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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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Webinars

International regional update meeting

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

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Online

Friday 6 Mar

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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Sunday 8 Mar

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre Grade 4 and 5 floor sequences, Kent

Join this course to learn the grade 4 and 5 floor sequences with the Modern Theatre faculty.

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Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY.

Sunday 8 Mar

Competitions

Imperial Classical Ballet Awards 2026- Heats

Bookings open on Tuesday 13 January 2026 in online form

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online

Tuesday 17 Mar

Competitions

Street Dance Area Competitions

Join us for a fun competition day for your Street dance pupils, including solos, pairs, quads and crews.

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venue not specified

Sunday 22 Mar

Workshops

Street Dance Associate

Join the ISTD Academy for the Street Dance Associate Teaching qualification

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Online

Tuesday 31 Mar

In studio courses

Hybrid CPD - Cecchetti Classical Ballet Senior Certificate 1

Join the CPD and Events team during the Easter break for this Cecchetti course.

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Hybrid - Online & ISTD HQ

Thursday 9 Apr

Competitions

Janet Cram Awards 2026

Welcome to our 2026 Janet Cram awards!

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Online

Friday 10 Apr

Online courses

Online CPD - Intermediate ICB Refresher

Join the CPD & Events Team for online Intermediate ICB Refresher course

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Online

Monday 13 Apr

Workshops

Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Unit 2 : Observing, Assisting and Teaching Practice

Join the ISTD Academy for the Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Unit 2.

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Friday 17 Apr

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