BDSA News

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.

The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) and the London Youth Games Foundation (LYG) are delighted to join forces to enable the delivery of a pilot dance competition for Primary Schools in three London Boroughs. This is a new initiative for London Youth Games, and it forms part of the BDSA’s strategic plan to encourage more participation for young people within dance.

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.

The British Dance Sport Association and Sport Excel UK have formed a landmark partnership to expand safe, inclusive and sustainable Dance Sport opportunities for individuals with intellectual impairment. Together, they aim to increase awareness, improve accessibility and build pathways that support participation and future performance opportunities.

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).