October 5th 2011
Last weekend saw Ian and I flying the flag for IDS and the UK with our booth at the UDMA Dance Resource Show in Atlanta. We saw many existing customers who told us how amazed they were with the speed our our delivery and how their students loved the new ABT leotards and skirts. There were also great comments about our boys ABT range as well as our accessories.
I was delighted to be able to attend my first board meeting as a member of the board of UDMA.
Quote of the show from Debbie Wells of The Dance Factory Inc, Austell, Georgia (pictured below with some of her teachers): “We ordered hats on Saturday and had them by Wednesday! Excellent service!”
September 29th 2011
Ian and I are on our way to the next UDMA Dance Resource and Costume Show in Atlanta. We are looking forward to meeting up with you if you saw Carrie on our booth last year as well meeting lots of new people.
We left our Devon home on a glorious autumn morning so had to have a walk round the garden before we left. I just had to share this real life stage prop which was growing in the garden!
September 26th 2011
Last week my lovely friend Jane Devine came back to Devon so Ian and I took her out to supper so we could catch up on all the Australian dance news.
Jane was a Genee medalist and danced with The Royal Ballet Company. Eventually she moved to Devon and became my PA before moving to Australia to be with family.it was so lovely to see her again-and we had a great meal too!
September 26th 2011
Take a look at the Web Exclusive button on our website www.ids.co.uk for a fantastic selection of new web exclusive adult costumes including this fab skeleton tutu and the Hippy Lady which is an instant show number at an unbelievable price!
September 18th 2011
I was very warmly welcomed to the NATD London meeting where the new logoed uniform which we have just launched. was shown for the first time. Some delightful young girls modelled the leotards, all of which have the NATD logo on them and you can see them here with myself and Annette Pearson who has worked really hard with the Theatre committee to create this lovely new uniform range.
Everyone at IDS wishes all members good luck with their New Look NATD and we look forward to a long and happy partnership.
September 18th 2011
Last Saturday I was invited to cut the ribbon and officially “open” the new Studios of Danceworks Devon in Newton Abbot. Ian came with me and we had a lovely time and were looked after beautifully by Pauline and Rob who have worked so hard on a pretty derelict building to turn it in to a fabulous venue offering lots of different classes. here is a view of the main studio.
September 11th 2011
The launch of Elmhurst Ballet Associates in Plymouth.
Class teacher Marion Lindsay with Elmhurst Artistic Director Desmond Kelly OBE. Students wearing 1st Position ballet shoes supplied by IDS.
September 11th 2011
It has been an incredibly hectic summer with IDS represented at three major US dance teacher events and our very special catalogue launch at the Royal Ballet School as well as the first ever International Dance Teacher Conference which IDS staged at the Royal Ballet School in Covent Garden.
Now it’s back to the start of another busy school year for us all.
This weekend we will be helping some very good customers and friends to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their school and I will be popping down to Plymouth to meet Desmond Kelly as he launches the Ballet Associate Programme for Elmhurst Ballet School.
Saturday night also sees the launch of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC 1 and everyone at IDS will be cheering on Anton after he stole the hearts of many of us at our Conference. Here’s my favourite conference moment!
August 23rd 2011
Here we are at our first ever International Dance Teachers’ Conference launching our 2011 Diamond Book.
The evening was rounded off with an incredible Gala Performance including Sarah Lamb’s ‘Dying Swan’ and our special guests from a top UK talent show!
The delegates are having a fabulous time, joining in dance classes with stars such as Steven McRae, Lizzie Gough and Anton Du Beke.
August 12th 2011
What a wonderful time we have had at the fabulous Red Rock Resort for the Dance Teacher Web Expo and conference. It is such a friendly conference and gives plenty of opportunity for delegates and vendors to really get to know each other. We have made many new friends and look forward to seeing them again next year!
I know we will be back. However we are about to leave for the airport and our 10 hour flight back home!
Here we are saying goodbye to Steve and Angela.
