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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

Licentiate Modern Theatre Preparatory Course

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

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Online

Sunday 14 Dec

Online courses

Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Unit 1

Join the ISTD Academy for the Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Unit 1.

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Online

Thursday 8 Jan

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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Sunday 18 Jan

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 18 Jan

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre Revision of Grades 1-3, York

Join teachers of the Yorkshire and the Humber Region for a day of Modern Theatre dance training.

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8 Acomb Court, York Road, York, YO24 3BJ

Sunday 18 Jan

Online courses

Online CPD - Bharatanatyam New Grade 1-6 Exam

Join the CPD & Events Team for CPD this January.

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Online

Monday 19 Jan

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre grades 5 and 6 MT amalgamations, Liverpool

Join teachers of the North West Merseyside Region for a day of Modern Theatre dance training.

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North Liverpool Dance Academy, Barlow lane, Liverpool, L4 3QP

Sunday 1 Feb

Online courses

Trauma Informed Training for Dance Practitioners

Join our expert practitioners Elizabeth Vecchione and Amelia Channon on these CPD courses.

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Online

Tuesday 3 Feb

In studio courses

In Studio CPD - Bharatanatyam New Grade 1-6 Exam

Join the CPD & Events Team for CPD this February.

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Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, HA5 4EA

Thursday 5 Feb

Online courses

Creating Magical Early Years Classes

Join dance teacher Fiona Ramasami , on this course focused on preschool and early years classes.

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Online

Monday 16 Feb

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