Become a Member
By becoming a member of the British Ballet Organization you are directly contributing to its continuing success and future development as one of the leading dance awarding bodies. Your membership subscription helps to ensure the BBO's heritage, including its Headquarters at Woolborough House, is maintained and its future secured.
Your membership fee will help to increase the range of resources, including the syllabi, available for teachers and students.
Your feedback regarding events, activities and examinations is always welcome and helps to improve the quality of BBO's customer service for centres, teachers and students.
As members of the BBO, both teachers and students benefit from the following:
The BBO's Examination and Teaching Qualifications in Classical Ballet, Tap and Jazz are included in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and are recognised by the Government body, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). The BBO is a Corporate Member of Dance UK, a membership organisation working to promote a healthy, diverse and dynamic future for dance. It also offers opportunities and resources for teachers, including access to Dance UK's insurance scheme. The BBO is validated by the Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET) which promotes excellence in dance education and training, advocates on behalf of the private dance sector and teaching communities, and informs the work of government and other agencies working in dance. The Director of the BBO is a Trustee of the CDET representing the Dance Examining Societies on the Dance Education and Training Board The Organization is represented by two Trustees on the board of the Dance Teachers' Benevolent Fund.
TEACHER MEMBERSHIP
Full Teacher Members are entitled to the following:
- Enter candidates for BBO examinations
- Enter students for the BBO Scholarship Scheme
- The Dancer magazine
- Teachers' mail-outs
- Attendance at Teachers' Annual Professional Development
- Attendance at all BBO courses
- Access to the BBO Teachers' only secure area of our website
- A listed entry in CDET's UK Directory of Registered Dance Teachers
- Advertise themselves as Fully Qualified BBO Teachers, eg. in Yellow Pages
- Attendance at BBO Dance Days
- Observing monthly Scholars classes
- Quality Assurance Manual
- Access to BBO Library and Archives
Upon receipt of subscription payment, all teachers will be allocated a membership number and a Regional Representative according to their area. All new Teacher Members must hold the Diploma in Dance Teaching at Level 4 in the National Qualifications Framework. Qualifications gained from another recognised or validated dance examining board will be accepted. Tuition in the BBO syllabus may be required and a possible assessment in the workplace.
COST
Teacher Membership, annual fee of £120, payable on 1 January each year. Existing teachers will receive a renewal form in December.
STUDENT TEACHER MEMBERSHIP
Student Teacher Members are entitled to the following:
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All Student Teachers will receive a Membership card and number and will be allocated a Regional Representative according to their area.
COST
Student Teacher Membership, annual fee £80, payable on 1 January each year. Existing Student Teachers will receive a renewal form in December.
AFFILIATED MEMBERSHIP
Affiliated Membership is only available to Full Teaching Members.
- This membership would suit retired teachers or those who may wish to temporarily relinquish their Teacher Membership for a time.
- Affiliated Membership is for a minimum of 3 years.
- Members receive a copy of The Dancer and selected mail-outs, but cannot enter candidates for examinations.
- Members are welcome to attend the Teachers' Professional Development Programme.
COST
Affiliated Membership, annual fee of £40, payable on 1 January each year. Existing Affiliates will receive a renewal form in December.
SENIOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Senior Student Membership is compulsory for those who have passed Grade 5 in any dance style and wish to continue their BBO studies at the higher grade and vocational levels. This does not apply to students only entering for Assessments and Performance Awards.
Senior Student Members benefit from the following:
- Access to the BBO's Senior Grades and Vocational examinations at Levels 2 and 3 in the National Qualifications Framework
- Membership card
- Reduction on BBO Dance Days
- Reduction on courses
- The Dancer magazine
- Regular student newsletters direct from Headquarters
COST
Senior Student Membership, annual fee of £20, payable each year.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Student Membership is for those who have gained Grade 1 in any dance style and up to Grade 5, or Performance Awards at any level or Assessment Dances and Freestyle Dance Awards.
Student Members benefit from the following:
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COST
Student Members, annual fee of '12, payable each year.
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
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Click here for Student Membership form 2010 |
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Click here for Teacher Membership form 2010 |
If you wish to learn more about BBO examinations and dance training, please contact your local BBO school. To find BBO registered teacher and schools, please see our map
Telephone 0208 748 1241