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Cecchetti Scholars Programme 2025
Gillian Toogood, Programme Manager of the Cecchetti Scholarship Programme, gives us insight into the scheme’s role in nurturing the next generation of dancers.
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An ISTD Exam Tour in Japan
ISTD Examiner Gillian Hurst joins us to discuss her recent exam tour to Japan - the first since before the Covid pandemic.
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Murielle Ashcroft Award 2024
With our Janet Cram Awards beginning next month, we look back at last year’s finals at The Kenneth More Theatre, where Gillian Farr was awarded the Murielle Ashcroft Award.
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Applied safeguarding for dance events
ISTD member and safeguarding expert, Kayleigh Chambers, takes a comprehensive look at safeguarding best practices for your events.
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The art of waacking
A style of street dance developed in the American West Coast of the 1970s, waacking (or whacking) defines itself with stylistic arm movements, striking poses and self-expression.
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What good is the sparkle of Strictly if young people in Britain aren’t getting the chance to dance?
ISTD President Shirley Ballas talks with The Guardian about the transformative quality of dance, and the risks associated with the upcoming Curriculum and Assessment Review.
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Elegance meets performance - International Dance Shoes
We caught up with Justin Patel of International Dance Shoes Ltd. on footwear trends, the evolution of dance shoes and the impact they can have on teachers and student alike.
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Spotlight On: Heather Burns
Advocating for dance education in state schools and beyond.
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New Vice Presidents join the ISTD to champion teachers and dance
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shobana Jeyasingh CBE and Anthony Van Laast CBE as Vice Presidents of the Society.
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ISTD Bursaries 2025/26
The ISTD is dedicated to supporting dance teachers in accessing essential training and expanding opportunities for all through dance. As part of our continued commitment, we are pleased to offer Teacher Training Bursaries and Broadening Access Awards for the 2025/26 cycle.
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Angela Rippon on Let's Dance!
Dance Magazine Editor, Tamsin Moore, asked ISTD Grand Council member Angela Rippon about her hopes for her Let’s Dance! project.
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Join the movement – Let’s Dance!
Dance Magazine Editor, Tamsin Moore, highlights the impact of our dance community and speaks to ISTD President Shirley Ballas on the initiative.
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