Following a review of entry patterns, and feedback from trustees, we have taken the decision to offer some qualifications for the final time in 2026 and 2027.
The ISTD is committed to delivering high quality examinations, CPD and events for its members across all the dance genres. Over time, when there is evidence of significantly low take-up in dance schools, some qualifications cannot continue to be examined. These changes reflect our members’ needs and make sure we can support areas of growth for the future.
Following a review of entry patterns, and feedback from committees and trustees, we have taken the decision to offer some qualifications for the final time. Please see the table below for the impacted examinations, or download the document for full details.
Download ISTD Confirmed Withdrawal List
| Genre | Qualifications | Final assessment date |
| Ballroom | Grades 1 - 6 | 30 September 2026 |
| Intermediate | 30 September 2026 | |
| Imperial Dance Award | 30 September 2027 | |
| Annual Award | 30 September 2027 | |
| Peggy Spencer Legend Award | 01 September 2024 | |
| Latin American | Grades 1 - 6 | 30 September 2027 |
| Intermediate | 30 September 2027 | |
| Imperial Dance Award | 30 September 2027 | |
| Annual Award | 30 September 2027 | |
| Peggy Spencer Legend Award | 01 September 2024 | |
| Alternative Rhythms | All Medal Tests and Awards | 30 September 2026 |
| Sequence - Latin | All Medal Tests and Awards | 30 September 2027 |
| Sequence - Classical | Grades 1 - 6 | 30 September 2026 |
| Intermediate | 30 September 2026 | |
| Imperial Dance Award | 30 September 2027 | |
| Annual Award | 30 September 2027 | |
| Sequence - Modern | All Medal Tests and Awards | 30 September 2027 |
| Sequence | Josephine Bradley Award | 30 September 2027 |
| Peggy Spencer Legend Award | 01 September 2024 | |
| Cecil Ruault Award | 30 September 2027 | |
| Imperial Dancesport Faculties | Alex Moore Award | 30 September 2027 |
| Josephine Bradley Award | 30 September 2027 | |
| Peggy Spencer Legend Award | 01 September 2024 | |
| Country and Western | All Medal Tests | 30 September 2026 |
| Imperial Award | 30 September 2026 | |
| Supreme Award | 30 September 2026 |
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