About Us

SIPBE - La Sociedad Independiente de Profesores de Baile en Europa (Formally - La Sociedad Internacional De Profesores De Baile En España)

The aim of La Sociedad Independiente de Profesores de Baile en Europa (SIPBE) is to promote dance in all its forms, from Ballet to Ballroom dancing throughout Spain and Europe to a worldwide recognised high standard. Our trained professionals supply up to date techniques and support for our members to help maintain and improve teaching standards to those who can continue to spread dance and give enjoyment and pleasure to others.

The SIPBE was originally formed by international dance teachers and examiners based in Spain who wanted to create an internationally recognised dance society within Spain and Europe. All our Members are fully qualified and have entered the Society by proof of qualification from a recognised society or have taken a professional examination within the Society. All examiners are fully qualified and have been accepted by our examiner’s board.

The Society holds regular medal tests and examinations in all branches at their Centre in Calpe. Members may also request an examination to be held at their own studio. Further details of examinations are available here.

On joining the Society members will receive a bona fide certificate as proof of their qualifications and yearly membership card. Newsletters will be sent and from time to time we hold open days, coffee mornings, get-togethers and conferences.  The Society will also assist you, where appropriate, in any way it can to further your professional or dancing career. Further details on upcoming news and events are available here.
Through the Society you can purchase shoes, dancewear, theory books, DVD's and more. All items available from our SIPBE shop can be accessed from here.

We have two working committees: The Stage Branch Committee to cover Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz/Modern, Singing and Drama; and a Ballroom Committee to cover Ballroom, Latin American, Old Time, Modern Sequence, and Disco as well as having specialists to cover non core subjects including Cheerleading, Line Dancing, Streetdance and Flamenco. These committees will be pleased to address any queries or questions you may have. Further details on dance styles available through the society are available here.

Registrations and Members’ fees will be issued on request. There are special rates for student teachers and non active members. Further information on membership is available here.