Webinars
International regional update meetings
Join your local International ISTD Regional Representative for our termly member update meetings. These meetings will give you the...
Online
Tuesday 17 Dec
Our new, inclusive, and sustainable recommended examination uniform, in collaboration with Dansez - wear it your way.
With 6,000 members in 59 countries we conduct over 120,000 examinations worldwide each year.
We exist to advance excellence in dance teaching and education. For 120 years we’ve provided quality dance training across a diverse range of genres.
Learn about the benefits of taking dance examinations and medal tests
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.
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!
Browse our latest competitions, awards, training courses, workshops and more.
Events and courses
Unlock access to our world-renowned syllabus, best practice training and everyday practical tools and resources.
We’re excited to be joining forces with dance organisations across the country to be part of Let’s Dance – the biggest dance event the UK has ever laid on. And we’re inviting you to get involved!
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To secure a brighter future for dance across the UK, we are publishing Extending Our Ambition for Dance, encouraging and committing to collaboration and action across the dance sector for its future growth and development.
Learn more
The ISTD has developed Modern Theatre Class Examinations to provide more options for their pupils to learn and experience Modern dance.
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The Society is one of the world's leading dance examination boards with the widest range of dance genres available. We are a registered educational charity, supporting and training our members through a variety of courses, teaching syllabi and techniques.
Webinars
Join your local International ISTD Regional Representative for our termly member update meetings. These meetings will give you the...
Online
Tuesday 17 Dec
Workshops
Join us to learn about how the ISTD street dance syllabus can revolutionise your dance classes and boost your...
Online
Sunday 5 Jan
Workshops
Join this webinar to answer all questions about DFR Grand finals weekend 2025.
Online
Wednesday 8 Jan
Competitions
The Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Faculty are excited to be touring venues around the UK for their...
venue not specified
Sunday 12 Jan
Webinars
Join our teacher support sessions to have your questions answered by our Heads of Faculty Development.
Online
Wednesday 15 Jan
Competitions
Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...
Various
Sunday 19 Jan
Workshops
Whether you are on stage performing, making or learning dance, we know how to support people with the dual...
Online
Tuesday 21 Jan
In studio courses
Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!
The Company Performing Arts, Oxford Road Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3TH
Sunday 26 Jan
In studio courses
Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!
Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Rd, Southampton, SO31 8DT
Sunday 26 Jan
In studio courses
Participants will learn about the core fundamentals, historically and physically for Locking and Hip Hop.
ISTD HQ studio - 22/26 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4QE.
Sunday 26 Jan
Browse the latest news, views and insights from the dance education sector, and gain useful advice on how to develop your teaching practice in our latest issue of our Dance magazine.
GINNY BROWN
Chief Executive
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