25 August 2026
When you become an ISTD member, you're joining a global community of dance professionals committed to excellence in teaching and learning. While membership allows teachers to enter candidates for ISTD examinations, it also provides access to a wide range of opportunities designed to support professional development throughout your career.
Continue learning through courses and CPD
Dance education is constantly evolving, and ongoing professional development is an important part of maintaining high standards in the studio.
Throughout the year, ISTD offers a variety of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities across its faculties and specialist subject areas. These courses allow members to deepen their knowledge, explore new teaching approaches and stay informed about developments within their chosen genres.
Members can choose from a range of learning formats, including online sessions, in-person courses and workshops, making it easier to fit training around busy teaching schedules. Whether you're looking to revisit syllabus content, strengthen your technical understanding or explore wider topics relevant to dance teaching, there are opportunities available to support every stage of your professional journey.
Professional development isn't just about maintaining qualifications. It's about gaining confidence, discovering new ideas and ensuring you're providing the best possible experience for your students.
Make the most of the Member Resources Hub
Teaching a dance class is only one part of running a successful dance school.
The Member Resources Hub is designed to support members with many of the practical tasks that sit alongside teaching. Within the hub, members can access a growing collection of resources, guidance documents and support materials to help them make the most of their membership.
It is also home to a range of marketing resources that can help members promote their schools, examinations and achievements. From downloadable promotional assets and branded materials to useful marekting guidance and support documents, the hub provides practical tools that can save time and support day-to-day operations.
Whether you're promoting examination sessions, celebrating student achievements or promoting the benefits of exams, the resources available are designed to help you present your school professionally and confidently.
Taking a few minutes to explore the hub can uncover resources that make a real difference to your school!
Stay connected with Dance magazine
Professional development isn't only about formal training. Staying informed about developments across the wider dance sector is equally important.
As part of their membership, members receive access to Dance magazine, ISTD's fully digital member publication. Available online, Dance brings together Society news, faculty updates, member stories, industry insights and articles from across the dance profession.
The digital format means members can access content wherever they are, whether that's catching up between classes, reading on the move or exploring articles from anywhere in the world.
The magazine also provides an opportunity to celebrate achievements across the membership community and discover the experiences and journeys of fellow dance professionals. From inspiring member stories to updates on the latest initiatives and events, it helps members stay connected to the wider ISTD network.
Invest in your future
Every dance teacher's career is different, but one thing remains the same: learning never stops.
Through access to CPD opportunities, syllabus training, practical teaching resources and industry insight, ISTD membership is designed to support members at every stage of their professional journey.
By taking advantage of the benefits available, members can continue developing their skills, strengthening their teaching practice and building successful, sustainable careers in dance.
Find out more about ISTD membership.
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