by admin | Nov 11, 2025 | Message from our Team, News
Today, the British DanceSport Association stands alongside the nation in quiet remembrance of all who gave their lives in service to our country. On this day of solemn reflection, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of those who fell, and those who...
by admin | Nov 5, 2025 | News, Safeguarding
The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) welcomes the UK Government’s recent confirmation that new legislation will soon allow self-employed individuals working with children and vulnerable adults to apply directly for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)...
by admin | Oct 14, 2025 | Press Release, Safeguarding
Updated: Oct 20 The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) is delighted to announce its partnership with the independent charity Crimestoppers to launch a dedicated phone line and online reporting service designed to protect dancers and strengthen safeguarding across...
by admin | Oct 13, 2025 | Safeguarding
This article is based on a study conducted at the University of Surrey’s School of Psychology, representing new comprehensive research to examine psychological safety and negative coaching specifically in aesthetic sports. Twenty elite athletes from dance,...
by admin | Sep 30, 2025 | News
In a transformative step for the UK dance industry, the British DanceSport Association (BDSA) and the British Dance Council (BDC) are proud to formally announce the launch of a Unified Adjudicator Licence, designed to foster collaboration across the dance sector. This...