Professional Diploma in Benesh Movement Notation (PDBMN)

One year of full-time or two years of part-time

Location:

Distance learning

Start:

Duration:

One year of full-time or two years of part-time

Language

English

Fees:

£7,500

Level/Credits:

PCBMN at ‘Distinction’ level, or have equivalent knowledge

The PDBMN is the highest award we teach and will prepare you to become a Benesh Choreologist. It gives you the skills to use BMN for the professional recording and reconstruction of movement. It also prepares you for employment as a Benesh Choreologist in a repertory dance company.

This is a flexible programme, offering a combination of distance learning and professional practice over one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. The programme may start at any time during the year, at the discretion of the head of Benesh International.

The programme is only open to those with a detailed knowledge of BMN. You should have completed the Professional Certificate in Benesh Movement Notation with Distinction.

PDBMN Information Booklet

To apply, please complete the application form below and return it to beneshinternational@rad.org.uk.

If you have studied a programme other than the Professional Certificate in Benesh Movement Notation (PCBMN), you must submit a reference.

PDBMN Reference Form 2024

For more information about Retraining Grants and to find out if you are eligible to apply, please click on the link below:

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Professional Diploma in Benesh Movement Notation (PDBMN) Application form

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1. Start Date

I wish to start the programme in:(Required)

Please give month and year, and indicate whether approximate or definite dates

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.

Notation education & qualifications(Required)

Dance education & qualifications(Required)

Relevant employment history, work/dance experience etc.(Required)

4. Personal Statement

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 (where the applicant has NOT studied PCBMN) to
Benesh International, Royal Academy of Dance, 188 York Road, London SW11 3JZ or beneshinternational@rad.org.uk

PDBMN 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 PDBMN + 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.

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