The Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET)
the quality assurance agency of the professional dance and musical theatre industries
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What is a CDET Recognised School (RS)?

  • A CDET Recognised School is a pre-vocational dance or musical theatre school that has been awarded the Council’s certificate of good professional practice
  • If you attend or intend taking classes at a local dance or musical theatre school it is essential you do so at a school that distinguishes itself from the large numbers of unregulated 'dance and musical theatre schools' operating throughout the country
  • It is important that you choose a dance or musical theatre school because of its commitment to professional practice, your safety and wellbeing
  • Schools awarded CDET's Recognised School mark demonstrate to students, parents, and guardians that they adhere to the standards demanded by the industry; standards designed to protect and safeguard young people whether dancing for leisure or with an eye to a career in the profession

More information for students and for schools wishing to apply for the Recognised School award is available on this website and by telephone.