BDSA News

The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) is delighted to announce its new partnership with Class Manager and Stage Stubs, marking another positive step in its continued commitment to supporting dance schools, teachers, and the wider dance sport community.

The British DanceSport Association is pleased to announce that it has become a Training Provider Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) is proud to announce the launch of the BDSA Dance Safe Register, a major new initiative designed to support safeguarding, transparency and professionalism across the UK dance industry.

From the 1st of September 2026, an important change to DBS rules will affect organisations working with children, including dance sport clubs, academies and affiliated training programmes. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 removes the “supervision exemption” from the definition of a regulated activity.

By aligning all dance styles under one organisation, the BDSA creates a unified voice for the industry. This doesn’t mean losing individuality, far from it. Each style retains its unique identity, culture, and traditions. Instead, governance provides a shared framework that promotes collaboration, mutual respect, and collective growth.

Dance is more than movement; it is a language, a community, and a journey of growth. At the British DanceSport Association (BDSA), we believe that dance belongs to everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience level. Whether you’re taking your very first steps on the dance floor or competing at an elite level, the BDSA is here to support, inspire, and guide you every step of the way.

Across the United Kingdom, thousands of dance schools, studios, clubs, and community organisations provide opportunities for children to participate in a wide variety of styles, including ballroom, Latin, ballet, tap, street dance, hip-hop, contemporary, sequence and freestyle. The style diversity enables children to find a form of dance that suits their personality, interests, confidence level, and ability.

The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) is very proud to celebrate a meaningful new partnership with the London Youth Games (LYG), built on a shared ambition: to make dance accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for primary school children across London.