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Dance is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, ability, or fitness level, with so many genres of dance available to suit all tastes and interests. Discover your love of dance with an ISTD-trained teacher!

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Whatever your ability or level, we provide clear pathways to support your career in dance teaching to give you the skills to inspire the next generation.

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For dance excellence

We exist to advance excellence in dance teaching and education. For over 117 years we’ve provided quality dance training across a diverse range of genres.

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Dance education for all

With 6,000 members in 59 countries we conduct over 120,000 examinations worldwide each year.

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For life-long progression

Browse our latest competitions, awards, training courses, workshops and more.

Events and courses

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Your journey through dance

Unlock access to our world-renowned syllabus, best practice training and everyday practical tools and resources.

Workshops

Cecchetti Scholars Audition 2023

The Cecchetti Classical Ballet Scholarship Scheme offers talented young dancers outstanding training and performance opportunities. Thank you to the...

Arts Educational Schools, 14 Bath Road, London, W4 1LW

Saturday 17 Jun

Online courses

Classical Indian - Licentiate essential learning

Join the Classical Indian dance faculty for this CPD course focused on Licentiate learning.

Online

Friday 23 Jun

Awards

Janet Cram Awards 2023

With a refreshed format combining our UK and International awards for 2023 bringing our teachers together across the globe.

Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford, IG1 1BT

Sunday 25 Jun

In studio courses

National - Grades dances revision

Join the National Faculty for this revision of grades dances.

Preston, Lancashire

Sunday 25 Jun

In studio courses

Contemporary Intermediate Foundation - Gauteng, South Africa

Join the ISTD team in Johannesburg for 2 days of Contemporary dance training.

JATA, 47 Main Street, Randburg, GP, 2104

Saturday 1 Jul

In studio courses

Modern Theatre - Arklow, Ireland

Join the CPD team in Arklow for two days of modern theatre training.

Arklow Dance Studios, Knockenrahan Industrial Estate, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Y14 CY61

Saturday 1 Jul

In studio courses

Kathak - Developing your students within the grade and vocational levels

Join the Classical Indian Dance Faculty for this Kathak CPD course.

ISTD HQ - 22/26 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4QE

Friday 7 Jul

In studio courses

Modern Theatre - Cesena, Italy

Join the Education and training team for 2 days of Modern Theatre training.

Arte E Movimento - Non Solo Danza720 Via Ferruccio Parri, Cesena, Emilia-Romagna, 47522

Saturday 8 Jul

Competitions

Street Dance Competition Day 2023

Join us and take part in Street Solos, pairs, quads and crews as well as our fun parent and...

Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AY

Sunday 9 Jul

Online courses

Teaching dance in primary schools

Join us on this session designed to upskill dance teachers, and provide practical knowledge of working within the primary...

Online

Sunday 9 Jul

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