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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which a teacher furthers their teaching practice through dance-related activities. From attending courses and events to independent learning (e.g. reading and journalling), continuing professional development can come in many forms.

Upcoming CPD courses

Check what we've got planned for the year, and put the dates for our online and in-person courses in your diary.

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Why is CPD so important?

Continuing Professional Development has a direct impact on the success of your business, keeping it current and vibrant and assisting your learners in staying creative, motivated and inspired.

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Funding your CPD


Our bursaries are designed to provide financial assistance to dance teachers who need it most. Find out more about what funding opportunities we have in place to help you access the skills to progress in your career.

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Our Lead Lecturers

Get to know the expert Lead Lecturers who run our Continued Professional Development courses.

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Events and Courses

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Webinars

International regional update meetings

Join your local International ISTD Regional Representative for our termly member update meetings. These meetings will give you the...

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Online

Wednesday 26 Mar

Workshops

BLS Medallist Series 2025-2026

Members who are currently entering pupils for ISTD Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence medals are eligible to take part...

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venue not specified

Sunday 30 Mar

Workshops

DFR Street Dance Competitions 2024-2025

Join us for a fun competition day for your Street dance pupils, including solos, pairs, quads and crews.

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venue not specified

Sunday 30 Mar

In studio courses

International course: Dancesport - Klang, Malaysia

Join the CPD team for in-studio Dancesport CPD in Malaysia.

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8-1, Lorong Batu Nilam 3A, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, 41200 Klang, Selangor

Sunday 30 Mar

In studio courses

Regional Course: Tap Dance New Advanced 1 (Day 2), Liverpool

Come and learn the New Advanced 1 Tap syllabus in studio!

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North Liverpool Dance Academy, Barlow Lane, Liverpool L4 3QP

Sunday 6 Apr

Online courses

Online CPD: Imperial Classical Ballet

Join the Imperial Classical Ballet Faculty for online CPD.

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Online

Monday 7 Apr

In studio courses

Regional Course: Imperial Classical Ballet - Intermediate and Advanced 1, Kent

Join us for two syllabus refresher training days.

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The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Kent ME1 3BY

Tuesday 8 Apr

Competitions

DFR Area Competitions 2025

The Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Faculty are excited to be touring venues around the UK for their...

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venue not specified

Sunday 27 Apr

Competitions

Imperial Classical Ballet Awards UK Finals 2025

Welcome to the booking page for the UK finals event for the 2025 Imperial Classical Ballet Awards.

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Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston Birmingham B5 7UH

Sunday 27 Apr

Online courses

Online CPD: VAT and Performing Arts

Join chartered accountant Sam Smith on these VAT courses.

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Online

Wednesday 7 May

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