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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

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

Thursday 10 Sep

Workshops

DFR Dance Exchange 2026

A full day of CPD workshops, useful updates and inspirational lectures: Disco, Street Dance and Rock n Roll.

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Elgiva Theatre - St Mary's Way, Chesham, HP5 1HR

Sunday 13 Sep

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 15 Sep

In studio courses

Hybrid CPD: National Grades Dances Revision

Join the National Faculty for this revision of grades dances.

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Hybrid - Online & Highfield Priory School (58 Fulwood Row, Preston PR2 5RW)

Sunday 27 Sep

In studio courses

Regional Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1 (Day 1), Kent

Join us to learn and refresh the new Advanced 1 Tap Dance syllabus (Day 1)

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Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, ME1 3BY

Sunday 4 Oct

Workshops

Regional Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1 (Day 2), Bristol

Join us to learn and refresh the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!

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Dance Station, Alexandra Park, Bristol BS16 2BG

Sunday 4 Oct

Competitions

Grand Finals 2026

Welcome to Grand Finals 2026 of the ISTD Disco Freestyle, Rock 'n' Roll and Street Faculty.

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Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP

Saturday 10 Oct

In studio courses

Regional Course: Healthy Movement for the Dancer- Shropshire

Join us to find new techniques to improve your students strength and flexibility.

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The Depot, 9 Holyhead Road, Oakengates , Telford. Shropshire , TF2 6DW

Sunday 11 Oct

Online courses

Online CPD: Safeguarding for Shows, Competitions and Events

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

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Online

Monday 19 Oct

In studio courses

International Course: Modern Theatre Intermediate Foundation (Bari, Italy)

Join the Modern Theatre faculty in studio and update your knowledge and skills.

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Academy of Dance, Via Pasubio 14, 70125 Bari

Saturday 24 Oct

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