Street FAQs

Currently you can become an ISTD Street Dance Teacher by studying and training for the Associate exam.  

You will need to have a sound dance background and a keen interest in learning about the history and fundamentals of street dance.  Everything you need to become an experienced street dance teacher you will gain from your coaching.  The Associate exam gives you the tools to teach safely and confidently.  

If you are interested in studying for the ISTD Street Dance teaching qualification (also known as the Associate). Firstly, download the syllabus outline here:

Street Dance Syllabi

There are a number of very useful resources to help you with your training. 

Downloadable videos and glossary notes are available here:

Street Dance Foundation Styles Glossary Videos

Street Dance Foundation Styles Glossary

The main way to study currently is on a 121 basis with an experienced examiner or a member of our teaching team.  Please email streetdance@istd.org to obtain the list of recommended coaches.

We are frequently asked how long it takes to achieve this. That depends on the individual. How many lessons you need and your level of Street Dance knowledge. You can achieve this qualification in as little as 3-4 months if you work intensively during this time.

Yes, the new format was live from January 2025. You can download the new specification here which details the requirements for each level:

Dancesport Syllabus Outlines

We will be holding a number of webinars and courses throughout the year.  You can find the details here:

Street Dance- An introduction into locking and hip-hop

All events and courses

Ensure you are familiar with the requirements for the medal tests by downloading the specification.

When you have a date in mind, please contact the exams department sbrown@istd.org deals with Street Dance exams and will guide you through the process. 

As well as exams, there are a number of courses teachers can attend throughout the year, alongside competitions: the ISTD run fun Street Dance Competitions throughout the year, incorporating solos, pairs, quads and crews. 

If you are interested in attending, please email dfr@istd.org for details of the events.

And finally, the ISTD have a Street Dance Faculty Facebook page available for members to join which will provide you with updates on any information related to Street Dance and the opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have within our friendly community.

You can join here:

Street Dance Facebook group

If you are an ISTD member and have a good knowledge of street dance or are running classes you can enter pupils for the ISTD amateur exams. The Street Dance specification outlines the expectations for each level. It is a great way to encourage progression in a fun and inclusive way. However, I am convinced that you will get a lot out of studying for the Associate alongside growing your business by introducing the medal tests.   

You can email streetdance@istd.org and arrange a call with someone to talk you through everything. 

There are courses you can attend throughout the year to learn more about street dance for professionals.  Details of the events can be found here:

Street Dance events and courses

Yes, Street Dance is a very popular style of dance. It encourages a fresh type of customer to your dance school and the creativity of the syllabus ensures that you can tailor the classes specifically to your pupils.

Dancers can attend your school once a week and have great fun learning routines so that they can enter for fun and inclusive ISTD exams. 

 A creative and achievable approach to exams. Teachers can work with their specialisms and strengths and ensure that routines are well suited to their pupils. 

There is a lot of flexibility with the exams meaning that teachers can keep the classes fresh and current and pupils have a sense of achievement and progression when taking the exams. 

No, the Street Dance syllabus/specification is available for anyone to download. 

You can find it here: 

ISTD Syllabi