ISTD Professional Partnership Scheme www.istd.org Welcome to a world of dance from Ballet to Ballroom Salsa to Street Dance Modern to Mambo and Tap to Tango find your own style and partner with the ISTD
100 Years of Dance The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is the world s leading dance examinations board. From Ballet to Ballroom, we cover the full spectrum of genres and for more than 100 years we have provided training for dance teachers and examiners, enabling them to enter their students for examinations, develop new techniques and spread the joy of dance. Many of our members are leading figures in the dance industry around the world, from esteemed West End choreographers and legendary teachers, to up-and-coming students and participants from hit TV shows. As a registered educational charity, 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. We support and train our members through a wide variety of courses, summer schools and congresses, updated teaching syllabi and techniques upon which to train dancers for the profession. The ISTD at a glance n 250,000 dance examinations globally each year n Multiple styles of dance with 12 different faculties n Dance courses, teacher training and qualifications n Publications, CDs and DVDs n DANCE Magazine n Syllabi with the latest techniques n ISTD2 Dance Studios in central London n Comprehensive library with 4,000 volumes n 7,500+ members in more than 75 countries around the world
Benefits of a Professional Partnership with the ISTD Why should your organisation get involved? A Professional Partnership with the ISTD offers many opportunities to get directly involved with the world of dance, promote your company to a global audience and meet your CSR objectives. The scheme is supported by a comprehensive series of promotional activities and marketing materials. Through regular communications and events, the Professional Partnership scheme creates a professional network of partner organisations and connects your business with our members. Benefits of a Professional Partnership with the ISTD With an increasing membership of 7,500+ throughout the world, the ISTD is uniquely positioned to provide significant benefits to our Professional Partners. Joining the scheme will give you direct exposure to ISTD members who are looking for new services and suppliers, and you will be distinguished from other organisations by being included in our list of recommended partners. Benefits include: n Invitations to a range of social events attended by ISTD members n b-2-b networking opportunities with other Professional Partner organisations n Coverage in Professional Partner communications to ISTD members, including our quarterly publication DANCE Magazine n Opportunity to sponsor national and international events, congresses and galas, and directly reach our members face-to-face n Global marketing opportunities to a growing membership base of 7,500+ n Opportunity to use the ISTD logo on your organisation s literature n Excellent hospitality and corporate facilities in central London
Help support a future generation of dancers As a Professional Partner, you are helping the ISTD to fulfil our mission to educate the public in the art of dancing, as well as helping to support young dancers and dance teachers who are starting their training for a life of dance. The discipline that dance brings is the best. With careful professional guidance and understanding of their needs, a young person can gain self worth, self expression, the ability to connect with oneself, friends and communities, as well as giving a sense of achievement and satisfaction. Paul Streatfeld, ISTD Fellow and Examiner The most memorable event and the experience I will always treasure is being an ISTD scholar in 2006 where I took three classes a term at the Royal Opera House studios, taught by company members they really inspired me to become a dancer. Laura Day, ISTD student and winner of the 2009 Elisabeth Baines-Hewitt scholarship This year s summer course at Chichester was like no other course available and was invaluable to my development as a teacher. Colleen Briosy, ISTD Teacher
DANCE Magazine DANCE magazine is our quarterly magazine, which is received by our members, examiners, teachers, dancers and students all over the world. Each issue covers a vast array of dance styles, ISTD events and news, as well as competitions, offers and news from the wider world of dance. The magazine has a readership of more than 20,000 and is popular with companies and individuals wishing to reach a broad global audience. As a Professional Partner, you will have special opportunities in DANCE to speak directly to our members and readers worldwide. With a readership of 20,000 I find the magazine one of the most interesting dance publications I receive I do look forward to receiving each copy.
ISTD2 Dance Studios ISTD2 Dance Studios ISTD2 is a modern dance studio, located in central London in the lively Hoxton neighbourhood close to King s Cross, Euston and Liverpool Street stations. We offer excellent hospitality and corporate facilities as well as two fully-equipped, air conditioned, light and airy dance studios. Popular with individuals and organisations looking for first class facilities, you may have already seen our studios featured on TV shows Strictly Come Dancing, X-factor and Any Dream Will Do! Modern dance studios, corporate and hospitality facilities in central London
ISTD Professional Partnerships Levels ISTD Bronze Partner ISTD Silver Partner ISTD Gold Partner The following benefits apply to ISTD Bronze Partners: n Invitations to social and networking events with ISTD members and other Professional Partnership organisations n Your company information on the partnership section of the ISTD website n Inclusion in other select Professional Partnership promotional material n Discounted hire rates at ISTD2 Dance Studios. The following benefits apply to ISTD Silver Partners: n Invitations to social and networking events with ISTD members and other Professional Partnership organisations n Your company information on the partnership section of the ISTD website n Inclusion in other select Professional Partnership promotional material n Discounted hire rates at ISTD2 Dance Studios n One advert per annum in our quarterly DANCE magazine n Advertising on the ISTD website. The following benefits apply to ISTD Gold Partners n Invitations to social and networking events with ISTD members and other Professional Partnership organisations n Your company information on the partnership section of the ISTD website n Inclusion in other select Professional Partnership promotional material n Discounted hire rates at ISTD2 Dance Studios n One full-page advert per annum in our quarterly DANCE magazine n First choice of premium advertising space throughout the ISTD website n Branding and representation at select ISTD events n Tickets to an annual Dinner Dance event.
How to become a Professional Partner Our Professional Partnership levels are just some of the ways for you to partner with the ISTD. There are also opportunities to get involved with specific scholarships, awards and special events and we are happy to tailor a partnership to the particular needs of your organisation. For more information on how to become a Professional Partner or about other sponsorship or partnership opportunities, please contact: Sarah O Hanlon Head of Marketing & Membership Support Services ISTD, Imperial House, 22-26 Paul Street, London EC2A 4QE Phone: +44 (0)20 7377 1577 Email: sohanlon@istd.org www.istd.org