News & Events...

The new school term is here. That means new uniforms, new timetables, and often new clubs and activities too. From dance classes and...

The London European Grand Prix, hosted by NDSA Promotions

As an organisation dedicated to promoting dance as a tool for personal growth, social cohesion, and community engagement, we are thrilled to see dance and other creative activities recognised as essential components of youth development. The Building Creative Futures package, which includes funding for extracurricular activities such as sport, art, music, and volunteering, aligns perfectly with our mission to make dance sport accessible and impactful for all. 

The cross-party motion — proposed by Liberal Democrat Councillor Karen King and seconded by Labour Councillor Ceri Cawley — passed unanimously at the meeting of the Full Council on 31st July 2025. The recording of this public meeting is now available to watch.  

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has become the first local authority in the UK to formally back the introduction of a National Safeguarding Framework for Extracurricular Activities. The cross-party motion — proposed by Liberal Democrat Councillor Karen King and seconded by Labour Councillor Ceri Cawley — passed unanimously at the meeting of the Full Council on 31st July 2025.

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.