
In studio courses
Residential Summer Programme 2025
Join the CPD and events team for this year's Teachers’ Summer Programme.
University of Chichester: Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE
Tuesday 12 Aug
Our new, inclusive, and sustainable recommended examination uniform, in collaboration with Dansez - wear it your way.
With 6,000 members in 59 countries we conduct over 90,000 examinations worldwide each year.
We exist to advance excellence in dance teaching and education. For 120 years we’ve provided quality dance training across a diverse range of genres.
Learn about the benefits of taking dance examinations and medal tests
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.
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!
Browse our latest competitions, awards, training courses, workshops and more.
Events and courses
Unlock access to our world-renowned syllabus, best practice training and everyday practical tools and resources.
Grow your career with the ISTD with our seamless pathway for teachers.
Chief Executive, Ginny Brown, headed to Westminster last week with a clear mission: to spotlight the transformative power of dance in education.
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We understand that joining a new awarding body can seem daunting, which is why we’ve designed a seamless pathway for teachers like you to enrich your teaching with the ISTD’s world-class resources and support.
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The ISTD is inviting eligible members to stand for election to the Imperial Classical Ballet and Classical Indian Dance Faculty Committees.
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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.
In studio courses
Join the CPD and events team for this year's Teachers’ Summer Programme.
University of Chichester: Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE
Tuesday 12 Aug
Workshops
Join us at Residential Summer Programme for an opportunity to connect with staff from ISTD HQ.
University of Chichester: Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE
Wednesday 13 Aug
Workshops
Join us at Residential Summer Programme for an exclusive in-conversation event with Angela Rippon.
University of Chichester: Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE
Sunday 17 Aug
Online courses
Join the ISTD Academy and Sujata Banerjee for this online Teaching Methods & Intermediate Refresher workshop. Perfect for those...
Online
Thursday 28 Aug
Workshops
Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...
venue not specified
Sunday 31 Aug
Workshops
Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...
Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS
Sunday 31 Aug
Webinars
We invite you to join our Faculty Committee representatives for our Teacher Support Sessions.
Online
Wednesday 3 Sep
Online courses
Join ISTD Academy and Sujata Banerjee for this online Biomechanics & Advanced 1 workshop. Perfect for those wanting to prepare...
Online
Thursday 4 Sep
Online courses
Join the ISTD Academy and Jackie Styles for this online Intermediate & Advanced 1 Option B Refresher course. Perfect for...
Online
Friday 5 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 7 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.
Testimonial
GINNY BROWN
Chief Executive
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