Super early bird tickets on sale soon!
New venue - Bird College
The UK’s Biggest Dance Teacher Convention – Where Passion Meets Progress!
At IDS, we’re thrilled to invite you to our 14th annual Dance Teacher Convention! In 2026, we’re moving to a brand-new home at Bird College, Sidcup, and introducing an exciting new format: a dedicated dance business day ‘Spotlight’, followed by two action-packed days of dance classes.
This 3-day event brings together dance teachers from across the UK and beyond, with previous attendees joining us from Germany, Canada, Iceland, Norway, and The Netherlands.
Our timetable offers over 30 hours of classes led by industry-leading faculty from both the dance world and the dance business sector. Covering a wide range of genres, these experts are ready to share their knowledge, inspire fresh ideas, and reignite your passion for teaching and dancing. You’ll leave with practical strategies and techniques you can implement immediately—perfectly timed for the new academic year. Plus, every class counts toward your CPD hours, fully endorsed by the CDMT.
This is more than an event—it’s a chance to fuel your creativity, expand your knowledge, and create unforgettable memories. Get ready to Elevate your dance school with an inspiring, educational, and truly transformative experience.
Experience.
Immerse yourself in dance classes, workshops, and seminars led by world-class faculty—each one specifically designed for dance teachers. Reignite your passion and take time to dance for yourself, or simply sit back and observe. Whatever you choose, you’ll leave with powerful tips and tools to take back to your own school.
Educate.
Set yourself up for the year ahead by learning from top dance industry business minds. Refine your marketing strategies, discover proven methods to boost revenue, enrolments and retention, and walk away with actionable skills you can apply to your business immediately.
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Elevate offers so much more than just a chance to dance—it’s your opportunity to connect, discover, and indulge. Meet and mingle with fellow dance teachers, explore offerings from top dance brands and service providers, and enjoy exclusive access to our Super Sale, packed with unbeatable deals.
And that’s just the beginning…
Super Early Bird Pricing
15% Off full priced tickets - offer ends midnight 31st December
We’re committed to offering dance teachers exceptional value for money, with a variety of packages to suit your needs. Whether you’re joining us for just one day or diving into all three action-packed days, you’ll leave feeling energised, inspired, and equipped with fresh skills — not to mention new friendships.
Friday 7th August
The Spotlight Pass
£85
£100
For the ambitious studio owner.
Spend a full day with top industry-leading dance business coaches who’ll help you elevate your dance school. Walk away with a tangible action plan to grow your business with confidence.
2025 Highlights
Testimonials
"Such a wonderfully varied and educational experience where I get to move, learn, meet other dance teachers and business owners and talk and connect and leave truly inspired and knowledgeable among experts with room and space to grow and breathe! Cannot recommend it enough. "
Sarah Pullin
"I love coming to dance in a supportive environment, it inspires me for the year ahead and reconnects me to the thing I love the most."
Stephanie Mills
"I love coming to Elevate to take home tips I can use in my teaching, but also dancing for me – something I don’t often do!"
Alice White
Sponsorship packages available – please get in touch!
