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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.

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Applications are open for our annual bursary scheme aimed at DDE, DDP, and Dancesport Associate students.

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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.

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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. 

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Building your business

Join the Education and Training team in our final free session, designed help you build your business and upskill...

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Online

Thursday 18 Aug

Online courses

Online: Summer Programme

Join the Education and Training team for the annual Teachers’ Summer programme of Continuing Professional Development.

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Online

Friday 19 Aug

Competitions

DFR Area Competitions

Regional competitions for Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll dancers.

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Various

Sunday 11 Sep

Workshops

Dance Exchange 2022

All dance teachers can network, expand their knowledge and learn something new at this in person day of dance....

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The Elgiva Theatre, St Marys Way, Chesham, HP5 1HR

Sunday 18 Sep

Webinars

Membership Matters: In conversation with Lucy McCrudden (Dance Mama)

Join speaker Lucy McCrudden in this session focusing on how to support parents working within the dance sector.

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Online

Thursday 22 Sep

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Online: September and October CPD

Join the Education and Training Team in September and October for online CPD.

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Online

Friday 23 Sep

Workshops

Day of Dance

Join us at the Arts Educational School in Chiswick for a cross-genre day of classes and more.

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ArtsEd, 14 Bath Road, Chiswick London W4 1LY

Sunday 30 Oct

Workshops

Tap Fest 2022

A full day of Tap Dance! Teachers and students from across the UK can join us in Preston for...

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Preston College, St Vincents Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8UR

Sunday 6 Nov

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"We are committed to supporting teachers in building a sustainable and rewarding career."

GINNY BROWN

Chief Executive