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Notice is hereby given that the 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society will be held online on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 11:00 (GMT). Details (including the agenda and instructions for registering votes at the meeting or by proxy) will be announced in due course.

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Online CPD: Modern Theatre, Tap Dance and Imperial Classical Ballet

Join the Modern Theatre, Tap Dance and Imperial Classical Ballet faculties for online for CPD this fall.

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Online

Tuesday 30 Sep

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Grand Finals 2025

Welcome to Grand Finals 2025 of the ISTD Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Faculty.

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Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP

Saturday 11 Oct

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre grade 4 and 5 floor sequences, Hampshire

Join this course to learn the new grade 4 and 5 floor sequences with the Modern Theatre faculty.

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

Sunday 12 Oct

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Regional Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1 (Day 1), Bristol

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

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Dance Station, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2BG

Sunday 19 Oct

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Industry Day 2025

Learn something new and test your skills in a full day of workshops! Open to teachers and students of...

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Bird College, Sidcup, London DA14 4ED

Sunday 26 Oct

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In Studio - October Half Term CPD

Join the Modern Theatre and Imperial Classical Ballet faculties for in-studio CPD this October.

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Monday 27 Oct

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Online - October Half Term CPD

Join the Modern Theatre, Imperial Classical Ballet, Cecchetti Classical Ballet and Contemporary faculties for online CPD this October.

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Online

Monday 27 Oct

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Licentiate Modern Theatre Preparatory Courses

Join the ISTD Academy for these online Licentiate Modern Theatre Preparatory Courses. Ideal for any teachers planning to work...

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Wednesday 29 Oct

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Mabel Ryan Awards 2025

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

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Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston Birmingham B5 7UH

Sunday 2 Nov

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Street Dance Area Competitions

Join us for a fun competition day for your Street dance pupils, including solos, pairs, quads and crews.

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Sunday 2 Nov

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