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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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Competitions

Janet Cram Awards 2026 Finals

Welcome to the finals for Janet Cram Awards 2026

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Greenwood Theatre, 55 Weston Street, London, SE1 3RA

Sunday 5 Jul

In studio courses

International Course: Modern Theatre, Arklow

Join the Modern Theatre faculty in studio for 2 days of in-studio CPD.

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Arklow Dance Studios, Knockenrahan Industrial Estate, 7 Rockview, Knockanrahan Lower, Arklow

Saturday 11 Jul

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 14 Jul

In studio courses

Summer Programme 2026: Cecchetti Classical Ballet CPD

Join us for Summer Programme 2026.

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Hybrid - Online & ISTD HQ

Monday 27 Jul

In studio courses

Summer Programme 2026: Modern Theatre CPD

Join us for Summer Programme 2026.

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Hybrid - Online & ISTD HQ

Thursday 30 Jul

In studio courses

Summer Programme 2026: Imperial Classical Ballet CPD

Join us for Summer Programme 2026.

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Hybrid - Online and ISTD HQ

Wednesday 5 Aug

In studio courses

Summer Programme 2026: Tap Dance CPD

Join us for Summer Programme 20226.

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ISTD HQ - 22/26 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4QE

Tuesday 11 Aug

Workshops

Regional course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1 Scotland

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

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Natalie Tough School of Dance, 314 Clifton Road, Aberdeen, AB24 4HQ

Saturday 15 Aug

Workshops

DDE Unit 4 – Modern Theatre

Join the ISTD Academy for the Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Unit 4 – Modern Theatre.

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online

Thursday 20 Aug

In studio courses

Hybrid CPD: Refresh of the Rock n Roll Syllabus

Join the Rock 'n' Roll faculty for this hybrid CPD course for teachers.

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Hybrid - Online & ISTD HQ

Wednesday 26 Aug

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