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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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Events and Courses

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Online courses

Online CPD: VAT and Performing Arts

Join chartered accountant Sam Smith on these VAT courses.

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Online

Wednesday 21 May

Webinars

Teacher Support Sessions with Committee Representatives – 2025

We invite you to join our Faculty Committee representatives for our Teacher Support Sessions.

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Online

Thursday 22 May

Online courses

Online CPD: Modern Theatre and Tap Dance

Join the Modern Theatre and Tap Dance faculties for online for CPD during .

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Online

Wednesday 28 May

Competitions

DFR Area Competitions 2025

The Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Faculty are excited to be touring venues around the UK for their...

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Sunday 1 Jun

Workshops

Janet Cram Awards Finals 2025

Welcome to the finals for Janet Cram Awards 2025

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Towngate Theatre, St. Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL

Sunday 8 Jun

Workshops

International Course: Ballet and Modern Theatre, Mexico City

Join the Imperial Classical Ballet and ModernTheatre faculties in studio for CPD courses.

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Lomas Studio, Calle Lago Zurich 245, Local 3 PB. Ampliación Granada, 11529 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Friday 13 Jun

In studio courses

International Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1, Athens

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

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Rythmos Dance Academy, 4-6 Dimitriou Goula Str, Peristeri 12133, Athens

Thursday 3 Jul

Workshops

Cecchetti Scholars Open Day 2025

Join the Cecchetti Classical Ballet Scholars for an afternoon of celebration, demonstrations and workshops.

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Arts Educational Schools, 14 Bath Road, London, W4 1LW

Sunday 6 Jul

Workshops

DFR Street Dance Competitions 2024-2025

Join us for a fun competition day for your Street dance pupils, including solos, pairs, quads and crews.

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Sunday 6 Jul

In studio courses

Residential Summer Programme 2025

Join the CPD and events team for this year's Teachers’ Summer Programme.

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University of Chichester: Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE

Tuesday 12 Aug

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