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Saluting Our Sisters: Josephine Baker
As part of Black History Month, we delve into the legacy of dancer, entertainer, civil rights activist and French resistance agent, Josephine Baker.
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Saluting Our Sisters: Raven Wilkinson
As part of Black History Month, we’re looking back at one of dance’s pioneers, ballet star Raven Wilkinson.
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We are Winners! MemCom Awards 2023
The Membership and Communications team attended the esteemed Memcom Excellence Awards on Tuesday 26 September 2023. The Awards celebrate and recognise innovation and creativity in the sector.
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World Ballet Day 2023 - ISTD Competition
The names of many ballet steps are very descriptive and none more so than Pas de Chat.
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The Results of the 2023 Membership Survey
Thank you to all the members who took part in the recent ISTD member survey. Your responses will help us prioritise workstreams and inform decisions around our membership offer and future campaign activity. We wanted to share the key results and actions with you, so you can follow our plans.
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National Inclusion Week 2023 - Juliet Diener on creating an inclusive workplace
Juliet Diener, the founder of icandance and ISTD Trustee, talks the steps you can take to be an inclusive employer, shifting perspectives and how dance can enrich lives.
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National Fitness Day 2023 – celebrating the benefits of dance
This National Fitness Day, we’re highlighting a recent report published by the Sport and Recreation Alliance, which the Society helped create.
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Our commitment to safeguarding
We recognise the need to provide a safe and caring environment for children, young people and adults. We are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all who interact with us - our members, exam candidates, students, staff, contractors and volunteers.
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Ballet without restrictions
Within our two ballet genres, we’re making key changes to allow students the freedom to pursue their interests. To this end, we look at other times in history when ballet has been rocked by subversion of the norm.
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A day in the life of Brandon Lee Sears
Join us on a journey through the dynamic life of Brandon Lee Sears, a versatile performer, dedicated to inspiring others through the power of the performing arts.
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The Murielle Ashcroft Award 2023
At our recent Finals of the Janet Cram Awards, two worthy recipients were awarded the 'Murielle Ashcroft Award'.
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The recipients of the Sue Passmore and Broadening Access to Dance Awards
We hear from the most recent winners of the our project funding awards, which invite Society members to apply for funding to support innovative projects that broaden access opportunities in their local community.
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