PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY – DANCE LEARN CONNECT 2023. SAVE THE DATE!   Dance Learn Connect is back in 2023 so don’t forget to save the date!!!   Be inspired to launch into the New Year at this online event where you will learn from industry...

EXAMINATIONS UPDATE   Hello from the Exams Team.   We know most of you are relishing in concert season which is such an exciting time for everyone involved. There are two quick updates from us about exams in the New Year.   Exam Date Requests   The...

Welcome Alex!   Alex came on board in late October 2022 to manage the accredited training arm of ATOD.   Coming from a teaching, assessment and operational background in both the private and public sectors, Alex has a passion for high-quality education and...

SCHOLARSHIPS UPDATE   ATOD Scholarship Event Changes   Recently the board of ATOD undertook a review of the State and Australasian Scholarship Event format and rules and have agreed on some significant changes.   A fully revised document is being...

MEET THE EXAMINER!   MELISSA CHORA – QUEENSLAND   Melissa is a dedicated and passionate teacher, whose love for the arts and dance in particular, resonates in all she does.   As a primary school teacher, she believes in guiding and nurturing the...

STUDIO SPOTLIGHT     We would love to highlight your wonderful studio and students in our upcoming editions of this newsletter.  Please send your studio name, location and photos through to marketing@atod.net.au. BACK TO THE NOV/DEC...

SYSTEMS OF TRAINING UPDATE   Full Syllabus Update Document Available   When the ATOD@Work teaching platform (teachers.atod.net.au) was launched, all previous corrections and adjustments to the teaching syllabus were incorporated into the current online...

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE   2023 Membership   As we get close to the holiday period, we would like to advise a change to the process of renewing your membership. Early in January you will receive an email from ATOD advising that your membership fees are now due and...

ATOD International Dance Awards    Congratulations to all performers, teachers, studios and parents on the exceptional standard presented this year for the 2022 pre-recorded ATOD International Dance Awards.  ATOD International are extremely grateful for the...

STUDIO SUPERSTARS!   SHARE YOUR STUDIO PHOTOS AND VIDEOS!   At ATOD we really love to use real photos, not stock images, for our publications, website and advertisements. However, it is difficult for us to obtain them! Please let us showcase YOUR wonderful...