About All England Dance
All England Dance celebrates dancers aged from three to 21 years. Performers qualify through a network of nationwide nominated festivals to participate in one of the five Regional Finals in May.
Our Values & History
We were founded in 1923 and since that time we have gained a reputation for excellence.
AED is a charity whose mission is to support growth and inclusion through dance. It is through competition we learn tenacity and many other attributes including self confidence, the ability to perform in public and most importantly of all, graciousness in participation.
The competition is a fun experience where brilliance is celebrated but taking part is everything.
Affiliated to the British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance and Speech of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was patron.
Trustees
Jacquie Brunjes
Chair
Gavin Sampson
Chair of the Finance Committee
Christine Wagstaff
Senior Independent Director
Brenda Garratt-Glassman
Dr Nathan James
Linda Lear
Jenni Lewin Turner
Nicky Lewis
Sue Passmore
Carol Porter
Jill Redford
Claire Singers
Kris Taylor
Dr Sue Waldock
Director of Operations
Jo Wagstaff
Board Of Regional Directors
Chair: Jo Wagstaff
Elaine Bailey, Emma Barnard, Lynne Casey, Louise Cooper, Nicky Lewis, Judy Sawyer, Lorraine Thomas
Senior Independant Director: Christine Wagstaff
Subsidiary Boards
Nominations Committee: Christine Wagstaff, Dr Sue Waldock
Finance Committee: Gavin Samson, Christine Wagstaff, Kris Taylor
Extension Programme: Brenda Garret Glassman, Sue Passmore
Scholarships & Bursaries: Christine Wagstaff, Dr Sue Waldock, Carol Porter
Artistic Committee: Dr Nathan James & adjudicators
Safeguarding & Risk: Linda Lear, Kris Taylor
People: Dr Sue Waldock, Jill Redfern
EDI and Development Legacies Trusts Foundations: Jenni Lewin Turner
Honorary Life Members
Jill Baird, Rita Deller, Judy Deverill, Yvonne Gout, John Headford, Vicky Kemp, Nick Lear, Patricia Lupino Thompson, Valerie Marshall, Jon Massey, Lesley Sewell, Mick Sewell, Mollie Tanner, Beryl Whyatt, Paul Whyatt.
Teachers Committee
Chair and Midlands & North: Helen Leek
East: Sophia Melvin
West: Louise Knapman
South: Louise Cleghorn
South East: Zoe Pennington
Home Counties: Melanie Dudman
Artistic Committee
Chair: Dr Nathan James
Jill Baldock, Karen Blackburn, Jodie Clark, Jill Redford.
Scholarships & Bursaries
Applications for the All-England Dance Scholarship are invited from any dancer who has performed at All England Dance Regional or National Finals in the past and who has been accepted for further training at a Conservatoire UK or on a CDMT accredited course, due to commence in autumn 2023.
Please see links below for further information on CDMT Accredited courses and Conservatoires UK.
The scholarship is worth £3,000 per annum for a three- year course and is subject to an audition on Saturday 24th June 2023. As the scholarship is means tested, candidates will be invited to audition once application forms have been reviewed.
The audition will compromise of one ballet and one jazz class. Candidates pursuing a Musical Theatre Course should prepare a song. An interview by a Panel of the AED Board will follow.
Any dancer wishing to apply for the scholarship should contact Jo Wagstaff via email to request an application form.
Important dates:
- Application forms should be returned by 13th May 2023
- Candidates will be notified by 27th May 2023
- Audition and Interview 24th June 2023 at Performers College, Birmingham, B5 5SR
Supporting
Charities & Organisations
We are very proud to work with and support the following charities and organisations.
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The TIRED Movement was founded in 2020 as a social enterprise (not for profit) to raise awareness about racial injustice within the industry and the importance of representation in dance education. The movement has gained great momentum and support from the dance community and has made great strides towards implementing change across all sectors.
“The more voices we hear, the louder we become”
Notice of Meeting
AED’s formal Annual General meeting will take place on 10 December 2023 by Zoom.
The Trustees would like to invite anyone interested – festival, adjudicator or competitor – to join the meeting at 10am to hear our Chair Jacqueline Brunjes summarise AEDs achievements this year and our plans for the future.
Please email our Director of Operations or Company Secretary to let us know if you would like to join the meeting and a Zoom link will be forwarded to you.
Business to be discussed will be:
