Happy holidays, from the ISTD

20 December 2023

As we look forward to the Society’s 120th year in 2024, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and to send best wishes from all at ISTD for the festive season.

Over the past couple of months, we asked you for all our members to share your festive photos, during class or otherwise. Thank you to everyone who shared your fantastic dance pictures, some of which are below!

The ISTD offices will close over the festive period from Thursday 21 December at 5pm until Tuesday 2 January at 9am.

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