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 | 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...
by admin | Sep 12, 2025 | News, Safeguarding
10 September 2025 — Northumberland We are delighted to share the good news that Northumberland County Council has passed a motion in support of the National Safeguarding Framework for Extracurricular Activities. Proposed by Cllr Caroline Ball and seconded by Cllr...
by admin | Aug 13, 2025 | News
The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) warmly welcomes the Prime Minister’s recent announcement of an £88 million investment to expand youth services and reconnect young people with their communities [1]. This initiative, part of the government’s broader Plan for...
by admin | Aug 4, 2025 | News, Safeguarding
The cross-party motion — proposed by Liberal Democrat Councillor Karen King and seconded by Labour Councillor Ceri Cawley — passed unanimously at the meeting of the Full Council on 31st July 2025. The recording of this public meeting is now available to watch. In...