Biography
David Stinson
CEO and Founder of International Performing Arts & Theatre (I-PATH) · Singer and Dancer · Primary School Teacher and School Business Manager
David Stinson
David is the CEO and Founder of International Performing Arts & Theatre (I-PATH), an internationally recognised exam board offering Ofqual-regulated qualifications.
Under his leadership, I-PATH has established a global presence across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Australasia, supporting the growth, standardisation, and accessibility of performing arts education worldwide.
In addition to leading I-PATH, David oversees one of the UK’s largest holiday club childcare services, providing safe, high-quality, and engaging programmes for children during school holidays. He also leads a talent agency dedicated to nurturing young performers and supporting pathways into stage and screen.
David Stinson
Overview
With a professional background as a singer and dancer, David has performed in London’s West End and internationally.
This experience led to the founding of the David Stinson Theatre School, which continues to inspire and train young performers.
David has also held senior roles within the state education sector as both a Primary School teacher and School Business Manager, contributing to school improvement recognised by Ofsted.
Key roles and areas
- ◈ CEO and Founder of International Performing Arts & Theatre (I-PATH).
- ◈ Leadership of an internationally recognised exam board offering Ofqual-regulated qualifications.
- ◈ Oversight of one of the UK’s largest holiday club childcare services.
- ◈ Leadership of a talent agency supporting pathways into stage and screen.
- ◈ Founder of the David Stinson Theatre School.
Leadership
International Performing Arts & Theatre (I-PATH)
- ◈Internationally recognised exam board offering Ofqual-regulated qualifications.
- ◈Global presence across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
- ◈Supporting the growth, standardisation, and accessibility of performing arts education worldwide.
Professional background
- ◈Professional background as a singer and dancer.
- ◈Performed in London’s West End and internationally.
- ◈Founded the David Stinson Theatre School, inspiring and training young performers.
Pathways for young performers
- ◈Leads a talent agency dedicated to nurturing young performers.
- ◈Supporting pathways into stage and screen.
Education
State education sector and curriculum development
- ◈Senior roles within the state education sector as both a Primary School teacher and School Business Manager.
- ◈Contributing to school improvement recognised by Ofsted.
- ◈Advised leading institutions on the development of performing arts curricula.
Institutions advised
- ◈University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education
- ◈University Centre Weston
- ◈Bath Spa University
Affiliations and representative roles
- ◈A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
- ◈UK Representative for the Bridge Dance Project, supporting dance educators in accessing dance science and wellbeing resources.
- ◈A regular dance competition judge and guest lecturer at colleges and universities.
Additional leadership
- ◈Oversees one of the UK’s largest holiday club childcare services.
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