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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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Workshops

February Half Term Online CPD: Safeguarding courses

Join safeguarding experts and dance teachers, Kayleigh Chambers and Victoria Race, on these safeguarding courses.

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Online

Monday 17 Feb

Online courses

February Half Term Online CPD: Modern CPD

Join Modern Theatre lecturers for 3 days of Modern Theatre training online.

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Online

Wednesday 19 Feb

In studio courses

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

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

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Louise Middleton School of Dance, 1 Market Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4EJ

Sunday 2 Mar

Workshops

ISTD Street Dance Syllabus - Q&A session

Join us to learn about how the ISTD street dance syllabus can revolutionise your dance classes and boost your...

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Online

Monday 3 Mar

Workshops

‘How to support parents who dance’ – with Lucy McCrudden.

Whether you are on stage performing, making or learning dance, we know how to support people with the dual...

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Online

Tuesday 4 Mar

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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Sunday 9 Mar

In studio courses

Regional Course: Modern Theatre Refresher for Grade 4, 5 and 6 Musical Theatre Amalgamations, Norwich

Network with local teachers and lecturer Ruth Armstrong for a day of Modern Theatre training.

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Guildhall school of Dancing, The Spinney, City Academy, Earlham Road, Norwich NR4 7LP

Sunday 9 Mar

Online courses

Online CPD: Biomechanics relating to turnout

Join lecturer Shirley-Anne Osborne for this online CPD course.

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Online

Sunday 16 Mar

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 19 Mar

Webinars

Teacher Support Sessions with HoFD - Winter/Spring

Join our teacher support sessions to have your questions answered by our Heads of Faculty Development.

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Online

Thursday 20 Mar

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