Associated Board of Dance
A Not-For-Profit organisation
The Associated Board of Dance Ltd (by guarantee)
ABD is a dance examination board that offers regulated examinations in dance core subjects which are accredited by GQAL & OFQUAL and offers accredited technical examinations and medal tests in all forms of dance.
​ABD are corporate members of 'The British Dance Council' (BDC), The Theatre Dance Council International (TDCI) and also fully accredited members of the "Board of Dance Qualifications & Training" (BDQT) - comparability studies are regularly held with other recognised dance awarding organisations to ensure quality is maintained across the board.
ABD offers examinations and Medal Tests in the following:
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Classical
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Theatre Dance
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Contemporary
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Commercial
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Ballroom and Latin American
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Freestyle
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Irish Dancing
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Speech and Drama
The Associated Board of Dance is a recognised Awarding Body and is a member of the:
BDC - British Dance Council, BDQT - Board of Dance Qualifications & Training, SARA - Sports and Recreation Alliance, TDCI - Theatre Dance Council International.
GQAL - Graded Qualifications Alliance