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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which a teacher furthers their teaching practice through dance-related activities. From attending courses and events to independent learning (e.g. reading and journalling), continuing professional development can come in many forms.

Discover our Residential Summer Programme 2025

We are excited to once again return with the residential summer programme in August.

Delegates will have the opportunity to join courses led by our expert teaching teams, connect with other members from around the world, network with lecturers and examiners outside the studio and participate in additional morning and evening activities – all with meals and accommodation provided.

Whether you want to attend for one day or the whole week, this event is ideal for all teachers; from the most experienced through to those still in training. Attending CPD courses is the best way to update your teaching practice and refresh yourself for the autumn term.

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Upcoming CPD courses

Check what we've got planned for the year, and put the dates for our online and in-person courses in your diary.

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Why is CPD so important?

Continuing Professional Development has a direct impact on the success of your business, keeping it current and vibrant and assisting your learners in staying creative, motivated and inspired.

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Funding your CPD


Our bursaries are designed to provide financial assistance to dance teachers who need it most. Find out more about what funding opportunities we have in place to help you access the skills to progress in your career.

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Our Lead Lecturers

Get to know the expert Lead Lecturers who run our Continued Professional Development courses.

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What's new

Events and Courses

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Webinars

International regional update meetings

Join your local International ISTD Regional Representative for our termly member update meetings. These meetings will give you the...

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Online

Monday 10 Nov

Workshops

International Course: Modern Theatre, Cape Town

Join the Modern Theatre Faculty in studio for a day of CPD.

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Waterfront Theatre School, V&A Waterfront, Cnr Port Road &, 8001 Alfred St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000

Friday 21 Nov

In studio courses

International Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1, Bari

Join the Tap faculty in studio and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus.

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Academy of Dance,

Saturday 29 Nov

Awards

Cecchetti Malta Awards 2025

The Cecchetti Classical Ballet Faculty are delighted to be holding the Cecchetti Malta Awards in 2025.

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Brigitte Gauci Borda School of Dance, 64, Old College Street, Sliema

Sunday 30 Nov

Online courses

Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Unit 1

Join the ISTD Academy for the Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Unit 1.

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Online

Thursday 8 Jan

Competitions

BLS Area Qualifiers 26/27

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

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venue not specified

Sunday 18 Jan

Competitions

DFR Area Competitions

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

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venue not specified

Sunday 18 Jan

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre grades 5 and 6 MT amalgamations, Liverpool

Join teachers of the North West Merseyside Region for a day of Modern Theatre dance training.

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North Liverpool Dance Academy, Barlow lane, Liverpool, L4 3QP

Sunday 1 Feb

Online courses

Trauma Informed Training for Dance Practitioners

Join our expert practitioners Elizabeth Vecchione and Amelia Channon on these CPD courses.

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Online

Tuesday 3 Feb

Workshops

ISTD Academy - Licentiate Modern Theatre (MTH)

Join the ISTD Academy for the Licentiate Modern Theatre qualification.

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Online

Monday 16 Feb

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