Professional Certificate in Benesh Movement Notation (PCBMN)

Monday 7 July 2025

3 years

Location:

Distance learning

Start:

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration:

3 years

Language

English

Fees:

£7,500

Apply by:

Thursday 1 May 2025

Level/Credits:

Beginner

This part-time distance learning programme provides a thorough grounding in the principles and use of BMN.

You will learn the fundamental principles and full sign vocabulary of BMN and how to apply these to different types of movement.

The programme is made up of six modules. Two modules are studied per year, allowing you to complete all six in three years. There are two starting points during the year: January and July. Please apply by 1 May 2025 for a July 2025 start, and 1 November 2025 for a January 2026 start.

Knowledge and experience of dance is recommended for all students. Those who achieve Distinction in PCBMN are eligible to study for the Professional Diploma in Benesh Movement Notation.

The following forms should be completed and returned (along with payment of the non-refundable registration fee) by the applicable deadline. You should read the PABMN Terms and Conditions before applying.

PCBMN reference form

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Professional Certificate in Benesh Movement Notation (PCBMN) Application form

Step 1 of 2

1. Start Date and Course of Study

20 weeks per module, 2 modules per year

I wish to start in:(Required)

2. Your contact details

If your contact details change, please inform beneshinternational@rad.org.uk

Name(Required)

Title First/Given Name: Surname/Family Name:

Postal Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

3. Other details

Date of birth

Nationality

Country of permanent residence

Is English your first language?(Required)

If no, describe the extent of your experience of using the English Language to date, specifically your experience of reading, listening and writing in English. Please also include information about any English Language qualifications gained.

RAD Membership number (if applicable)

Do you require any support due to disability or medical condition?(Required)

If yes, please give details.

Academic education & qualifications(Required)

Dance education & qualifications(Required)

Employment history, work/dance experience etc.(Required)

How did you hear about Benesh Movement Notation & What are your reasons for applying for this programme?(Required)

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Please return this form with
1) the non-refundable Registration Fee,
2) the completed Reference Form to
Benesh International, Royal Academy of Dance, 188 York Road, London SW11 3JZ or beneshinternational@rad.org.uk

PCBMN Registration Fee payment form

I have paid the non-refundable registration fee by:(Required)

Bank Transfer
HSBC Bank PLC
31 Holborn Circus, London, EC1N 2HR
Sort Code: 40-11-58
Account Number: 90055948
Account Name: Royal Academy of Dance
IBAN Number: GB48HBUK40115890055948
Swift Code: HBUKGB4194P

For bank transfers please use PCBMN + student initials as reference for payment.
All charges must be borne by the transferor.
When submitting your application, please attach a copy of the bank transfer confirmation to help us to match up the payments. Please ensure that the student’s initials (not those of the transferor, if different) are used. Failure to do so can result in your payment remaining unidentified and your fees considered outstanding.

Attach your bank transfer confirmation here

Max. file size: 128 MB.

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