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23-635: It is organised into four academic schools: BIMM Music Institute, Institute for Contemporary Theatre, Screen and Film School, and Performers College . Courses are delivered at eight city-based campuses located across the UK, Ireland and Germany. It was founded in 2001 as the Brighton Institute of Modern Music, changing its name to the British and Irish Modern Music Institute in 2011 upon the opening of its Dublin campus, before shortening to BIMM Institute in 2018. It

46-522: A cohesive bridge between the work covered in the Grades and the work of the professional examinations. Dancers who have achieved a high level examination pass in an ISTD dance subject can progress into teacher training with the organisation. The teacher training is provided through approved dance centres and consists of both theory and practical examinations designed to demonstrate the candidates ability and knowledge to teach dance. People who successfully complete

69-660: A leisure activity and the organisation provides a structured examinations system that caters for pupils from beginner to professional level. At the higher levels, ISTD teachers can provide training for people wishing to pursue dance as a profession, either as a performer or dance teacher. Typically, most subjects have a series of graded examinations. These progress from Pre-Primary & Primary and up through numbers Grades (Grade 1, Grade 2, etc.), with Vocational graded examinations at Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 levels. Some subjects have differing examination systems, some offering medal tests and other awards. The grade system

92-735: A three year professional vocational course leading to the National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre , a further education qualification validated by Trinity College, London and placed at Level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework . The college also offers 3 year degree courses in Musical Theatre and Acting, validated by BIMM University. Performers College has a history of feeding artists into West End theatre , dance companies and other areas of

115-696: Is accredited to the Council for Dance Education & Training and is inspected by Ofsted as part of its role as a provider of Dance and Drama Awards. In 2019 Performers College became part of BIMM University. In 2021 Performers College announced that they would be opening a second campus in Birmingham. In 2024 Performers College merged with the Institue for Contemporary Theatre, expanding into Brighton and Manchester. Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing ( ISTD )

138-515: Is also a member of the British Dance Council . It hosts various competitions in many different formats including Modern Ballroom , Latin American , Classical Ballet and Tap Dance as well as contemporary styles like Disco Freestyle. The ISTD is organised into two main faculty boards. Dancesport coordinates dance techniques that are normally performed in a ballroom or dance hall. Theatre

161-642: Is an international dance teaching and examination board based in London , England . The registered educational charity, which was established on 25 July 1904 as the Imperial Society of Dance Teachers , provides training and examinations in a range of dance styles and certified dance teacher courses. The ISTD is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and the Council for Dance Education and Training and

184-628: Is concerned with stage and film performance. The Cecchetti Society is also part of the ISTD. It exists to preserve the Cecchetti method of classical ballet training. The ISTD is also represented on the committees of numerous other arts, dance and culture related organisations. The Imperial Society of Dance Teachers was formed on 25 July 1904 at the Hotel Cecil in Covent Garden , London . Robert Morris Crompton

207-1274: Is especially adapted to different ages of pupils, and as a basis for dance as an activity in schools or other similar institutions. Grade Examinations may be taken in Classical Ballet (Cecchetti and Imperial methods), Modern Theatre, Tap, National Dance, Classical Greek, Classical Indian, Modern Ballroom, Latin American, Disco Freestyle, Rock 'n' Roll, Contemporary Dance, Sequence and Street Dance. Grades 1-6 are accredited by Ofqual , but some Faculties have additional Grades prior to Grade 1, that is, Pre-Primary and Primary. Class Examinations may be taken in Classical Ballet (Cecchetti and Imperial methods), Classical Greek, Tap and Modern Theatre. Medal tests may be taken in Modern Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence, Disco Freestyle, Rock 'n' Roll, Country & Western, Classical Greek, Tap, Modern Theatre and National. The levels progress from Under 6, Under 8, Social Dance Test, Pre-Bronze Dance Test, to Bronze, Silver, Gold, Gold Star and higher awards for Dancesport medals. The Vocational Grades are accredited by Ofqual and include Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2. These examinations form

230-485: Is organised into four academic schools: BIMM Music Institute, MetFilm School, MetStudios, and Performers College . Courses are delivered at nine city-based campuses located across the UK, Ireland and Germany. BIMM Institute was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in the UK by an order from the Privy Council on 14 March 2019, having demonstrated that it met the criteria to become a recognised body for awarding degrees in

253-642: Is the principal policy making body of the organisation and rules on recommendations made by the faculty boards and committees, which are represented on the Board. Key administrative duties are performed by executive members, the Finance, Audit & General Purposes Committee and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The Board of Trustees also includes the Grand Council, a group of eminent dance professionals. The work of

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276-531: The ISTD became incorporated with Victor Silvester in the new role of chairman. In 1953 the Grand Council of the ISTD was formed. Notable persons from many areas of British society joined the council. It serves to improve communication with key people in British arts and society. The ISTD is most noted for the use of medal tests, and the ISTD format has been used as a model for similar award systems by many other dance organisations. The idea of medal tests first came from another dance teaching organisation, but it

299-598: The ISTD is divided into two main branches; the Dancesport Faculties Board and the Theatre Faculties Board. These two faculty boards coordinate the work of the faculty committees, which are grouped to reflect the similarities between them. For example, the Dancesport board consists of dance techniques which are normally performed in a ballroom or dance hall setting, both socially and competitively, whereas

322-477: The Theatre board, as the name suggests, consists of dance techniques which usually have a connection to stage or film. The ISTD consists of twelve faculty committees, which are divided between the two Faculty Boards. Each faculty committee is responsible for the technical and artistic development of a specific dance technique within the ISTD. The work of a faculty committee includes the continued development of

345-589: The UK. As such, BIMM Institute has overall responsibility for the academic standards and the quality of the qualifications they offer, and are able to award their own undergraduate and master's degrees. BIMM degrees were previously accredited by the University of Sussex . BIMM Dublin courses are validated by Technological University Dublin . BIMM was granted full university status by the Department for Education in 2022. Kirk Brandon of punk rock band Theatre of Hate

368-429: The entertainments industry. It is one of 21 schools selected to allocate Dance and Drama Awards , a government funded scholarship scheme to subsidise the cost of professional dance, drama and musical theatre training at leading institutions. The college is an approved centre for the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and is authorised to offer nationally recognised qualifications in dance teaching. The college

391-574: The form of medal tests or graded examinations. An accredited awarding body, the ISTD offers qualifications that can be submitted for credit on the National Qualifications Framework . The organisation structure of the ISTD is divided into three levels, the Administrative Council, Faculty Boards and Faculty Committees. The board of trustees is responsible for the overall governance of the ISTD and consists of executives and elected members, headed by ISTD Chair, Michael Elliott. The board of trustees

414-405: The syllabi for the relevant dance technique, the regulation and control of examinations and the organisation of lectures, teacher training courses, seminars and other events. The ISTD is primarily a dance examination board, with teacher members delivering its syllabi to students in both private and mainstream education. The majority of people who study the ISTD syllabus are people pursuing dance as

437-727: Was a tutor at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music in 2012. Robin Guy , drummer for Rachel Stamp and Sham 69 , also taught at BIMM. 50°49′12″N 0°07′52″W  /  50.820°N 0.131°W  / 50.820; -0.131 Performers College Performers College is an independent, co-educational college specialising in performing arts . It is based across four sites in Birmingham, Brighton, Essex and Manchester. Performers College an independent college, providing vocational training in dance and musical theatre. Key areas of study include ballet , tap , jazz and contemporary dance, singing and drama . The college operates

460-545: Was granted university status in 2022, and the name changed to the present one. BIMM was founded in 2001 by Damian Keyes , Kevin Nixon, Bruce Dickinson and Sarah Clayman who subsequently sold the institute to Sovereign Capital in March 2010. In 1983, Drumtech was founded by Francis Seriau, later becoming Tech Music School. In 2010, BIMM acquired Tech Music School London and in 2014 Tech Music School changed its name to BIMM London. BIMM

483-492: Was its first President. The first ISTD congress was held in 1906 and a congress has subsequently been held every year, with the exception of a brief period during the war years. Its in-house publication Dance Journal (now titled DANCE ) was first published in September 1907. In 1924 the separate branches, which later became faculties, were formed, and in 1925 the society became the "Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance". In 1945,

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506-461: Was purchased by Intermediate Capital Group in 2020. Due to changes in student demand, BIMM Hamburg closed at the end of the 2023 academic year. BIMM University is the second largest provider of creative industries higher education in the UK, with around 8,300 students. It offers courses in a wide range of music, film, performing arts and creative technology subjects. Courses are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university

529-413: Was the ISTD, which first developed the widespread use of the medal test system throughout the UK and internationally. The ISTD is a government recognised dance teaching organisation and examination board, which trains and certifies teachers to deliver its syllabus to students in both private and mainstream dance education. The ISTD offers syllabi in a range of dance styles, which are typically delivered in

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