Webinars
Teacher Support Sessions with HoFD - Autumn Term
Join our teacher support sessions to have your questions answered by our Heads of Faculty Development.
Online
Friday 9 Aug
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Dance is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, ability, or fitness level, with so many genres of dance available to suit all tastes and interests. Discover your love of dance with an ISTD-trained teacher!
Whatever your ability or level, we provide clear pathways to support your career in dance teaching to give you the skills to inspire the next generation.
We exist to advance excellence in dance teaching and education. For over 117 years we’ve provided quality dance training across a diverse range of genres.
With 6,000 members in 59 countries we conduct over 120,000 examinations worldwide each year.
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Play a pivotal role in an organisation with a proud history and a brand that stands for the pursuit of excellence in the dance world.
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2024 marks 120 years since the founding of ISTD! Over the course of the year we'll be looking back at our history, as well as looking forward to a bright future for dance.
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The Society is one of the world's leading dance examination boards with the widest range of dance genres available. We are a registered educational charity, supporting and training our members through a variety of courses, teaching syllabi and techniques.
Webinars
Join our teacher support sessions to have your questions answered by our Heads of Faculty Development.
Online
Friday 9 Aug
In studio courses
Join the CPD and events team for the annual Teachers’ Summer programme.
University of Chichester: Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE
Monday 12 Aug
Competitions
Join our Theatre Faculties for a performance that celebrates the exceptional talent of young ISTD dancers and their teachers.
The ShowRoom Theatre, University of Chichester, Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE
Saturday 17 Aug
Competitions
Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...
Various
Saturday 31 Aug
Workshops
Join us for a full day of CPD workshops for teachers and masterclasses for students.
Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS
Sunday 1 Sep
Competitions
The Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Faculty are excited to be touring venues around the UK for their...
venue not specified
Sunday 8 Sep
Workshops
Join us in person for a full day of CPD workshops, useful updates and inspirational lectures: Disco, Street Dance...
The Elgiva Theatre, Chesham
Sunday 15 Sep
In studio courses
Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!
The Company Performing Arts, Oxford Road Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3TH
Sunday 22 Sep
In studio courses
Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!
Dance Station, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2BG
Sunday 22 Sep
In studio courses
A day of student classes focused on Imperial Classical Ballet fundamentals, from Grade 1 to Intermediate.
The Depot, 9 Holyhead Rd, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DW
Sunday 29 Sep
Browse the latest news, views and insights from the dance education sector, and gain useful advice on how to develop your teaching practice in our latest issue of our Dance magazine.
GINNY BROWN
Chief Executive
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