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What good is the sparkle of Strictly if young people in Britain aren’t getting the chance to dance?
ISTD President Shirley Ballas talks with The Guardian about the transformative quality of dance, and the risks associated with the upcoming Curriculum and Assessment Review.
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ISTD Bursaries 2025/26
The ISTD is dedicated to supporting dance teachers in accessing essential training and expanding opportunities for all through dance. As part of our continued commitment, we are pleased to offer Teacher Training Bursaries and Broadening Access Awards for the 2025/26 cycle.
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New Vice Presidents join the ISTD to champion teachers and dance
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shobana Jeyasingh CBE and Anthony Van Laast CBE as Vice Presidents of the Society.
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Angela Rippon on Let's Dance!
Dance Magazine Editor, Tamsin Moore, asked ISTD Grand Council member Angela Rippon about her hopes for her Let’s Dance! project.
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Join the movement – Let’s Dance!
Dance Magazine Editor, Tamsin Moore, highlights the impact of our dance community and speaks to ISTD President Shirley Ballas on the initiative.
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A look inside the world of ISTD examiners
Insights and advice from some of our top dance education professionals.
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Upgrades to the DBS Vetting and Barring Scheme process
Please note updates to the ISTD's DBS Vetting and Barring Scheme process, incorporating modern, efficient tools that simplify DBS checks and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.
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Spotlight On: Heather Cooney
The Cairngorm School of Dance was named as Club of the Month in October by Every Body Moves. We caught up with the school owner Heather Cooney, an ISTD member for 23 years, and reflected on her ISTD journey and how she makes dance accessible for all.
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Helpful tips for creating Modern Theatre Examination dances at your school
Lisa Harrison Jones, Head of Faculty Development for Modern Theatre outlines her top 6 tips for creating perfect choreography for inclusive and fun Modern Class Exams.
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Nominations open for special Community Sport and Recreation Awards: Youth Edition 2025, to mark Alliance’s 90th anniversary
As part of the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s 90th anniversary celebrations, we are thrilled to support the launch of the organisation’s Community Sport and Recreation Awards: Youth Edition 2025, a one-time opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of young people in our sector.
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Malta Awards 2024
On Sunday, 1st December 2024, we were happy to welcome 117 students to the 6th edition of the Malta Cecchetti Awards – an event which was held at Johane Casabene Dance Conservatoire Studios.
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Tap Fest 2024
On Sunday 10 November 2024, Birmingham Ormiston Academy and its staff welcomed many happy feet to Tap Fest 2024.
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