BDSA News

Across the UK, thousands of children and vulnerable adults participate in sports, arts, and other extracurricular activities where safeguarding standards are inconsistent, inadequate, or absent entirely. We’re calling for consistent safeguarding standards across all extracurricular activities with the launch of the National Safeguarding Framework For Extracurricular Activities.

I was deeply honoured to represent the British DanceSport Association and the wider dance community at the Armed Forces Day flag-raising ceremony hosted by Kent County Council on Monday, 24 June 2025.

Considering the considerable volume of discussion and, regrettably, a great deal of misinformation currently circulating across various social media platforms following yesterday’s VAT announcement, I feel it is both necessary and appropriate to issue this formal clarification on behalf of the British Dance Sport Association.

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has now issued its findings following the First-tier Tax Tribunal, which was held a few weeks ago in Manchester. These findings are exceptionally concerning for the dance community and sport as a whole.

The British DanceSport Association is proud to spotlight Salsatropical Dance Academy, a leading Latin dance institution based in the heart of London.

The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) welcomes the publication of the English Amateur DanceSport Association Green Paper and supports the objective of establishing an effective, inclusive, and future-proof National Governing Body for dancing in the UK.

The BDSA acknowledges the ruling of the Supreme Court yesterday on the legal definition of a woman for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010.

Sport England’s Active Lives survey is so important. This annual publication gives details of adult and young people’s participation in different sports across England. The BDSA has summarised the key data for dance class participation and set out our views in our Response document.

All current members and lifetime members of the British DanceSport Association are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting

These online sessions are a great opportunity for members to tell us about the things that are important to you.

Having James in this role is a huge boost to our efforts to increase player representation on our Board

We are delighted to announce another fantastic discount for our members with International Dancing Minds.

We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Fowler as a Player Representative for the BDSA.

BDSA puts safeguarding principles at the heart of its governance with new Admittance to Events policy.

Following the success of our first drop-in, we are all set to host our next one. Thanks again to everyone who joined as back in April.

Mental Health Awareness Week may be over for another year but taking care of our mental health and wellbeing should be part of our...

At the BDSA we are committed to providing an inclusive sport that welcomes everyone regardless of their personal characteristics.

The BDSA Board of Directors is proud to announce a new partnership with the British Red Cross to deliver well-being at work.

The BDSA Board is pleased to announce a new partnership with Andy Barton and his organisation The Sporting Mind.

As we commemorate Mental Health Awareness Week, it's crucial to emphasise the profound impact that mental well-being has on dancers