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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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What's new

Events and Courses

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Online courses

Online CPD: Tap Dance, Modern Theatre and Imperial Classical Ballet

Join the Tap Dance, Modern Theatre and Impreial Classical Ballet faculties for online for CPD this July.

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Online

Monday 14 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

Workshops

ISTD Members' Evening

Join us at Residential Summer Programme for an opportunity to connect with staff from ISTD HQ.

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

Wednesday 13 Aug

Workshops

An evening with Angela Rippon - Let's Dance Campaign

Join us at Residential Summer Programme for an exclusive in-conversation event with Angela Rippon.

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

Sunday 17 Aug

Workshops

BLS Medallist Series 2025-2026

Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...

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venue not specified

Sunday 31 Aug

Workshops

President's Cup Day

Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...

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Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS

Sunday 31 Aug

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 7 Sep

Online courses

Diploma in Teaching Community Dance (DTCD)

Join the ISTD Academy for the Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Community Dance (DTCD) qualification.

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Online

Thursday 11 Sep

Workshops

DFR Dance Exchange 2025

Join us for a full day of CPD workshops, useful updates and inspirational lectures: Disco, Street Dance and Rock...

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The Elgiva Theatre. Chesham.

Sunday 14 Sep

Workshops

Diploma in Dance Pedagogy (DDP)

Join the ISTD Academy for the Level 6 Diploma in Dance Pedagogy (DDP) qualification.

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venue not specified

Sunday 14 Sep

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