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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

Wednesday 25 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

Online courses

Online CPD - Tap Dance Advanced 1

Join the CPD & Events Team for this online Tap course.

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Online

Tuesday 14 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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Monday 20 Apr

Online courses

Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Unit 5 Short Course

Join the ISTD Academy for the Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) Unit 5.

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Online

Tuesday 21 Apr

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 26 Apr

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 26 Apr

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 28 Apr

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