Coronavirus (Covid-19)

ABD headquarters
Following the government’s announcement outlining more stringent measures to combat coronavirus, we have taken the decision to close ABD headquarters until further notice.  
ABD staff will be working from home and still able to respond to queries via email and telephone 0121 288 4166.
Office hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 to 16.00

Shop & Online Streaming
Online orders may still be placed as usual through our online shop but will be despatched only once our operations resume. 
Any orders for online streaming are able to be processed and we are currently working to add more of our DVD library to the currently available titles.

Examinations
The ABD suspended all ABD examiner travel on 17 March until 30 April 2020.
The safety of our teachers, candidates, parents, examiners and ABD staff is paramount. We will postpone and reorganise all exams where possible.

If you have questions please contact Natalie on admin@abd.dance

We will continue to communicate with you regularly throughout this global pandemic.

Thursday, 01 December 2016 16:44

Peter Nash - Ballroom Director

Peter joined ABD 4 years ago and was instrumental in setting up the ABD Ballroom Southern Area and currently holds the position of Chairman.

Peter is a Fellow & Examiner of the ABD.

Under Peter’s chairmanship, the Southern Region has been extremely busy and successful holding competitions and events leading onto Southern Area scholarships being awarded to competitors and pupils of the Southern Region members.

Peter represents the ABD at the British Dance Council Board of Directors'  & Teachers' Committee meetings.

Peter is in great demand as a Judge and spends a lot of his time travelling up and down the country recommending ABD to fellow dancers.

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Meet the team.

Directors

Colin Lang, Joanne Sullivan, Peter Nash.

Business Advisor

Lee Clark

Administration

Examinations Secretary – Natalie Goddard

Compliance - Leigh-Ann James

General Secretary / I.T. / Promotions – Darren Hodson

Admin Assistant - Frankie Sullivan

Examiners (Theatre)

Joanne Sullivan, Colin Lang, Caroline Haines, Leigh Ann James, Sue Bibb, Vanessa Spencer, Helen Barwell, Sinead Lightly-Collins,  Charlotte Davies, Ann Marie Bentick, Jenny Bowen-Whittles, Venessa Chapman, Penny Wickenden, Tracey Kimberley-Albatova, Samantha Phillimore, Valerie Voisey, Valerie Nurse, Louisa Shaw

Examiners (Irish)

Kathleen Clifford. Sinead Lightly-Collins, Colin Lang, Joanne Sullivan, 

Area Organisers

East Anglia (Theatre)

Chairman - Sue Bibb

Festivals

Ballroom Branch Latest News

Central Scotland & North West Area MEDALLIST OF THE YEAR 2020

Ballroom Competitions Photographer

Roger Horne
Roger Horne Ballroom Competitions Photographer

The ABD Ballroom Midlands Area competition

Teaching Courses

Summer School 2020 Mon 17th to Fri 21st August

NEW Preparation for Associate Contemporary Course - B'ham 29th March 2020

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Why not become part of the fastest growing dance examination board in the UK.

We have a vibrant young membership and offer great teacher support and training courses throughout the country, as well as festivals, competitions and opportunities to perform in a professional environment.

If you are qualified with another association, you can transfer your qualifications to ABD without taking an examination. 

You can apply for your full membership here: Membership Application



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