ISTD Spring Programme 2018
Start date: | Tuesday 3 Apr 2018 | ||
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End date: | Friday 13 Apr 2018 | ||
Venue: | New venue for 2018: Laine Theatre Arts, Epsom, Surrey | ||
Country: | United Kingdom | Faculty: | Tap Dance, National, Modern Theatre, Imperial Classical Ballet |

Event summary:
One of the ISTD’s established programmes, Spring Programme is dedicated to helping teachers and student teachers learn new and refresh previous work, prepare for exams and generally continue their professional development (CPD).
Event details:
Join the ISTD for a varied and exciting programme of courses in Imperial Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre, National and Tap dance.
- All courses running as part of our Spring Programme 2018 are for teachers and student teachers, unless otherwise noted.
- Courses will be held at Laine Theatre Arts, East Street, Epsom, Surrey KT17 1HH from 10.30 – 17.30 unless otherwise noted | Directions
- Please note Cecchetti Centre Courses will be held at Westminster Kingsway College, London, WC1X 8RA | Directions
- Courses marked “Refresher” assume delegates have prior knowledge of the syllabus. They are not appropriate for those wishing to learn the syllabus in-depth.
For more information or to book over the phone, contact the Education & Training team on +44 (0)20 7377 1577. Alternatively, email coursebookings@istd.org
SYLLABUS COURSES PER DAY:
MEMBERS – £65
PROVISIONAL MEMBERS & STUDENT TEACHERS – £40
NON-MEMBERS – £80
TEACHERS' OBSERVATION OF STUDENT MASTERCLASSES PER DAY:
TEACHERS – £32.50
PROVISIONAL MEMBERS & STUDENT TEACHERS - £20
NON-MEMBERS - £40
PARTICIPATING STUDENTS OF MASTERCLASSES:
STUDENT PER SESSION - £20
STUDENT PER DAY - £50
FIRST AID COURSE PER DAY:
MEMBERS – £100
PROVISIONAL MEMBERS & STUDENT TEACHERS – £85
NON-MEMBERS – £120
Click the link at the top of each genre grouping to download a PDF of further course details and learning outcomes.
IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET | Course Outlines |
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Tuesday 3rd April |
Advanced 2 Revisions and Vocational Vocabulary |
Teachers' Observation: Student Masterclasses for Grades 3 & 4, 5 & 6 and Inter Foundation & Intermediate Level (10:30 – 17:00). Student places available for each session. |
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Wednesday 4th April |
Class Examinations 3, 4 & 5 |
Teachers' Observation: Student Masterclasses for Intermediate and above inc. Pointe Work, Repertoire and Body Conditioning (10:30 – 17:00). Student places available for the day. |
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Thursday 5th April |
Class Examination 6, 7 & 8 |
The Training of Ballet Technique (Essential DVD and syllabus book available at special discount rate – see booking form) |
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TAP | Course Outlines |
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Friday 6th April |
New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2) |
Grade 5 |
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Saturday 7th April |
New Intermediate (Day 2 of 2) |
New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2) |
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Sunday 8th April |
New Intermediate (Day 2 of 2) |
New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2) |
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Monday 9th April |
New Intermediate (Day 2 of 2) |
Grade 6 |
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NATIONAL | Course Outlines |
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Saturday 7th April |
NEW Primary Class Examination & Teaching Dance in Primary Schools. Teachers of ANY genre welcome to attend. |
Sunday 8th April |
Intermediate |
NON-SYLLABUS COURSES | Course Outlines |
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Monday 9th April |
Emergency First Aid at Work for Dance Teachers |
MODERN THEATRE | Course Outlines |
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Tuesday 10th April |
Intermediate |
Advanced 2 Refresher (Day 1 of 2) |
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Wednesday 11th April |
Bridging the Gap Between Intermediate & Advanced 1 |
Advanced 2 Refresher (Day 2 of 2) |
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Thursday 12th April |
Advanced 1 Refresher (Day 1 of 2) | Course Detail |
Grade 6 Refresher of Girls' Work excl. Amalgamations |
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Friday 13th April |
Advanced 1 Refresher (Day 2 of 2) | Course Detail |
Gold Jazz & Free Jazz |
CECCHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET | Course Outlines |
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Tuesday |
Grade 6 Syllabus* |
Intermediate Foundation Syllabus* |
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Teaching Methods & Awareness of Biomechanics at Grade 6 / Inter Foundation Levels |
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Arrangement of Dances for Grade 6 / Intermediate |
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Wednesday |
Intermediate Syllabus* |
Intermediate Pointe Work & Mens Work (set and unset enchainments within these sections) |
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The use of Rhythm & Voice to enhance teaching (Grade 6 – Intermediate) |
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The use of appropriate Dance Rythms to enhance technique and quality of movement |
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Thursday |
Advanced 1 Syllabus* |
Advanced 1 Analysis of movement* |
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Advacned 1 Syllabus (Men's Work) |
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Class planning and structure |
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*Syllabus Requests |
CLASSICAL INDIAN |
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Friday |
Kathak - New Grade 5 & 6 & Warm up sequence |
Thursday |
Kathak – Tutor Course, Methodology, Movement Analysis, Biomechanics |