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We exist to advance excellence in dance, teaching and education. For over 116 years we’ve provided quality dance training across a diverse range of genres.
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We provide a range of opportunities for our members to grow their teaching and inspire their students to excel
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Dance Education for all
With 6000 members in 59 countries we conduct over 120,000 examinations worldwide each year.
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For your journey through Dance
We represent dance teachers and their communities. Membership of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is your passport to artistic and professional progression.
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We've received an award from the Government's Cultural Recovery Fund
We're pleased to announced the Society is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund
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Coronavirus Guidance
Find useful guidance and advice to help you navigate your way through the Coronavirus pandemic.
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The Mark of Quality
As a parent, how do you know that your child is being taught well, and in a safe environment? The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing have put together a helpful checklist of things to consider when selecting your online class provider.
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Sharing Success: A Student-Teacher Journey
To mark the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, we speak to Delia Sainsbury and her student of six years, Joshua Fowler.
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CEO Ginny Brown on wellbeing
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. We’ve spoken to our CEO Ginny Brown to find out how she incorporates good mental health and wellbeing into her work with the Society.
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Imperial Classical Ballet - Solo Performance Awards
Our annual Ballet Awards return in 2021 with a new online format. Open to all members.
CREATION Choreographic Competition 2021
Online Choreography Competition hosted by the Modern Theatre Faculty
Modern Theatre: Online Continuing Professional Development
Courses will cover the grades 4-6 Musical Theatre Progressions & Amalgamations, and Free Music for Intermediate.
Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection
With a focus on raising standards, ensuring that teachers can evidence the mark of quality in their schools.
Appreciating Diversity, Respecting Racial Equality
Join us as we open up honest conversations around racial equality, diversity and inclusion.
The 5 Pillars of Dance Business Development
A series of courses for dance teachers focused on business development.
Cecchetti Class Examinations - Italian
An opportunity for our Italian speaking teachers to learn more about our Cecchetti Classical Ballet Class Examinations.
Cecchetti Classical Ballet - Scholars Auditions 2021
Auditions for entry into the Cecchetti Classical Ballet Scholarship Scheme.
Membership Matters - Monthly Talks with Guest Speaker: Parable Dance
Led by Parable Dance, this session will guide you in ensuring accessibility in dance classes.
Safeguarding and Child Protection CPD Training
Three workshops covering policy writing, disclosures and internal and external recording processes.
Broadening Access to Dance for Children
A new online intensive course designed to give 40 teaching members the tools to start a new project.
Membership Matters - Monthly Talks with Guest Speaker: Terry Hyde
Join Terry Hyde for a discussion about mental health and the dancer.
Online Set Dance Competition 2021 LIVE
This July the DFR Faculty will host an online set dance competition LIVE
Keep Dancing Safely - with Safe in Dance International (SIDI)
We are delighted to be welcoming SiDI to reflect upon the Department of Education Code of Practice and its application for best practice.
Do you have a space that inspires you to dance?
Take part in something global. Find out more on how you can take part in our exciting new Inspirational Spaces to Dance Challenge.
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Dance Magazine
Stay informed with the latest news and views from the Society, best practice in teaching, industry updates and inspirational stories from our alumni with your copy of DANCE magazine.
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