British Ballet Organisation
| British Ballet Organization | |
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| Abbreviation | BBO |
| Formation | 1930 |
| Type | Dance Examination Board |
| Headquarters |
Woolborough House 39 Lonsdale Road Barnes London SW13 9JP  UK |
| Chairman | Nicholas Espinosa |
| Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Affiliations | Council for Dance Education and Training |
| Website | http://www.bbo.org.uk |
The British Ballet Organization (BBO) is a dance examination board based in London, England.
Overview
The British Ballet Organization was founded in England in 1930 by Edouard Espinosa and Louise Kay, both noted dance teachers. It was established as a dance teaching society and developed a syllabus of Classical Ballet training. The BBO is now one of the leading dance examination boards in the United Kingdom and provides an examination syllabus in Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern Dance, with a teacher training programme that qualifies people to work as dance teachers in the private and state sectors. The BBO is a registered dance awarding body of the Council for Dance Education and Training[1] and its qualifications are accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales, and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.[2]
Teacher Training
The BBO offers the following training courses for prospective dance teachers. Accredited courses are placed at levels 3, 4 or 6 (degree equivalent) on the National Qualifications Framework. Upon completion of the Diploma in Dance Teaching, the teacher becomes authorised to teach the BBO examinations syllabus.
- Certificate in an Introduction to Dance Teaching (Level 3) – Classical Ballet
- Diploma in Dance Teaching (Level 4) – Classical Ballet or Commercial Dance
- Diploma in Dance Teaching (Level 6) - Classical Ballet or Commercial Dance
- Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Dance):(DTLLS)
- Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
- Certificate in Safe and Effective Dance Practice
Countries
The BBO has registered teachers operating in the following countries:
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