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Become a Street Dance Associate Tutor - Webinar

Join our Interim Lead Examiner for Street Dance, Amanda Tapp, in an online session to understand the requirements for...

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Online

Sunday 13 Jul

Online courses

Online CPD: Tap Dance, Modern Theatre and Imperial Classical Ballet

Join the Tap Dance, Modern Theatre and Impreial Classical Ballet faculties for online for CPD this July.

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Online

Monday 14 Jul

In studio courses

Residential Summer Programme 2025

Join the CPD and events team for this year's Teachers’ Summer Programme.

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University of Chichester: Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE

Tuesday 12 Aug

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ISTD Members' Evening

Join us at Residential Summer Programme for an opportunity to connect with staff from ISTD HQ.

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University of Chichester: Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE

Wednesday 13 Aug

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An evening with Angela Rippon - Let's Dance Campaign

Join us at Residential Summer Programme for an exclusive in-conversation event with Angela Rippon.

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University of Chichester: Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE

Sunday 17 Aug

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BLS Medallist Series 2025-2026

Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...

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Sunday 31 Aug

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President's Cup Day

Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...

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Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS

Sunday 31 Aug

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DFR Area Competitions 2025

The Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Faculty are excited to be touring venues around the UK for their...

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Sunday 7 Sep

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Diploma in Teaching Community Dance (DTCD)

Join the ISTD Academy for the Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Community Dance (DTCD) qualification.

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Online

Thursday 11 Sep

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DFR Dance Exchange 2025

Join us for a full day of CPD workshops, useful updates and inspirational lectures: Disco, Street Dance and Rock...

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The Elgiva Theatre. Chesham.

Sunday 14 Sep

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