BDSA News

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.

This is a subject that can feel both challenging and straightforward for parents; and as an organisation we recognise that. The safety of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is non‑negotiable in every environment. Dance is no exception, and one of the key issues, through our governance, we are committed to addressing is the widespread fear of reporting concerns within our sport.

We are proud to announce that the British DanceSport Association (BDSA) has been shortlisted for the Safer Sport Award at the London Sport Awards 2026 ! This prestigious nomination recognises the meaningful impact we are making to improve safeguarding, safety and wellbeing across the extracurricular dance and dance sport sector. Being shortlisted by London Sport is a significant milestone for our organisation and a powerful recognition of the safeguarding reform work we hav

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.