Membership

1. The SIPBE is dedicated to assisting and supporting its members’ needs and guiding them throughout the world of dance. So, if you are wishing to qualify as a dance teacher or student teacher, are already a qualified teacher or simply interested in the world of dance, why not join us?

Training to become a qualified dance teacher with the SIPBE is available from SIPBE Examiners and SIPBE members in your area, details are available from SIPBE Head Office or please see the list of dance schools here.
Please contact anyone on the list of Examiners and Schools to enquire about teacher training courses in your chosen subject. Teaching courses can be arranged individually giving you greater flexibility to study at your own pace and gain the necessary supervised teaching experience, which is essential.
Joining us for the first time is very straightforward. Simply fill in the form below, indicating which level of membership you would like, and send it back to us with your payment fees. Please contact head office for up-to-date subscription fees.

2. If you're already a member of the SIPBE, we hope that you are benefiting from your subscription and thank you for your continued support. Please take a moment to fill in the membership renewal form below and send it to our Head office. Subscription fees are renewed yearly in January.

Renewal Form

3. We have a range of membership categories to best suit our members requirements.

There are three levels of teaching qualification the first being Associate level, progressing to Licentiate or Member and finally Fellowship.

Student Teacher/ Provisional membership
Individuals who pass a Student Teacher exam may apply for provisional membership at a reduced annual subscription rate while working towards gaining their Associate qualification. Student teachers must qualify in their designated field within two years.

Non Active
This is available to members who hold Associate Status, Licentiate or Fellowship and who are not actively teaching or entering candidates for examinations.

Find out more about our wide range of membership benefits and how to join by contacting our Membership Services Department.