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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

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

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

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 20 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

In studio courses

ISTD Connect Glasgow

Enjoy a day of CPD and networking with fellow Scottish members and the ISTD staff.

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The Dance Factory, 142 Calder St, Glasgow G42 7QP

Sunday 25 Oct

Workshops

October Half Term ICB Online Courses

Join Jackie Styles and the ISTD Academy for these online ICB Licentiate Preparatory Courses.

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Online

Monday 26 Oct

In studio courses

In Studio CPD: Advanced 1 Tap

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

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

Wednesday 28 Oct

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 1 Nov

Competitions

Cecchetti Mabel Ryan Awards 2027 - Heats

Welcome to the Cecchetti Classical Ballet Mabel Ryan Awards 2027 - Heats

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Online

Friday 13 Nov

In studio courses

International course: Modern Theatre - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Join the Modern Theatre Faculty for 1.5 days of in-studio CPD in Kuala Lumpur.

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Dancesteps Studio, 20-3, Jalan Solaris 5, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Wednesday 18 Nov

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