Association Profile

On May 2, 1949 a historical meeting took place at the studio of Miss Mildred Wickson.  A small group of fourteen dedicated dance teachers gathered to consider forming an Association of Canadian Dance Teachers.  A one day convention and meeting was planned for Sunday October 23, 1949.  Dame Ninnette De Valois sent Harold Turner and four young students from the Sadlers Wells Company, London England.  After this event the Canadian Dance Teachers’ Association became a reality with Mildred Wickson as the first President and Jean Crawford as Secretary.  One of the first ventures financed by the newly formed Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association was to sponsor the cross Canada auditions for promising ballet students who formed the nucleus of the now Internationally renowned National Ballet Company of Canada.

Our Mission:

To promote friendship and the exchange of knowledge.

Information

CDTA is a nationally recognized body whose aims are to establish and maintain, throughout Canada, a formal non-profit organization of qualified dance teachers.

Interested candidates must pass an examination in the discipline of their choice.

Key Benefits

• Professional accreditation
• Recognized globally
• Reduced fees on workshops
• Progressive syllabus
• Professional development