MEET THE TEAM
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MEET THE TEAM ✨
The members of the IDTA South East Area Committee work tirelessly to help promote and support IDTA members and their schools. Meeting three times a year, they discuss important issues and organise various annual events in the South East of the UK.
Events include area qualifying competitions for the IDTA Nationwide Finals, an annual dinner dance and workshop day and even an AGM and workshop day for members and their students. Each of the committee members are a vital part of the team and bring years of teaching experience and dance expertise to support this vibrant area.
LINDA BELLINGER - CHAIRPERSON AND NATIONWIDE REPRESENTATIVE
Linda is a lifetime member of the IDTA and a Fellow in Ballroom and Latin American. A well known international adjudicator and coach, she was elected onto the IDTA South East Area Committee over ten years ago and has been an active member since that time.
Linda has held a variety of positions of office including Vice Chairwoman and Chairwoman and more recently Welfare Officer. Having run her own school for well over thirty years, she continues to teach classes and train competitors at her daughter’s studio in Southampton. Linda attends all festivals and meetings and often compares for the competitions, which she enjoys greatly.
KEELY COLBORNE - VICE CHAIRMAN AND SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Keely joined the committee in 2015 at the AGM. A Fellow and Principal of a busy School in Aldershot, she trains amateurs for exams and competition work and professionals for IDTA teaching qualifications.
A three time Carl Alan Award Nominee and coach of her national champion team Remain Nameless, Keely has lectured for the IDTA both Nationally and Internationally. She continues to enjoy working on the committee and has just taken over the organisation of the Street Competition..
Keely also qualified as an examiner in June 2026.
PHILIP DIMENT- COMMITTEE MEMBER AND BOARD OF DIRECTOR
Philip has acted as South East Area Chairman twice. He is also an IDTA Director, Examiner and Past President of the IDTA working tirelessly to promote both our regional section of the IDTA and the Association as a whole.
Philip has served on the South East Area Committee for over 20 years and is a hardworking and valued member, attending meetings and medallist festivals managing the door and acting as compère many times.
He continues to teach, examine and adjudicate internationally and trains professionals from his established school in Southampton.
CHRISTINE DIMENT - SECRETARY
Joining the committee in 2002, Christine was elected Area Secretary in 2004. In 2017 she was proud to be awarded the IDTA Exceptional Service Award for her commitment to the IDTA and the South East Area also that year her IDTA Life Membership.
Christine continues to teach from her busy school in Southampton and enjoys working with the committee on the the events. She is in charge of organising the trophies and awards for the various competitions we offer in the South East. As Secretary she produces letters and minutes for meetings held for the area.
ELLIOT PLATE - TREASURER
Elliot joined the committee in 2021 at the AGM. A regular choreographer for the IDTA in Street, Elliot has lectured nationally and regionally on a regular basis, choreographing one of the sections for the Online Street Scholarships 2021 and teaching a lecture for the IDTA Freestyle Congress Online also. Elliot adjudicates in Latin American and Ballroom regularly and is excited to be working on the committee.
STACEY FARLEY - PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER AND NATIOWIDE REPRESENTATIVE
Stacey joined the committee in September 2025 at the AGM. A Fellow and Principal of a busy School in Aldershot, she trains amateurs for exams and competition work and professionals for IDTA teaching qualifications.
A Carl Alan Award Nominee and coach of her national champion team Remain Nameless alongside her sister Keely. Stacey has lectured for the IDTA many times as is a Fellow in Freestyle and Latin and is continuing to train for her Fellow in Ballroom. She is looking forward to working on the committee in the year to come.
Stacey also qualified as an examiner in June 2026.
FREYA HUCKLE - DEPUTY FIRST AID OFFICER
Freya qualified as a dance teacher in 2013 and has been teaching dance since the age of 16. She has experience teaching both children and adults and has worked alongside Keely and Stacey at Fusion Dance Academies for many years. Freya has attended the South East Area AGM and Annual Congress for many years and is looking forward to becoming more involved within the area.
Alongside her dance teaching, Freya works as an Assistant Manager at a nursery, where she has gained a range of transferable skills including first aid, safeguarding and leadership. She is looking forward to working alongside the rest of the committee over the coming year, sharing ideas, developing together and helping deliver the best possible opportunities and experiences for members in the area.
ANITA KELLY - WELFARE OFFICER AND NATIONWIDE REPRESENTATIVE
Anita joined the committee in 2023 at the AGM. Anita has lectured a number of times for the IDTA swell as being a qualified Adjudicator in Ballroom and Latin American. Anita feels the most important thing for herself in teaching is for her pupils to enjoy themselves whilst learning. since joining the committee Anita has jumped in and become our new Welfare officer.
JULIE SAWYER - HOSTESS
Julie has recently joined the committee in September 2025. She is looking forward to being part of the team and becoming involved in the area activities. She has been teaching both adults and children to dance through her school in Milton Keynes for over 30 years. Julie has been an IDTA Examiner for many years and enjoys going to other schools and meeting members in the area.
CHRIS GREEN - COMMITTEE MEMBER
Chris is a Fellow and Examiner for the IDTA and a long serving member of the Committee. She was the organiser of the Street Competition for many years and also is the First Aid Representative for the area. A Carl Alan Award winner she continues to train professionals in many genres from her studio in Southampton and works alongside the other committee members at the area events and festivals.