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Many studies have shown that dance and moving your body to music boosts your physical and mental well-being, and with dance being a social activity it provides an essential connection to other people.

Get your heart pumping

Regular dancing is great for maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength, and can improve heart health. 

Improve your balance and strength

Dance is a great form of physical fitness for the young and old because it incorporates movements on all planes of motion and from all directions – keeping all muscles active and conditioned. 

Boost your cognitive performance

Research shows that dancing can improve the areas of the brain that control memory and skills, such as planning and organising. It's also an ideal way to look after your mental health, and great for endorphins!

Challenge your brain

Remembering steps, routines, moves and even to keep smiling, requires focus and this continually challenges your brain – giving you a mental workout as well as a physical one.

Dance is for everyone

Everyone can participate in some form of dance and movement to music. And dancing in a class, or with friends or family is great for your social and emotional well-being; reducing stress and boosting self-esteem. 

BENEFITS OF DANCE

The Mark of Quality Teaching


Dancing is a great way for children (and adults) to develop self-confidence, increase fitness and physical health, improve posture and coordination, and get creative.

Qualified teachers will take the time to get to know your child, their ability, interests and ambitions in order to help your child progress and develop their dancing. Look out for the mark of quality teaching.

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Workshops

UK regional update meetings

Join your local UK ISTD Regional Representative for our member update meetings. These meetings will give you the chance...

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Online

Thursday 28 Mar

Webinars

Let’s talk Street Dance

Join us on this free webinar detailing everything Street Dance. 

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Online

Tuesday 2 Apr

Online courses

Spring Programme 2024

Our annual Spring Programme is back for 2024, offering many online courses with faculty lecturers.

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Online

Tuesday 2 Apr

Competitions

Junior and Senior Ballet Awards UK Finals 2024

Welcome to the booking page for the UK finals event for the 2024 Junior and Senior Ballet Awards.

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

Saturday 13 Apr

Workshops

Online Open Day: Licentiate Modern Theatre

Explore the ISTD Academy’s Licentiate Modern Theatre training programme with an information and Q&A session.

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Online

Monday 15 Apr

Webinars

Teacher Support Sessions with HoFD - Summer Term

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

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Online

Friday 19 Apr

Workshops

Cecchetti Day 2024

Join other Cecchetti Classical Ballet teachers and members for a day of dance and celebration, at the prestigious Royal...

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Royal Ballet School, 46 Floral Street Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DA

Sunday 21 Apr

In studio courses

Regional Course: Imperial Classical Ballet Class Examinations, Hampshire UK

A regional course to learn or review the Class Examinations levels with the Imperial Classical Ballet Faculty

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The Crescent Primary School, Toynbee Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DH

Sunday 21 Apr

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre Grade 4 and 5 Musical Theatre Amalgamations, Aberdeen

Join the Scotland Community and lecturer Ruth Armstrong for a day of Modern Theatre training.

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Natalie Tough School of Dance, 314 Clifton Rd, Woodside, Aberdeen AB24 4HQ

Sunday 28 Apr

Workshops

Cecchetti Scholars Audition 2024

The Cecchetti Classical Ballet Scholarship Scheme offers talented young dancers outstanding training and performance opportunities. Thank you to the...

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Arts Educational Schools, 14 Bath Road, London, W4 1LW

Saturday 11 May

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