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5 December 2024

Please join us in welcoming new committee members, and celebrate those returning!

Head of Faculty Development: Malcolm Hill
Committee Members: Stephen Arnold, Teresa Jay, Nick Jury, Michelle Lawrence, Argo Oblikas, Claire Thompson
Contactballroom@istd.org

“The Ballroom Faculty is excited to welcome Michelle Chapman and Argo Oblikas to the committee, and is looking forward to engage with their knowledge and expertise in all things Ballroom as we move forward at this exciting time of Medal Test review and syllabus developments. As we look to our future we are re-vitalised and ready for the journey ahead.” - Malcolm Hill, Head of Faculty Development for Modern Ballroom

Head of Faculty Development: Lisa Harrison-Jones
Committee Members: Angeliki Andrinopoulou, Ruth Armstrong, Valerie Jones, André Koschyk, Penny Meekings, Sadie Morgan, Elizabeth Reeves
Contactmodern@istd.org 

“Our newly formed committee have an uncompromising quest for excellence and vision for the evolution of our faculty. Their dedication, creativity and integrity will continue and are deeply honoured and excited to work collaboratively with such a talented group. Many congratulations to our new member, the inspirational teacher and examiner: Angeliki Andrinopoulou, and a sincere thank you to all members that voted” - Lisa Harrison-Jones, Head of Faculty Development for Modern Theatre

Head of Faculty Development: Jason Di Mascio
Committee Members: Andrea Ashton, Antonio Barone, Alison Forrester, Andrew Hindley, Aaron Lissimore, Carla Moore, Carole Moseley
Contacttap@istd.org

"The Tap Faculty is looking forward to continue working with the returning members of the committee, but also excited to welcome Alison Forrester and Carla Moore to the team. Alison was a committee member previously and Carla is a newly appointed member. Their expertise and experience will undoubtedly enhance the committee's collective knowledge and support the faculty's progress in all its endeavours." - Jason Di Mascio, Head of Faculty Development for Tap

Additionally, we welcome Elizabeth Nyman onto the Board of Trustees, as well as Chair Michael Elliot and Trustee Leanne Kirkham, who were re-elected at the AGM to serve their second three-year term of office. 

Many thanks to Sho Shibata, who departs the Board of Trustees, for his hard work during his term. 

More information on our Faculty Committees and their community Facebook groups can be found on the Faculty Committee webpage.

More information about our Board of Trustees members can be found on the Our Trustees webpage

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