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Former Artistic Director of Rambert, the UK’s leading contemporary dance company, Mark Baldwin OBE, has today become Patron of bbodance, the new name for the British Ballet Organization. Mr Baldwin joins recent Patrons, Strictly Come Dancing Judge, Craig Revel Horwood and Artistic Director of Elmhurst Ballet School, Robert Parker, in promoting bbodance’s journey to achieve excellence in multi-genre dance teaching and engage with its membership.
"I am very impressed with the energy and mobility of bbodance. It is inspiring and humbling to support the artistic journey of an organisation with such a long history and with active members in so many regions. Touring is a fundamental part of my artistic vision, and the reach of bbodance is closely aligned with that," Mr Baldwin stated.
"I have known Mark for many years and know how passionate he is about contemporary dance. He is undoubtedly a visionary and has dedicated his professional life to upholding and developing choreographic standards. We are simply thrilled that Mark has agreed to become a Patron. I have no doubt his prestige, knowledge and enthusiasm will be of great help as we continue our journey to modernise and develop bbodance," stated bbodance Executive Chairman and Director of London Studio Centre, Nic Espinosa.
The announcement comes shortly after the release of bbodance's first Contemporary Dance Syllabus, a unique syllabus for Grade 1 students that fulfils the Learning Objectives of mainstream Primary and Secondary Education. The syllabus was launched at this year's flagship bbodance event for students and teachers, Dance Days, attended by bbodance Patron, Craig Revel Horwood.
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