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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.
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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.
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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 yearÂ- 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 yearÂ- 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 yearÂ- 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 yearÂ- 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 yearÂ- 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 yearÂ- Eligible for UK competitions
- Newsletter
- Member offers
- Insurance when competing in UK events
- Assistance with Visas
Parent or Legal Guardian
25£Every yearÂ- Access to enhanced DBS teachers list
- Parent workshops
- Newsletter
Scrutineer
100£Every yearÂ- Reduced rates for advertising, newsletters, website, more
- Event insurance
- Personal indemnity insurance
- **Must provide copies of qualifications to BDSA
Music/Promoter
100£Every yearÂ- Promoter events will go in newsletters
- Reduced rates for advertising, newsletters, website, more
- Event Insurance
- Personal Indemnity Insurance
Photographers
75£Every yearÂ- 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 yearÂ- 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