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ADJUDICATOR 2025

Jill Baldock

Jill is an adjudicator for The British & International Federation of Festivals, the All England Dance and Dance World Cup.

 

Her initial training was at the Bromley School on Merseyside, where she gained several scholarships from the International Dance Teachers Association. She went on to train at The Royal Academy and The Place (London's Contemporary School of Dance).

 

Jill worked as a professional dancer/performer for many years in TV, Film, Cabaret and the West End. Shows include "Kiss Me Kate", "Carousel", "The King and I", "Oklahoma", "Fiddler on the Roof" and many more.

 

Jill went on to become an international choreographer, director and producer of theatre and cabaret shows. Producing pantos, cruise shows, children’s plays, summer seasons, even Shakespeare! At the same time developing her own theatrical agency.

 

Her love of teaching took her back to the studio and worked for the Italia Conti School and the Arts Council, whilst running her own performing arts school.

 

She then diverted her career into the music business, producing for EMI, Virgin, Carlton and recorded many artistes - Shirley Bassey, Howard Keel, Petula Clarke, the London Philharmonic and many more. She had the honour of producing the official recording for the Queen Mother’s 100th birthday. During that time her music publishing company and was awarded the coveted Ivor Novello Award.

 

Jill now mentors students from the Royal Academy of Music, also actors from various backgrounds, with movement coaching and theatrical expression.

 

“My experience in the industry is so varied, I have enjoyed every area with a passion. I am both honoured and excited to be adjudicating your fabulous festival !”

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PAST ADJUDICATORS

2024   Jayne Wing All England Qualifying Festival

2023   Yasmin Taylor

2022   Geoff Lucas All England Qualifying Festival

2020   Jodie Clark 

2019   Patricia Snowdon All England Qualifying Festival

2018   Craig Bartley 

2017   Jacqui Ison All England Qualifying Festival

2016   Angela McDonald 

2015   Paddy Hurlings All England Qualifying Festival

2014   Tanya Allen 

2013   Kathy Preston All England Qualifying Festival

2012   Jennifer Haley 

2011   Karen Collings All England Qualifying Festival

2010   Jill Redford 

2009   Paddy Hurlings All England Qualifying Festival

2008   Jill Baldock  

2007   Jurek Schroka All England Qualifying Festival

2006   Denise Doling  

2005   Erica Jeans All England Qualifying Festival

2004   Donald McLennan  

2003   Sue Latham All England Qualifying Festival

2002   Marian Roberts  

2001   Mavis Butler All England Qualifying Festival

2000   Sue Latham  

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