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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

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

Sunday 5 Jan

Workshops

DFR Grand Finals 2025 - Q&A

Join this webinar to answer all questions about DFR Grand finals weekend 2025.

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Online

Wednesday 8 Jan

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 12 Jan

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

Wednesday 15 Jan

Competitions

Medallist Series 2024/25

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

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Various

Sunday 19 Jan

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 21 Jan

In studio courses

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

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

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The Company Performing Arts, Oxford Road Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3TH

Sunday 26 Jan

In studio courses

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

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

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Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Rd, Southampton, SO31 8DT

Sunday 26 Jan

In studio courses

Street Dance- An introduction into locking and hip-hop

Participants will learn about the core fundamentals, historically and physically for Locking and Hip Hop. 

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ISTD HQ studio - 22/26 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4QE. 

Sunday 26 Jan

In studio courses

International course: Cecchetti Classical Ballet - Pietà, Malta

Join the CPD team for 3 days of in-studio Cecchetti Classical Ballet CPD in Pietà.

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The Dance Workshop, Triq San Lawrenz, Tal-Pietà

Saturday 1 Feb

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