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If you are working towards your Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) or Associate qualification then Provisional Membership is your first step to a career in teaching 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 wide variety of courses, teaching syllabi and techniques.

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CPD: Revise and Regenerate for Intermediate Modern to Free Music

This event has now sold out.

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Online

Sunday 28 Nov

Awards

The Cecchetti Malta Awards 2021

Our teachers and members in Malta/of Maltese nationality have the opportunity to showcase their students' talent and training.

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Online

Saturday 4 Dec

Competitions

DFR Grand Finals

Competitors who qualified at area competitions throughout 2021 are to attend our finals event at Bracknell.

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Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, RG12 9SE

Sunday 5 Dec

Awards

Junior Ballet Awards

Entries are now closed. Results will be announced on Wednesday 8 December 2021.

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Online

Wednesday 8 Dec

Awards

Tap Dance: Bursary Awards Selection Event 2021

Entries are now closed. Winners will be announced on Friday 17 December 2021.

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Friday 17 Dec

Awards

National Faculty Awards 2021

Join teachers from around the globe as we celebrate the inspirational work of Robert Harrold and Margaret Dixon-Phillip.

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Online

Monday 10 Jan

 

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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. 

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From Student to Full teaching membership, we offer a broad range of membership levels and support more than 6,000 members in over 59 countries around the world. Learn more about becoming an Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing member.

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GINNY BROWN

Chief Executive Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing