The Benesh Institute is the international centre for Benesh Movement Notation founded in 1962 to promote, develop and offer education in Benesh Movement Notation (BMN) and to assist in the preservation of our dance heritage and in the protection of choreographic copyright. It also functions as an examining body and professional centre and is responsible for coordinating technical developments.

Since 1997 The Benesh Institute has been incorporated within the Royal Academy of Dance, the largest examining and dance teacher education organisation in the world. Both bodies seek to serve the dance profession and both are membership organisations committed to serving the needs of their members. This close relationship with a predominantly ballet organisation reflects the strength of the notation’s engagement with dance but does not diminish The Institute’s commitment to fostering the widest possible development and use of the notation.

Membership of the Royal Academy of Dance incorporating The Benesh Institute