We’re pulling back the curtain to give you a glimpse behind the scenes of our examiner training.
These sessions are held regularly to ensure our examiners are equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and standards when assessing IDTA dancers.
It’s a space dedicated to sharing expertise, maintaining excellence, and supporting the continued growth of the dance industry.
The Junior Theatre Dance Awards have arrived ✨
So much young talent in one weekend.
Congratulations to all the winners 🏆
We can't wait until next year!
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PAIGE FREDRIKA - FAST FREESTYLE
Paige Fredrika is an international artist, choreographer, and embodiment coach with over 17 years of experience across stage, television and live performance. She has appeared on So You Think You Can Dance and performed in Disney’s Tarzan Das Musical, where she held the role of Cross Swing and Assistant Aerial Captain.
Her performance career includes collaborations with artists such as Emeli Sandé and Raye, alongside work in music videos, touring productions, and live stage performances.
Alongside her professional work, Paige has been teaching since 2011 and is passionate about developing the next generation of dancers. Her approach combines strong technical training with embodiment practices, supporting dancers to build confidence, connection, and longevity within their careers
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CRAIG WHARMBY - MODERN JAZZ
Trained from a young age at the well-known Pat Thompson’s Dance School in Liverpool, Craig later studied for three years at the renowned Liverpool Theatre School, training in all genres of dance, drama, and musical theatre. His passion for teaching emerged early, and at just 18 he founded his own dance school, which quickly grew to 250 members, becoming one of the largest in Liverpool.
He has choreographed thousands of shows, worked in major UK theatres and pop videos, and trained many successful industry dancers and artists. After appearing as a commercial choreographer on the TV series Dance Mums, he opened AYAW Dance Studios, now one of Liverpool’s leading studios. His family, all professional dancers, trained under him. For over 12 years, he has also lectured part-time at LIPA. In recent years, his Legacy Jazz Training Program has expanded nationwide, inspiring dancers of all ages while preserving the future of jazz.
Full programme now released! ✨
And it's a good one!
You can now view all dance lectures available for the World Dance Convention 2026.
From Modern Jazz to Argentine Tango there is something for everyone.
The Contemporary Modern Jazz faculty will be launching the NEW Advanced 1 Contemporary Modern Jazz Set Studies and there will be an open forum at the end of the fringe lectures for a members' Q and A with the CEO, COO and panel of directors.
Which lecture are you looking forward to?
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AMY HEALD - SEQUENCE
Amy Heald, FIDTA is an experienced teacher and examiner who owns and runs the busy @stargaze_dance_academy in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Here, pupils of all ages and abilities from Social Dancers through to Competitors and Professionals can enjoy all of the Ballroom branch styles following the IDTA syllabus.
Amy has a particular passion for Classical Sequence following her tutelage from the late Derek Tonks and was thrilled to have received the John Knight Fellowship of the Year Award for Classical Sequence in 2022.
She is passionate about her position as the Classical and Modern Sequence Chairperson for the IDTA North East Area Committee.
Amy’s pupils regularly take part in the IDTA Medallist competitions and she is very proud to have trained many Nationwide Champions in this genre.
Booking is now open! 🎉🎉
Join us in Blackpool for a weekend that includes high quality dance lectures, our popular Inventive Dance competition, and a Social Dance for all ending with our fabulous Dinner Dance.
More details to follow...👀
🔗 Booking link in Bio 📲
Make it count!
This is your opportunity to show us your talent ✨
Good luck to all dancers taking part in the IDTA Freestyle & Street Dance Scholarships this weekend 🍀
