About Imperial Conservatoire of Music & Dance (ICMD) London
Discover the heart of ICMD London. Learn about our mission, our founder, and our commitment to providing exceptional music and dance education in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us as we nurture artistic talent and foster a lifelong love for the performing arts.
Our Founder's Vision
I am Yuna Namdar, founder and director of the Imperial Conservatoire of Music and Dance (ICMD) London. With over 15 years of professional experience in music performance, conservatoire-level training, and music education, I established ICMD to create a space where artistic excellence, accessibility, and community impact come together.
My career has been shaped by extensive classical training, professional performance, and years of teaching students of all ages and abilities. Through this journey, I developed a clear understanding of what students, parents, and creative professionals truly need: high-quality instruction, a supportive and inspiring environment, and access to well-designed facilities that nurture both technical skill and artistic confidence.
Why ICMD is Different
ICMD stands apart through a rare combination of professional standards, multidisciplinary education, financial resilience, and social purpose. Rather than operating as a traditional single-discipline school, ICMD is designed as a modern conservatoire-style academy with long-term sustainability and community impact at its core. We bring music and dance together under one professional academy, offering structured education alongside affordable rehearsal and practice spaces.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a social enterprise, inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. ICMD is committed to removing barriers to participation for disabled individuals and underrepresented communities. Surplus income is reinvested into subsidised access, inclusive programmes, accessibility improvements, and community-based initiatives, ensuring that music and dance remain open, empowering, and transformative for all.
"ICMD has provided an exceptional learning environment for my child. The instructors are highly skilled and truly care about their students' progress. We've seen tremendous growth in both skill and confidence!"
A happy parent