The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is one of the world’s leading dance examination boards with the widest range of dance genres available. We offer a broad range of teaching qualifications, professional development services and opportunities for further learning.
Train with us to become a dance teacher, learn a new style or just discover the joy of dance!
Learn more about the ISTD with this free app that lets you: • Follow our social media feeds in real time (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) in one place • Read the latest news from the ISTD and the wider world of dance.
It also includes links to: • ISTD courses and training opportunities around the world in DANCE EXTRA • A range of dance teaching syllabus videos available for purchase and download directly to your mobile or tablet from ISTD Video • Find a qualified ISTD dance teacher in your area on www.dance-teachers.org.
As a registered educational charity and membership association, the ISTD’s mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms, to promote knowledge of dance, to provide up-to-date techniques for our members, and to maintain and improve teaching standards.
A measure of quality and inspirational dance teachers you can trust.
Membership of the ISTD recognises the professional status of a dance teacher and reassures students and parents of a teacher’s training and expertise.
With more than 7,000 members in over 65 countries around the world, the ISTD provides dance teachers with the best advice in dance education with multiple opportunities for courses, teacher training and qualifications.
Our Professional Standards Scheme recognises and celebrates our teachers’ commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Internationally recognisable badges displayed on teach profile pages on www.dance-teachers.org acknowledge their work to regularly update and improve their professional knowledge and skills, so you can be confident that the dance teacher you find is well trained and the best choice you can make.
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