Times and dates

Please note that all dates and times are stated in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  Exact timings for the ceremony will be confirmed closer to the day once bookings have closed.

Graduate invitations

Invitation letters are sent via email on a rolling monthly basis from August - December 2025 to all graduates who are eligible to attend. Invites are sent to the email address that graduates registered with when starting the qualification. If we have not been provided with contact details for a graduate then the invitation will be sent to the teacher or ADC.  

Due to the nature of this event and venue capacity, bookings may close early if maximum numbers are reached. In this instance, graduates will invited to the following event. 

Further questions

If you have any further questions please contact graduation@istd.org and a member of the team will get back to you.

Booking Conditions

All fees must be paid in full at the time of booking in order to secure graduation tickets.

Payment on the day of the event is not acceptable.

Bookings cancelled In advance of the day will not be refunded unless a medical certificate is provided or under exceptional circumstances. The ISTD also reserve the right to retain all or part of the event fee should the cancellation be made with more than one month’s notice.

Due to the nature of the event the ISTD is also unable to refund any participant who is unwell and unable to attend the event on the day. 

Due to the nature of this event and venue capacity, bookings may close early if maximum numbers are reached. In this instance, graduates will invited to the following event. 

Delegates are advised to book refundable travel and/or accommodation, as the ISTD will not refund any incurred costs if the event does not take place.

Delegates should inform the ISTD of access needs or special requirements at the time of booking so that we can make reasonable adjustments where possible and ensure that we can facilitate and support the delegate or guests.

Delegates are responsible for their own personal property during the event itself. The ISTD cannot accept responsibility for any loss, theft or damage caused to personal effects.

Travel to the event is the responsibility of the delegate. The ISTD cannot refund any individuals/s should they arrive late or miss the event entirely.

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing has the right to refuse bookings on the grounds of health and safety.
 

Behaviour and Conduct

Should any delegate or guest display behaviour or conduct that is not deemed appropriate or respectful during or after the event then they may be asked to leave for the benefit of the other patrons.

Photography and recording

The ISTD is committed to the principle that the interests and welfare of participants taking part in dance activities is paramount. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, ISTD needs your permission before we take any photography or video of you.

By acknowledging and agreeing to these terms I consent to ISTD photographing or videoing me at this event.

I can confirm that I have been made aware that these images or video could be used in dance related publications, the ISTD website, at future events and broadcast on social media or video streaming services.

I give the ISTD permission without time limit to use this photography or video (including facial images) worldwide on any medium.