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Why Become a BDSA Member
Join a growing community that’s redefining what it means to dance competitively — with purpose, passion, and pride. At the BDSA, we’re shaping the future of dance sport by championing fairness, freedom, and opportunity across all styles and levels.
Our values are built around integrity, inclusivity, and respect — ensuring that every dancer can perform with confidence, knowing they’re supported by clear rules, safe environments, and a culture of honest competition. From strong floor craft to safeguarding standards, we’re here to protect what matters most: the dancers.
Be part of a movement that puts people first — and dance on your own terms.
Types of Membership
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Professional (18 and above)
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Dance Schools & Studios
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Educational Schools
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Amateur Competing (16 and above)
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Amateur Teacher (18 and above)
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Music/Scrutineer/Promoter
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International
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Junior (12-15 inclusive)
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Juvenile (up to 11 inclusive)
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Parent or legal guardian
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Photographer
Which membership is right for you
Professional
100£Every year- Professional dance insurance
- Sponsorship for their adjudicating programme
- Free spectator entrance to all BDSA competitions
- BDSA Newsletter
- Adjudicators License
- **Must provide copies of qualifications to the BDSA
International Professional
100£Every year- Eligible for UK competitions
- Newsletter
- Member offers
- Insurance when competing in UK events
- Assistance with Visas
- **Must provide a copy of qualifications to BDSA
Dance Schools & Studios
120£Every year- Newsletter
- Students eligible to enter BDSA competition
- Discounts to BDSA competitions
- Member offers
- Reduced rates for advertising, newsletters, website, more
- DBS checking service
- Event Insurance
- Personal Indemnity Insurance
- **Must provide a copy of qualifications to BDSA
Amateur Teacher
75£Every year- Qualify for the league (able to enter competitions)
- Dance insurance (training and competitions)
- BDSA Newsletter
- Access to members only competitions, events and giveaways
Amateur Adult, Junior, Juvenile
25£Every year- Automatic right to enter our competitions
- Dance insurance
- Newsletter
- Access to members only competitions and events and giveaways
- Access to DBS teachers
Int* Amateur, Adult, Junior, Juvenile
25£Every year- Eligible for UK competitions
- Newsletter
- Member offers
- Insurance when competing in UK events
- Assistance with Visas
Parent or Legal Guardian
25£Every year- Access to enhanced DBS teachers list
- Parent workshops
- Newsletter
Scrutineer
100£Every year- Reduced rates for advertising, newsletters, website, more
- Event insurance
- Personal indemnity insurance
- **Must provide copies of qualifications to BDSA
Music/Promoter
100£Every year- Promoter events will go in newsletters
- Reduced rates for advertising, newsletters, website, more
- Event Insurance
- Personal Indemnity Insurance
Photographers
75£Every year- BDSA registered lanyard (to be worn at all BDSA comp's)
- Must provide a copy of their insurance documents to the BDSA
- Newsletter
Educational Schools
250£Every year- Newsletter
- Access to accredited and DBS dance teachers
- Opportunity to deliver dance awards
- Variable discount to students attending BDSA competitions
- Variable discounts to students attending BDSA masterclasses
- Variable discounts to students attending BDSA training days
- 2x visits from BDSA rep's - as part of Dance into Schools
- Involvement in BDSA run campaigns
- Safeguarding package delivered (posters, wristbands, flyers)
- Information about National Safeguarding Framework
- Policies
- Related support
- Other associated benefits