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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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Webinars

International regional update meetings

Join your local International ISTD Regional Representative for our termly member update meetings. These meetings will give you the...

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Online

Tuesday 26 Sep

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre new grade 4 and grade 5 floor sequences, Derbyshire

Join this course to learn the new grade 4 and grade 5 floor sequences with the Modern Theatre faculty.

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JL Dance Academy, Whiteley Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QL

Sunday 1 Oct

Competitions

DFR area competitions 2023

Celebrating 35 years of the ISTD Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Faculty.

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Various UK locations

Sunday 8 Oct

Competitions

Tap Fest 2023

A combination of Tap workshops in the morning followed by our Star Tap Awards event.

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Bird College, Alma Road Sidcup DA14 4ED

Sunday 15 Oct

Workshops

All In! Introduction to Inclusive Ballet!

We are delighted to be partnering with National Youth Ballet, Parable Dance and NYB ambassador Joe Powell-Main in this...

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Online

Wednesday 18 Oct

Workshops

Modern Theatre - Bari, Italy

Join the CPD team for 2 days of in-studio modern theatre CPD in Bari.

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Academy of Dance, Via Pasubio 14, 70125 Bari

Saturday 21 Oct

Competitions

Medallist Series 2023/24

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

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Berkhamstead

Sunday 22 Oct

Competitions

Medallist Series: Berkhamstead 2023

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

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Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamstead, HP4 3AH

Sunday 22 Oct

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre new grade 4 and grade 5 floor sequences, Cheshire

Join this course to learn the new grade 4 and grade 5 floor sequences with the Modern Theatre faculty.

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The Hammond, Mannings Ln, Hoole Bank, Chester CH2 4ES

Sunday 22 Oct

In studio courses

Regional Course: Tap Dance Bridging the gap from Intermediate, Bristol

Join this course to explore concepts that underpin the Intermediate syllabus and technical ideas that can take students to...

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Dance Station, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2BG

Sunday 22 Oct

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