – We have researched websites that support special gifts and talents.

DANCE

 
Dance UK

Dance UK - www.danceuk.org

2nd Floor, Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4QT
Tel: +44 (0)20 7713 0730
Email: info@danceuk.org

“The national voice for dance. Provides info and guidance on dance, choreographers and specialist doctors as well as lobbying government and developing dance facilities nationally.”


Akademi

Akademi - www.akademi.co.uk/

Hampstead Town Hall, 213 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4QP
Tel: 020 7691 3210
Fax: 020 7691 3211

“Akademi is a pioneering organisation that works to encourage excellence in the practice of South Asian dance in Britain. Here you will find events, info on dance classes in your area and an instructional online video.”


ballet.co - www.ballet.co.uk/

“…the site about all things ballet and dance in the world & the UK in great depth. It includes performance listings, links to dance schools, an online magazine and a ‘what’s happening this week’ section.”


British Theatre Dance Association

British Theatre Dance Association - www.btda.org.uk

The International Arts Centre, Garden Street, Leicester, LE1 3UA
Tel: 0116 262 2279

“Supports followers of all types of dance with sections aimed at teachers and examiners, students and parents (also great for potential students and their parents) and an events and booking section.”


Council for Dance Education and Traniing

Council for Dance Education and Training - www.cdet.org.uk

Old Brewer's Yard, 17-19 Neal Street. Covent Garden London WC2H 9UY
Tel: 0207 240 5703

Just about everything you need to know about dance training – from schools and teachers to accreditation. Also covers everything from 10+ to GCSE to professional training.


Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing - www.istd.org

Imperial House, 22-26 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4QE
Tel: 020 7377 1577

Not just for dance teachers. “Dance Styles” gives great insights into the different types of dance and you can also access info and news plus dance training establishments.


Royal Academy of Dancing

Royal Academy of Dancing - www.rad.org.uk

36 Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA
Tel: 020 7223 0091

It doesn’t matter which of the pictures on the home page you click on – each gives you full info on courses, events, regional items and much more. You will also find sections specifically aimed at students or teachers.