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Celebrating the Carl Alan Award winners 2025
This year, we celebrate the ISTD-connected winners who were recognised for their passion and commitment.
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Embracing optionality: How choice is shaping the next generation of dancers
A shift in dance education is putting inclusion centre stage. The ISTD’s introduction of Option A and Option B exercises is transforming how students train. Hear from two teachers who are seeing real impact in the studio as optionality empowers dancers to choose their own path to success.
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Why the Cecchetti Malta Awards matter
For dancers, teachers, and families alike, the Cecchetti Malta Awards have become more than just an annual event – they’re a celebration of growth, artistry, heritage and community.
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Meet our vice presidents
We caught up with Anthony van Laast CBE and Shobana Jeyasingh CBE.
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Celebrating President’s Cup Day 2025
Written by Michelle Postlethwaite, BLS Committee Member and attendee on the day
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Moments that mattered: Highlights from the Summer Residential Programme 2025
As we leave summer behind, we are taking a moment to reflect on our 2025 Summer Residential Programme, hearing from both our events team and the delegates who made the week so special.
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Exploring dance education and career pathways with Ginny Brown this summer
We sat down with our CEO, Ginny Brown, to reflect on her busy summer visiting dance organisations across the UK.
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Remembering Gail Clifford
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Gail Clifford has passed away.
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Teaching dance in mainstream schools
We spoke to Malcolm Hill, Head of Dancesport, about his experience teaching dance in mainstream schools.
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Celebrating one year of Dansez x ISTD recommended examination uniform
We recently sat down with Samantha Carney, Managing Director of Dansez, to unpack the story and inspiration behind the collection.
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ISTD partners with People Dancing to expand inclusive CPD opportunities
We’ve partnered with People Dancing to offer ISTD members exclusive discounts on flexible, expert-led CPD courses focused on teaching older adults and people with Parkinson’s. Explore how this partnership supports inclusive practice and expands your teaching toolkit.
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Shape the future of dance - stand for your faculty committee
The ISTD is inviting eligible members to stand for election to the Imperial Classical Ballet and Classical Indian Dance Faculty Committees.
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