Learn, connect and have fun

Join us and members from across the world at our residential summer programme in Chichester, 12–18 August 2024.

Residential teachers summer programme for theatre genres is back. If you have never been before, please try it. It is a great way to connect to other dance teachers and make lifelong friendships. We provide everything so you can focus on developing and upskilling ‘you’ away from the daily chores and life admin.

Delegates staying residentially will be housed in the Chichester University student accommodation on campus. They will be allocated an ensuite room with access to a communal kitchen area. Lunch and refreshments will be available to all attending the event, with residential delegates provided with breakfast and dinner on top.

This event is ideal for all teachers, from the most experienced through to those still in training. And don’t worry if you’ve never attended before, you will be made welcome and make friends in no time! And for those who have been before we are looking forward to seeing your familiar faces.

What’s new at Summer Programme?

• Refreshed Street Syllabus – we launch our refreshed ISTD Street Dance Syllabus in 2024 to tie in with the introduction of breaking in the Paris Olympics. Turn to page 53 to find out more.

• New Advanced 1 Tap Syllabus – the creative team (see page 56) has crafted work that is inspiring and yet technically challenging. Specifications for teachers will be published in July with syllabus books available in August. Look out for Advanced 1 Tap training post-September in the UK and international regions, plus online. There is plenty of time for teachers to learn this new work with first examinations commencing 1 October 2025.

• Contemporary Advanced 1 Syllabus – delivered in full at Summer Programme for the first time.

• Modern Theatre Class Awards – we are getting ready to launch Modern Theatre Class Awards, with first examinations available from 1 October 2024. The content for this work is not new but taken from current syllabus, enabling teachers to offer a shorter alternative examination for the once-a-week child. Look out for the specifications due to be published on the website in June with more guidance and information at summer school.

Benefits of attending:

• Delegates will have the opportunity to join courses led by our expert teaching teams, connect with other members from around the world and network with lecturers outside the studio.

• Attending CPD courses is the best way to update your teaching practice and take something new back to your dance studio.

• Attendees will have access to new syllabus content and learn this directly from our lead lecturers and teaching teams.

• During this event, residential delegates will have the opportunity to attend additional morning warm-ups, evening activities and guidance sessions for free.

Membership +

Come and join the ISTD in a week of training – there will be time to chat, share practice and learn as a community. Make the most of your membership and upskill. Look out for early bird offers (available for members until the end of April) and convenient installment plans. coursebookings@istd.org