Annual Events
With so many dance genres and global members in need of support and promotion we host a huge amount of courses, events and awards each year.
Bursary Awards
Each year we provide an opportunity for talented young dancers to create and perform in order to receive a financial bursary, which will help in their dance training,
Teaching Qualifications Graduation
Our annual graduation ceremony marks the achievements of all those who have gained a full teaching qualification with us.
UK & International Courses
We offer a huge range of courses for all dance teachers to support their continued professional development. Looking for a course near you? Check out our events listings below...
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.