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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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Competitions

Grand Finals 2025

Welcome to Grand Finals 2025 of the ISTD Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Faculty.

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Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP

Saturday 11 Oct

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre grade 4 and 5 floor sequences, Hampshire

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

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Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Rd, Southampton, SO31 8DT

Sunday 12 Oct

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

Thursday 16 Oct

In studio courses

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

Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!

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Dance Station, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2BG

Sunday 19 Oct

Workshops

Industry Day 2025

Learn something new and test your skills in a full day of workshops! Open to teachers and students of...

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Bird College, Sidcup, London DA14 4ED

Sunday 26 Oct

In studio courses

In Studio - October Half Term CPD

Join the Modern Theatre and Imperial Classical Ballet faculties for in-studio CPD this October.

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ISTD HQ

Monday 27 Oct

Online courses

Online - October Half Term CPD

Join the Modern Theatre, Imperial Classical Ballet, Cecchetti Classical Ballet and Contemporary faculties for online CPD this October.

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Online

Monday 27 Oct

Workshops

Licentiate Modern Theatre Preparatory Courses

Join the ISTD Academy for these online Licentiate Modern Theatre Preparatory Courses. Ideal for any teachers planning to work...

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Online

Wednesday 29 Oct

Workshops

Mabel Ryan Awards 2025

Join us for the Mabel Ryan Awards! A wonderful opportunity for young dancers to take part in a friendly...

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Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston Birmingham B5 7UH

Sunday 2 Nov

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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Sunday 2 Nov

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