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ABOUT US
The ethos of our dance exam board is rooted in fostering a positive and enriching experience for every child who participates in our examinations. Our primary goal is to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in each student, regardless of their aspirations in dance – be it a recreational pursuit or a pathway to a professional career in the arts. We are committed to maintaining high standards in dance training, ensuring that each examination is a fair and accurate reflection of the student's abilities. We recognize and celebrate the diversity of goals within our dance community, offering equal opportunities for those seeking a casual and enjoyable dance experience as well as those aspiring to pursue a more dedicated path in dance. Our exam process is designed not only to evaluate technical proficiency but also to nurture creativity, passion, and a lifelong love for dance.
MEET OUR PEOPLE
At the heart of our mission is the commitment to bring the joy of dance to all, and this is reflected in the friendly and encouraging approach of our examiners. Each examiner is meticulously trained to the high standards set by TDSC, ensuring not only the maintenance of dance excellence in our examinations but also a dedication to our ethos of nurturing and motivating every child. Our examiners go beyond assessing technical proficiency; they strive to create an environment where students feel supported and inspired to showcase their best abilities. We believe in fostering a positive experience for each participant, regardless of their dance aspirations, and our dedicated team of examiners plays a pivotal role in realising this vision by combining expertise with a warm and encouraging demeanor.
Jo Morgan
Hi, I’m Jo – Founder of TDSC
I started TDSC to create a more supportive, inclusive dance exam board—one that values creativity and enjoyment just as much as strong technique.
My own dance journey began as a young student at York Ballet Scholars under the guidance of Louise Brown OBE. I was later invited to train at the Royal Academy of Dance headquarters in London, where I studied under Miss June Mitchell. At 16, I was awarded a scholarship to Bird College, where I completed my Advanced 2 RAD Ballet, as well as Advanced 2 ISTD Ballet, Modern, and Tap.
After performing professionally and working extensively in the industry, I returned home to take over my mum’s dance school and later gained my teaching qualifications with both RAD and ISTD. When I eventually sold the school and relocated, I saw first-hand the barriers experienced teachers faced when trying to qualify with traditional exam boards—despite already achieving excellent results with their students.
That experience sparked the idea for TDSC: an exam board designed to reflect real studio life, support teachers at every stage of their careers, and help both teachers and dancers grow with confidence.
Lauren is a graduate of the prestigious Performers College in Essex. She has performed professionally across the UK in stage shows and pantomimes, and has worked with leading choreographers including Kim Gavin and Brian Rogers. As a founding TDSC examiner, Lauren helped develop the tap and jazz syllabi, and can be seen on the tap videos. She also runs a successful dance school, known for its high standards and creative training.
Rebecca has been teaching dance for over 20 years and runs her own successful school. After gaining her teaching qualifications with the RAD, she went on to specialise in ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, lyrical, and jazz, and is also certified with Acrobatic Arts – and of course, TDSC. Alongside teaching, Rebecca works as a dance festival adjudicator and TDSC examiner, and loves supporting and encouraging the next generation of dancers.
Zoe was lucky enough in her dance training to be taught by TDSC's founder, Jo Morgan. Zoe then went on to gain her teaching qualifications at the North Liverpool Dance Academy. Zoe now owns her own successful dance school and takes pride in teaching the TDSC syllabus. Zoe thoroughly enjoys training and examining the next generation of dancers.
Lucy graduated from Bird College in with a diploma in Professional Musical Theatre and Dance. Prior to her training there, she was fortunate to be taught by TDSC founder Jo herself and features as a dancer in several of the TDSC modern syllabus videos. With over two years of experience teaching the TDSC syllabus, Lucy brings both a deep understanding of the material and a passion for the TDSC ethos to her role as an examiner. She has thoroughly enjoyed visiting and examining at TDSC schools
Katie has over 24 years of teaching experience and is a certified TDSC examiner, specialising in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Acro, Musical Theatre, and Street Dance. She also holds qualifications in cheer, Acrobatic Arts, preschool education, and drama. As the founder of her own studio, Katie runs a successful GCSE Dance programme and has taught in multiple schools. She regularly adjudicates at festivals and competitions across the UK and is passionate about helping young dancers grow.
Mollie's love of performing started from an early age and at the age of 16 she followed her dreams and left home to train at Performers College. After graduating in 2017 she travelled across America and Australia with different shows before joining P&O Australia as a Singer/Dancer and Dance Captain. Mollie is excited to now be working with TDSC as an examiner.
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Sue is a respected dance examiner and adjudicator. She began dancing at two and trained in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Character, and National Dance at the Elizabethan School of Dancing in Portsmouth. For the past 29 years, Sue has led her own successful dance school, guiding hundreds of students through high-quality training, including the TDSC syllabus. She is known for her fairness, empathy, and dedication to helping young dancers grow.