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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.

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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2023 and beyond

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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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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Workshops

UK regional update meetings

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

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Online

Tuesday 21 Mar

Competitions

Medallist Series 2022/23

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

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Various

Sunday 26 Mar

In studio courses

Regional Course: Imperial Classical Ballet Training vocabulary steps from Grade 1 – Intermediate, Norwich

Join the East (Norfolk) Regional Representative Amy Jarrett and lead lecturer Jackie Styles for a day of Imperial Classical...

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Guildhall School of Dancing, The Spinney, City Academy, Earlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7LP

Sunday 2 Apr

In studio courses

Spring Programme: Contemporary, Ballet and Modern Theatre Courses

Our annual Spring Programme is back for 2023, with wide a range of online and live Continuing Professional Development.

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Sadler's Wells Theatre - Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN

Monday 3 Apr

In studio courses

Spring Programme: First Aid and Tap Dance Courses

Our annual Spring Programme is back for 2023, with wide a range of online and live Continuing Professional Development.

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

Tuesday 4 Apr

Online courses

Online CPD: Modern Theatre - Revision of Intermediate Modern to free music

Join us for this online Modern Theatre course focusing on the updated Intermediate syllabus, to optional free music.

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Online

Thursday 6 Apr

Online courses

Spring Programme: Online courses

Our annual Spring Programme is back for 2023, with wide a range of online and live Continuing Professional Development.

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Online

Tuesday 11 Apr

In studio courses

Modern Theatre intensive training - Sydney, Australia

Join the Education and Training team for an intensive 5-day Modern Theatre CPD event in Sydney, Australia.

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North Balgowlah School of Dance,10 Bardoo Avenue, North Balgowlah NSW 2093

Wednesday 12 Apr

Workshops

Imperial Classical Ballet - Junior and Senior Ballet Awards 2023

A brand-new inclusive event combining Junior and Senior Ballet Awards in a hybrid online/live form for 2023, sponsored by Freed...

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Central School of Ballet, 21–22 Hatfields, Paris Garden, London SE1 8DJ

Saturday 15 Apr

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre Grade 4 and 5 Musical Theatre Amalgamations, Bristol

Join the South West and South Wales Regional Representative Kathy Plaster and lecturer Andrea Ashton for a day of...

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

Sunday 23 Apr

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