CDET meaning in Community ?

What is Council for Dance Education and Training mean?

The Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre—CDMT (formerly known as CDET—Council for Dance Education and Training) is the quality assurance and membership body for the professional dance, drama and musical theatre industries. CDMT was founded in 1979 and it is the industry body offering quality assurance and membership services to institutions delivering training, education and assessment in dance, drama and musical theatre.

Overview

Accredits excellent professional training at full-time dance, drama and musical theatre schools—providing the industry benchmark of quality since 1979Validates the world's leading awarding organisations which offer performing arts qualificationsWorks with Affiliates and Collaborative Bodies to develop the highest standards of programme provision across the performing artsRecognises, by means of the Recognised Awards Scheme, pre-vocational dance, drama and musical theatre schools and teachersProvides membership and other specialist services through the Conference of Professional Dance Schools, Awarding Organisations Committee, Steering Group for the Dance and Drama Awards (DaDA), Affiliate meetings and Graded Examinations ForumNegotiates with government authorities on issues of education funding, policy and regulationManages a substantial public-facing online platform which promotes members and core services, as well as administering two information websites for DaDA dadainfo.org.uk and Graded Examinations gradedexams.com respectivelyPublishes the UK Guide which is the definitive resource for those seeking information on quality provision in the sector (this is sponsored by Spotlight)Operates a free comprehensive information service for students, parents, teachers, artists and employers reference