The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is a registered educational charity and
membership association. Our mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms: to
promote knowledge of dance; provide up-to-date techniques for members and maintain and
improve teaching standards.
With approximately 6,000 members in over 55 countries worldwide, the Society conducts over
120,000 examinations each year. We were recently listed by Ofqual as one of the top 20 largest
awarding organisations in England and in the top 5 for delivery of performing arts examinations.
The Society aspires to be a world leader in dance education, setting the benchmark for best practice
through our extensive syllabi and teacher training. We are committed to becoming a dynamic,
future-focused organisation that promotes the social, cultural, physical and educational benefits of
dance for all.