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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.

 

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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Events and Courses

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Workshops

Free Webinar: Safeguarding for Dance Business Owners

Join safeguarding experts and dance teachers, Kayleigh Chambers and Vicki Race, on this safeguarding course.

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Online

Tuesday 2 Jun

In studio courses

International Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1, St John's

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

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Sorensen School of Dance, 435 Torbay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 5C9

Thursday 4 Jun

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 7 Jun

Competitions

Imperial Classical Ballet Awards UK Finals 2026

Welcome to the booking page for the UK finals event for the 2026 Imperial Classical Ballet Awards.

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Central School of Ballet, 21-22 Hatfields, Paris Garden, London. SE1 8DJ

Sunday 7 Jun

Workshops

Teacher Support Sessions with Committee Representatives – 2026

We invite you to join our Faculty Committee representatives for our Teacher Support Sessions in 2026.

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Online

Tuesday 9 Jun

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 14 Jun

In studio courses

International Course: Imperial Classical Ballet, Mexico City

Join the Imperial Classical Ballet faculty in studio for a day of vocational CPD.

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Hybrid - Online & Academia de Ballet San Ángel Inn, Tecoyotitla 385, Agrícola, Chimalistac, Álvaro Obregón, 01050 Ciudad de México

Friday 19 Jun

Online courses

Free Webinar: Using mark schemes effectively

Join the CPD & Events Team for this free webinar.

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Online

Monday 22 Jun

Online courses

Imperial Classical Ballet Essentials: Three part series

A new Imperial Classical Ballet (ICB) starter package for teachers who are qualified and those who are new to...

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online

Tuesday 23 Jun

In studio courses

Modern Theatre - CPD and Masterclasses, (Athens, Greece)

Be part of a milestone moment for ISTD as Athens becomes one of our first International Examination Centres. This...

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PalmTree MCA, Krinagorou 13, 11745 Athens

Saturday 27 Jun

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