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"To live is to be musical, starting with the blood dancing in your veins. Everything living has a rhythm."

The International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA) has over 5,000 professional members in 57 countries. The IDTA (based near you in Brighton) is one of the world's largest dance teaching groups. Members teach thousands of students across the globe

IDTA, since 1967

Syllabus Uniformity

Every technique or movement is taught identically by certified instructors.

Safe Practice

Teaching methods are structurally sound and physically safe for dancers of all ages.

Evolving Styles

Classical techniques are preserved while new modern genres are continually integrated.

The International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) has a global network of over 5,000 professional dance teachers operating across 57 countries.

About us History of IDTA

Staff at the IDTA

IDTA President

Lynn is an IDTA examiner and a Faculty Member for both Ballroom and Latin American. She has been on the Board of Directors for several years and was named President Elect for 2025.

Lynn Armsby IDTA President
President Elect

Loraine is an IDTA director and member of the Freestyle Faculty and Quality Assurance Panel.

Loraine Hastings President Elect
Financial Director

Michael is the IDTA’s Financial Director, serving on the current Financial and General Purposes Committee, Quality Assurance Panel and IT Committee.

Michael Sandham Financial Director

Latest News

The IDTA recently announced the passing of founding member Patrick Donaghey on June 26, 2026, just a few weeks shy of his 100th birthday.