Each year, we provide support for members to access teaching qualifications where finance may be a barrier to ensure that dance teachers can invest in their own development and progress with their teaching journey.
To date, the scheme has financially supported the training of 169 teachers from countries across the globe, including the USA, Italy, South Africa, the UAE and the UK.
The scheme is available under four categories:
- Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) – Maximum award £5000
- Dancesport Associate – Maximum award £2000
- Diploma in Dance Pedagogy (DDP) – Maximum award £2000
- Diploma in Teaching Community Dance (DTCD) - Maximum award £2000
Applications for this year's Teacher Training Bursary scheme are now closed. Successful applicants will be announced by 19 June 2026. For any queries in the meantime, please contact bursaries@istd.org.
"My dance teacher told me about the bursary that the ISTD were offering and to apply and I’ve never been so grateful! It came through right when I needed it. I was able to use the bursary money to buy text books, materials and teaching aids, hire studio space and renew my membership. I graduated in October 2022 and this would not have been as smooth without the help of the bursary. Thank you so much ISTD! "
Georgina Thompson
DDE Bursary recipient
