Continuing Professional Development

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What is Continuing Professional Development?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allows you to develop your knowledge and skills whether you’re a dancer, a teacher running your own dance school, a choreographer, an arts administrator, or simply interested in dance. We offer a variety of activities and content, from webinars and in-person workshops, to longer events that allow you to network with other dance professionals from around the world. Our dance CPD sessions are open to everyone, members and non-members alike.

CPD with the RAD

Participating in CPD can improve your knowledge and skills, open up new career opportunities, and increase your confidence and professional credibility. We recognise that dance CPD is personal to you and your situation, so we let you tailor courses to suit your situation. Whether you want to develop more knowledge in injury risk reduction, keep up to date with the latest legislation, discuss teaching strategies with fellow teachers, or focus on developing your leadership and resilience skills, you can create your own dance CPD plan.

Our dance CPD has two strands: professional, and personal development. We believe to be at the forefront of dance teaching, you must also take care of yourself. Our activities focus on your craft: knowledge of classical ballet technique, the ability to break steps down for your students into manageable pieces, and teaching them how to enjoy movement and dance to the best of their ability. Personal development focuses on you not only as a dance teacher but also as a person:

  • How can you maintain a work-life balance?
  • Can you meet a dance teacher’s demands in the 21st century?

By participating in dance CPD, you take control of your own career development.

MTG Online Courses

MTG is the leading UK provider of accredited statutory training courses for all sectors, including health and social care, education, and charitable organisations. For these online courses, you can make your way through the resources at your own pace, in your own time. Bookings are processed manually, so it will take one to two working days after a booking has been made for you to receive access to your course. Once your booking has been processed, you will receive a welcome email from LearnPac, which will provide you with the information you need to start the course. These courses range from 1 hour to 4 hours Time-Valued CPD.

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Bursaries

We are committed to breaking down barriers to dance and are excited to launch brand new bursaries. Whether to take a class, an exam, or compete in the prestigious The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, we have a bursary to support you.

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Further information

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Guidelines for CPD UK Bursary Designated Activities

Declarations and exemptions

CPD for RAD Registered Teachers

CPD Audit

CPD Regulations

CPD Privacy Notice

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