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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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Online courses

Online CPD: Biomechanics relating to turnout

Join lecturer Shirley-Anne Osborne for this online CPD course.

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Online

Sunday 16 Mar

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

Wednesday 19 Mar

Webinars

Teacher Support Sessions with HoFD - Winter/Spring

Join our teacher support sessions to have your questions answered by our Heads of Faculty Development.

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Online

Thursday 20 Mar

Awards

Janet Cram Awards 2025

Welcome to our 2025 awards! With live heats across England, and our Online Heat for teachers and competitors in Scotland,...

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Various

Sunday 23 Mar

In studio courses

Regional Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1 (Day 2), Hampshire

Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!

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Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Rd, Southampton, SO31 8DT

Sunday 23 Mar

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 30 Mar

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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venue not specified

Sunday 30 Mar

In studio courses

International course: Dancesport - Klang, Malaysia

Join the CPD team for in-studio Dancesport CPD in Malaysia.

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8-1, Lorong Batu Nilam 3A, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, 41200 Klang, Selangor

Sunday 30 Mar

In studio courses

Regional Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1 (Day 2), Liverpool

Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!

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North Liverpool Dance Academy, Barlow Lane, Liverpool L4 3QP

Sunday 6 Apr

Online courses

Online CPD: Imperial Classical Ballet

Join lecturers for 3 days of Imperial Classical Ballet training online.

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Online

Monday 7 Apr

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