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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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Tuesday 30 Sep
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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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Chief Executive, Ginny Brown, headed to Westminster last week with a clear mission: to spotlight the transformative power of dance in education.
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Online courses
Join the Modern Theatre, Tap Dance and Imperial Classical Ballet faculties for online for CPD this fall.
Online
Tuesday 30 Sep
Competitions
Welcome to Grand Finals 2025 of the ISTD Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Faculty.
Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP
Saturday 11 Oct
In studio courses
Join this course to learn the new grade 4 and 5 floor sequences with the Modern Theatre faculty.
Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Rd, Southampton, SO31 8DT
Sunday 12 Oct
In studio courses
Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!
Dance Station, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2BG
Sunday 19 Oct
Workshops
Learn something new and test your skills in a full day of workshops! Open to teachers and students of...
Bird College, Sidcup, London DA14 4ED
Sunday 26 Oct
In studio courses
Join the Modern Theatre and Imperial Classical Ballet faculties for in-studio CPD this October.
ISTD HQ
Monday 27 Oct
Online courses
Join the Modern Theatre, Imperial Classical Ballet, Cecchetti Classical Ballet and Contemporary faculties for online CPD this October.
Online
Monday 27 Oct
Workshops
Join the ISTD Academy for these online Licentiate Modern Theatre Preparatory Courses. Ideal for any teachers planning to work...
Online
Wednesday 29 Oct
Workshops
Join us for the Mabel Ryan Awards! A wonderful opportunity for young dancers to take part in a friendly...
Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston Birmingham B5 7UH
Sunday 2 Nov
Competitions
Join us for a fun competition day for your Street dance pupils, including solos, pairs, quads and crews.
venue not specified
Sunday 2 Nov
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GINNY BROWN
Chief Executive
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