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Examinations

Dance education for all

With 6,000 members in 59 countries we conduct over 120,000 examinations worldwide each year.

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For dance excellence

We exist to advance excellence in dance teaching and education. For 120 years we’ve provided quality dance training across a diverse range of genres.

Examinations

Step up to success

Learn about the benefits of taking dance examinations and medal tests

Teach

Make Dance Teaching your Career

Whatever your ability or level, we provide clear pathways to support your career in dance teaching to give you the skills to inspire the next generation.

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Find your dance space

Dance is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, ability, or fitness level, with so many genres of dance available to suit all tastes and interests. Discover your love of dance with an ISTD-trained teacher!

Events and Courses

For life-long progression

Browse our latest competitions, awards, training courses, workshops and more.

Events and courses

Membership

Your journey through dance

Unlock access to our world-renowned syllabus, best practice training and everyday practical tools and resources.

Competitions

Mabel Ryan Awards 2024

Join us for the Mabel Ryan awards! A wonderful opportunity for young dancers to take part in a friendly...

Central School of Ballet, 21 – 22 Hatfields, Paris Garden SE1 8DJ

Sunday 17 Nov

In studio courses

Regional Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1 (Day 1 and 2), Kent

Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!

The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Kent ME1 3BY

Sunday 17 Nov

Webinars

Teacher Support Sessions with HoFD - Autumn Term

Join our teacher support sessions to have your questions answered by our Heads of Faculty Development.

Online

Wednesday 20 Nov

Workshops

Creative Careers Week: Make dance teaching your career

Come and join this webinar with the ISTD to find out how you start, the different routes to take...

Online

Thursday 21 Nov

In studio courses

International course: Modern Theatre - Cesena, Italy

Join the CPD team for 2 days of in-studio Modern Theatre CPD in Cesena.

Arte e Movimento, Via Ferruccio Parri 720, 47521 Cesena (FC)

Saturday 23 Nov

In studio courses

International course: Imperial Ballet - Athens, Greece

Join the CPD team for 3 days of in-studio imperial classical ballet CPD in Athens.

PalmTree MCA, Krinagorou 13, 11745 Athens

Sunday 24 Nov

In studio courses

Regional Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1 (Day 1 and 2), Hampshire

Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!

Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Rd, Southampton, SO31 8DT

Sunday 24 Nov

Workshops

DFR Grade 1-3

Review of the syllabus with demonstrations of the exercises from DFR grade 1 -3

ISTD HQ - 22/26 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4QE

Sunday 1 Dec

Awards

Malta Awards 2024

The Cecchetti Classical Ballet Faculty are delighted to be holding the Malta Awards in 2024.

Johane Casabene Dance Conservatoire,113, Mill Street, QRM3100 Qormi

Sunday 1 Dec

Competitions

Medallist Series 2024/25

Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...

Various

Sunday 1 Dec

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