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BDSA News

Dance for Everyone: Discover, Connect, and Grow with the British DanceSport Association

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.

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Inspiring the Next Generation: BDSA and London Youth Games Partnership Launches New Primary Dance Competition

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.

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BDSA Youth Advisory Board – Congratulations to Successful Applicants

The British DanceSport Association is proud to announce the launch of its Youth Advisory Board (BDSAYAB) – a powerful and inspiring step forward in ensuring that young voices are at the very heart of dance sport. We are incredibly proud to welcome Anna Vallelly, Chloe Barlow, Christopher Quigg, Erin Gathercole, Jenny Carney and Rachel Everitt.

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Midday Matters: A New National Safeguarding Standard for Extracurricular Activities

Safeguarding should never be optional. Yet across the UK, thousands of children and vulnerable adults take part in extracurricular activities every day in environments where safeguarding standards can be inconsistent, unclear, or in some cases completely absent.

Putting Young People at the Heart of Dance Sport: Introducing the BDSA Youth Advisory Group

At the British DanceSport Association (BDSA), we believe the future of dance sport should be shaped by those who live it every day. That belief has led to an exciting and important step forward for our organisation: the launch of the BDSA Youth Advisory Group (BDSAYAG).