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# British Dance Council

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/) - Welcome to the British Dance Council Sequence Home Page Freestyle Home Page Safeguarding Home Page Events Forums MyBDC Rules Application Form toRenew Licence Patrons of the BDC
- [Safeguarding Home Page](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-safeguarding/) - Safeguarding Home Page DBS Checking ServiceBDC is now a registered DBS checking service. The British Dance Council is now a registered body with the DBS service. All licence holders, dance teachers or anyone else who is eligible is now able to make an application for a DBS check through the Council. Please contact the office for more
- [Newsletter](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/newsletter/) - Newsletter Click Here to Download Newsletter
- [Rules Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/rules-committee/) - Rules Committee This committee is responsible for oversight of the BDC Rules and the BDC Rule Book. The BDC acts as the regulatory organisation for competitive dancing in the Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence and Freestyle genres, (The latter in conjunction with the Association of Dance and Freestyle Professionals). The Rules Committee is responsible for ensuring
- [Our Board & Committees](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/our-board-committees/) - Our Board & Committees British Dance Council Board of Directors Mark Lunn – President and Chairperson of the BoardMark Elsbury – Vice-President and Vice Chairperson of the BoardRobert AldredLynn ArmsbyWendy BakerWarren Brown JuniorAnthony ClipstoneDr Michael FoskettMichael ConwayHoward CooksonDianne CorbettFrances DawsonJaime DieguezKrystof GrzelakNatalie HayesMalcolm HillCora-Ann LeonardDavid MallaboneHilary MouatNicola NordinDarren JonesSean PerryMargaret RedmondYvonne SaundersPaul TaylorAlan MillarDarren JonesKenny
- [International Professional Affairs Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/ipa-committee/) - International Professional Affairs Committee The Committee provides a platform through which member bodies may nominate and vote on delegates to be put forward for Professional World and European WDC Championships. It also reviews international matters relating to the British Dance Council and submits recommendations to the full Board of Directors.Chairperson: David SycamoreMembers: Mark Lunn (President), Mark
- [The BDC & Our Corporate Members](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/the-bdc-our-corporate-members/) - The BDC & Our Corporate Members Who is the British Dance Council? The British Dance Council was formed in 1929 as the Official Board of Ballroom Dancing (OBBD). The name was subsequently changed in 1985 to the British Council of Ballroom Dancing and, again in 1996, the name was then changed to British Dance Council.
- [Finance & General Purposes Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/fgp-committee/) - Finance & General Purposes Committee This Committee is the heart and soul of the British Dance Council. It deals with advising the Board on the financial position of the Council, as well as other planning and strategic advice for the organisation. The Committee looks at key financial issues and interacts with the accounting firm to prepare
- [American Smooth and Rhythm Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/american-smooth-and-rhythm-committe/) - American Smooth and Rhythm Committee This sub-committee of the British Dance Council is responsible for ensuring that the BDC looks ahead at the development of American Smooth & Rhythm in Great Britain, and helps to support and promote these genres for both competitors and promoters alike.American Smooth &. Rhythm Committee Chair: Mark Elsbury (Vice President)Members:
- [Sequence Home Page](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/sequence-dance/) - Sequence Home Page For further information on how to become involved in Sequence Dancing at any level please contact the British Dance Council at SEQ-Officer@britishdancecouncil.com News & UpdatesIMPORTANT INFORMATION – 23/01/2026 Download Supplementary List of Recommended Competition Dances The Sequence Advisory Committee of the British Dance Council continues to work for the benefit of the Sequence Community and
- [Events](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/events/) - Events 77th ANNUAL BRITISH DANCE COUNCIL INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION Are you professionally qualified and a current member of a British Dance Council–affiliated organisation?If so, take on the challenge! SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST 2026LOCATION: Ashby Leisure Centre, North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HU. Email: seq-officer@britishdancecouncil.com Sequence Home Page Competition InformationDATE: Sunday 2nd August
- [Future Development Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/future-development-committee/) - Future Development Committee The committee provides strategic guidance for the long-term development of the BDC, supporting sustainable growth, strong governance, and alignment with national and international standards. Working collaboratively with member organisations and other committees, it helps align priorities and inform decision-making, operating in an advisory capacity to recommend key actions and frameworks to the
- [Public Relations Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/public-relations-committee/) - Public Relations Committee This Committee is formed to manage the communications that with the licence holders via the website and on social media. They form a key role in shaping and delivering important information about BDC business to reach dancers throughout the country and, indeed, the world. The BDC will feature social media updates on our
- [FRC Rules](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/frc-rules/) - FRC Rules BDC Rules FRC Rules FRC Rules New FRC Rules effective from 1st September 2024 Download Professional Rules Download Amateur Rules Download Chairpersons Rules Download Promoters Rules Detailed below are the FRC proposals/propositions that have been agreed and passed following the ADFP National AGM on 14th September 2025. These will be effective from 1st
- [ADFP Seminars & Meeting Dates](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/adfp-seminars-meeting-dates/) - ADFP Seminars & Meeting Dates ADFP Seminars & Meeting Dates 2026 Freestyle Seminar Dates 2026 Please note ADFP Judging seminars for BDC members is £25 payable to the ADFP. Please contact the BDC office for further details. FEBRUARY 202624TH JUDGING SEMINAR ONLINE MAY 2026 – Additional forthcoming ADFP accredited adjudication courses, provided online with Derek
- [Policies](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/policies/) - Policies BRITISH DANCE COUNCIL Articles of Association BRITISH DANCE COUNCIL SAFEGUARDING POLICY BRITISH DANCE COUNCIL COMPLAINT POLICY POLICY PREVENTION OF BULLYING AND HARASSMENT EQUALITY POLICY WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY (Making a Disclosure in the Public Interest) GENERAL DATA PROTECTION – REGULATION BDC COMMUNICATIONS POLICY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONFLICT OF LOYALTY POLICY Procedure for Managing Allegations of
- [Championships](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/championships/) - Championships BDC Championships Approved 2024-2025 Juvenile ChampionshipsJUVENILEBALLROOM 12245Marjorie King13/07/2025NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE & NORTHAMPTONSHIRE JUVENILE BALLROOM OPEN12606Carol Perry21/09/2025THE WELSH OPEN JUVENILE BALLROOM CHAMPIONSHIP14147Christopher Short07/10/2025THE INTERNATIONAL JUVENILE BALLROOM CHAMPIONSHIPS 14629Dancesport Scotland 07/12/2025SCOTTISH BALLROOM JUVENILE CLOSED15879Christopher Short25/01/2026THE UNITED KINGDOM OPEN JUVENILE BALLROOM CHAMPIONSHIPS15879Christopher Short 25/01/2026THE UNITED KINGDOM OPEN JUVENILE BALLROOM CHAMPIONSHIPS15620Darren Park08/02/2026THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN JUVENILE BALLROOM CHAMPIONSHIP15859Kristina Rihanoff01/03/2026NORTHANTS OPEN JUVENILE LATIN CHAMPIONSHIPS17607Marjorie
- [Adjudicator Forms](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/adjudicator-forms/) - Adjudicator Forms The British Dance Council approve the following licences for their competitions and championships: To be eligible for the BDC Adjudicators Licence, one must hold qualifications with one of the British Dance Council approved Teacher Organisations. A list of these organisations can be found below: Allied Dancing Association (ADA) Associated Board of Dance (ABD)
- [Pro-Am/Student-Teacher Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/pro-am-student-teacher-committee/) - Pro-Am/Student-Teacher Committee Members: Mark Lunn (President), Mark Elsbury (Vice President), Natalie HayesInvitees: Nicholas Miles, Stephen Arnold
- [Competitions & Championships Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/cc-committee/) - Competitions & Championships Committee This sub-committee of the British Dance Council was formed to manage the future plans of the Council in relation to competitions and championships which run under BDC Rules. It investigates future developments for dance competitions and advises the Council accordingly. Members: Mark Lunn (President), Mark Elsbury (Vice President), David Trueman (DPA), Tony Clipstone
- [Emergency Executive Decisions Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/emergency-executive-decisions-committee/) - Emergency Executive Decisions Committee This is a Committee specifically put into place to manage emergency situations which occur between Board meetings when it is impossible to convene a Board meeting at short notice. With the wisdom and experience of the President, the Vice President, the Honorary Past President and the Honorary President, the Council is well
- [Sequence Advisory Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/sequence-advisory-committee/) - Sequence Advisory Committee The SAC deals with matters relating to issues of Sequence dancing, especially technical issues. In order to maintain conformity in all forms of Sequence Dancing, it advises the Corporate Members of the British Dance Council on matters concerning Professional Examinations, and monitors and advises on matters associated with Inventive Dance Competitions and the publication
- [Freestyle Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/freestyle-committee/) - Freestyle Committee This sub-committee of the British Dance Council is responsible for ensuring that the BDC looks ahead at the development of Freestyle in Great Britain, and decides on the position of the Council before sending delegates to the FRC Committee. Members: Mark Lunn (President), Mark Elsbury (Vice President), Anna Henrich-Jones, Cora-Ann Leonard, Frances Dawson,
- [The Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/the-equity-diversity-and-inclusivity-committee/) - The Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee The Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee was created to ensure that the British dancing industry is accepting every dancer, no matter what their gender, sexual orientation, race, age, or if they suffer any disabilities. Discrimination has no place in the British dancing industry. The BDC wishes to ensure that
- [Teachers' Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/teachers-committee/) - Teachers’ Committee The British Dance Council Teachers’ Committee is made up of delegates from all of the important and prestigious Teaching Organisations which are members of the BDC. This Committee looks at the future of dance education in this country, and aims to find new ways forward for the development of dancing at ground roots. The
- [Bank/Payment Details](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bank-details/) - Bank/Payment Details CARD PAYMENT IS NOW ACCEPTED ON THE ONLINE FORMS BANK TO BANK DETAILS Please contact the British Dance Council office by email secretary@britishdancecouncil.com to obtain BDC bank details to send your payment for your application. Please ensure the correct payment reference below is used when making paymentthrough your bank: Adjudicator application: ADJ/name surnameOne Day Adjudicator
- [Freestyle Home Page](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/freestyle-dance/) - Freestyle Home Page What is Freestyle Dance?Freestyle is an amazing fusion of steps and movements involving athletic moves that can be danced in the fast Solo style or using the Slow contemporary type actions. It evolved in the late 70’s and has now become one of the most popular genres in the UK attracting hundreds
- [Safeguarding Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/safeguarding/) - Safeguarding Committee This is a vital Committee which was put into place to investigate safeguarding complaints involving children and vulnerable adults. It also seeks to advise the Council on best practices to ensure that all dancers will be able to participate safely in the dancing community in the future. Safeguarding Officer: Victoria Race Safeguarding Home Page
- [BDC Rules](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-rules/) - BDC Rules BDC Rules FRC Rules BDC Rules Search In Rule Title Section Download Rules Loading, please wait. Re-issued by the British Dance Council updated from the original by Lyndon Wainwright Dance Teachers’ Handbook The latest publication by the BDC Teachers’ Committee is £10.00 plus postage in the UK. Skating System Book The BDC Skating
- [Email Contacts](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/email-contacts/) - Email Contacts Contact Form Direct Email Contacts Direct Email Contacts President/Chair: President@britishdancecouncil.com Vice-President/Vice-Chair: Vice-President@britishdancecouncil.com Secretary: Secretary@britishdancecouncil.com Public Relations Officer: PR-Officer@britishdancecouncil.com Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity officer: EDI-Officer@britishdancecouncil.com Competitions & Championships Officer: CCC-Officer@britishdancecouncil.com Sequence Membership Officer: SEQ-Officer@britishdancecouncil.com Assistant Secretary/Treasurer: Assistant-Secretary@britishdancecouncil.com Amateur Membership Officer: AMA-Officer@britishdancecouncil.com IT Officer: IT-Officer@britishdancecouncil.com Corporate Advisor: Corporate@britishdancecouncil.com Safeguarding Officer: Safeguarding-Officer@britishdancecouncil.com
- [Scrutineer Forms](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/scrutineer-forms/) - Scrutineer Forms Scrutineering Exam Information There are two levels of the BDC scrutineer examination: Full Dance Scrutineer examination The Full Dance examination is for Multi Dance Competitions and Championships One Dance Scrutineer examination The One Dance Scrutineer examination is for One Dance Competitions The Skating System For both examinations there is a booklet with the
- [Freestyle Rules Committee](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/freestyle-rules-committee/) - Freestyle Rules Committee This Committee is formed by an equal number of delegates from the Association of Dance and Freestyle Professionals (ADFP) and the BDC. Together, they look at the regulatory system for Freestyle competitions throughout the country, and ensure that these two major organisations are aligned with their values and their rules. This is yet another
- [Our History](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/history-of-the-bdc-and-wdc/) - Our History The BDC Story The first move to rationalize the world of social dance was on May 12th 1920 when the British Dancing Times magazine held an “Informal Conference” of teachers of ballroom dancing in the Grafton Galleries. Any who were interested could attend and an attendance of some 200 was achieved. Philip J
- [Patrons of the BDC](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/patrons-of-the-bdc/) - Patrons of the BDC AMY DOWDEN MBE Amy started dancing at the age of 8, but it wasn’t until after completing her A-levels she committed to it full-time, making her rapid rise in the rankings all the more remarkable, competing against much more experienced couples. For eight years her path to success was also blighted by
- [Contact Us](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/contact-us/) - Contact Us Contact Form Direct Email Contacts Contact Form Email: secretary@britishdancecouncil.comTelephone: +44 (0)20 8545 0085 Registered office and postal address: Unit 9, The 1929 ShopMerton Abbey MillsWatermill WayLondonSW19 2RD Complaints: Request full details of the BDC complaints procedure by sending an email to the Secretary or you may download the BDC complaints procedure document by
- [Forums](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/forums/) - Forums BDC Live Forum for Competitors FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER @ 1.15-2.30PM SPANISH HALL, WINTER GARDENS, BLACKPOOL BDC Online Forum for Promoters WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER @ 12.00pm VIA ZOOM To seure your place on this forum, please log in/register in the MyBDC Area by clicking the 'Sign Up' button Sign Up
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- [Promoters Licence](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/promoters-licence/) - Promoters Licence Bank/Payment Details
- [Find a Dance School](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/find-a-dance-school/) - Find a Dance School Dance Teachers and Schools We are proud to announce our new online database of Dance Teachers and Schools – please use the search box lower down this screen to find a school in your area. Please note that this facility has only just been introduced, and we are dependant upon Teachers and
- [Formation Team Registration](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/formation-team-registration/) - Formation Team Registration Bank/Payment Details
- [Competition & Championship Recognition](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/competition-championship-recognition/) - Competition & Championship Recognition Bank/Payment Details
- [WDC Forms](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/wdc-forms/) - WDC Forms Bank/Payment Details
- [Freestyle Forms](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/freestyle-forms/) - Freestyle Forms Bank/Payment Details
- [Professional Forms](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/professional-forms/) - Professional Forms Bank/Payment Details
- [Amateur Forms](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/amateur-forms/) - Amateur Forms Bank/Payment Details
- [BDC Social Media](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/news/) - BDC Social Media BDC News BDC Social Media BDC Social Media Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons No more posts
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- [Terms and Use](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/terms-and-use/) - Terms and Use AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER & BRITISH DANCE COUNCIL The British Dance Council Web Site is comprised of various Web pages operated by British Dance Council. The British Dance Council Web Site is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Your use of the
- [One Voice](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/one-voice/) - One Voice GUIDING BRITISH DANCING TO GREATNESS ONE CENTRAL CONTROL: For all dance competitions and championships for children and adults nationwide through a common rule bookFor the licensing of all adjudicatorsFor all British professional/amateur matters worldwideFor the development of a unified approach, within the member dance associations, to the teaching of dance and the grading
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- [Dance & Dance Styles](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/styles-of-dancing/) - Dance & Dance Styles ‘Dance is an art form consisting of sequences of body movements with aesthetic and often symbolic value, either improvised or purposefully selected. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements or by its historical period or place of origin. Dance is typically performed with musical accompaniment’ (Wikipedia) Of the many peoples in the world, there seems to
- [Benefits of Dance](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/benefits-of-dance/) - Benefits of Dance Social dance is enjoyed by a great many people and provides a valuable form of exercise, which does not become boring with the passing of time. It is a social activity engaging people of all ages, genders, cultures and backgrounds. It is fun and fitness all in one convenient parcel. The self-discipline
- [Teaching & Qualifications](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/dance-teaching-qualifications/) - Teaching & Qualifications Becoming a Teacher of Dance It is essential that all dance teachers receive proper training. It is recommended that those aspiring to introduce members of the public to this hobby, sport and past-time, should receive training from an experienced dance teacher, holding as high a qualification as possible. Naturally, it is preferable
- [About Dance](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/about-dance/) - About Dance “Throughout history, people have danced as part of religious rituals and social celebrations. It is traceable through many prehistoric documents.” Wikipedia Of the many peoples in the world, there seems to exist a form of dancing within their culture. Dancing can be traced back to the Greek civilisation and beyond. The Greek philosopher,
- [FAQ](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/faq/) - FAQ Do competitors need to register with the British Dance Council? Answer:All amateur competitors above beginner grade if entering competitions run under British Dance Council rules must register with the British Dance Council. The BDC Rules are available on the publications and Leaflets page.You may choose to be a member of any other Organisation, however,
- [Committees](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/committees/) - Committees The British Dance Council is made up of a number of different committees, each looking at one area of the dance industry. Board of Directors Chairman, Christopher Hawkins Vice Chairman, Mark LunnThe Board is made up from delegates nominated from each Corporate Member of the Council at the March meeting of the Council; at
- [Privacy Statement](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/privacy-statement/) - Privacy Statement British Dance Council is committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful and safe online experience. This Statement of Privacy applies to the British Dance Council site and governs data collection and usage. By using the British Dance Council site, you consent to the data practices described
- [Publications and Statements](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/publications-and-statements/) - Publications and Statements To order publications: Please contact the British Dance Council on secretary@britishdancecouncil.com or : 240 Merton Road,South Wimbledon,LondonSW19 1EQ …Remembering to include your address.
- [Corporate Members](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/corporate-members/) - Corporate Members Teacher Organisations Allied Dancing Association (ADA) Associated Board of Dance (ABD)British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD)International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA)Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)National Association of Teachers of Dancing (NATD)Northern Counties Dance Teachers Association (NCDTA)Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance (SDTA) United Kingdom Alliance Ltd (UKA)Welsh Aliance of Profesional Teachers of Dancing

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## BDC News

- [Changes to DBS eligibility and regulated activity](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/changes-to-dbs-eligibility-and-regulated-activity/) - The Crime and Policing Act 2026 makes important changes to DBS eligibility and regulated activity that affect many organisations working with children, including dance schools, dance teachers, and dance awarding organisations. What has changed? The key change is the removal of the "supervision exemption" from the definition of regulated activity. Previously: A person working with
- [The passing of Miss Diane Barron (Isaac)](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/the-passing-of-miss-diane-barron-isaac/)
- [BDC & ADFP Freestyle Statement](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/bdc-adfp-freestyle-statement/) - The BDC & ADFP aims to provide a safe, nurturing, and professional environment for all dancers. Recently, it has been noted that some costumes are pushing boundaries of appropriateness with regards to certain elements, which can make dancers, professionals, parents, and audience members uncomfortable. We would like to remind all members to adhere strictly to
- [Sequence Advisory - Important Information July 2021](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/sequence-advisory-important-information-july-2021/)
- [Press Release - Bryan Allen, Honorary Past President](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/press-release-bryan-allen-honorary-past-president/)
- [Press Release - New Website Launch](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/press-release-new-website-launch/)
- [Coronavirus 2020 - Useful Information](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/coronavirus-2020-useful-information/)
- [Coronavirus COVID-19 Information-Apply for a coronavirus Bounce Back Loan](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/coronavirus-covid-19-information-apply-for-a-coronavirus-bounce-back-loan/)
- [UK Government - Coronavirus](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/uk-government-coronavirus/)
- [Information from ADFP](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/information-from-adfp/)
- [Information from NSPCC](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/information-from-nspcc/)
- [Covid-19-Press Conference slides](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/covid-19-press-conference-slides/)
- [Business Support Grants Local Authorities Guidance](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/business-support-grants-local-authorities-guidance/)
- [Maintaining Education and skills training provision: Further Education Providers](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/maintaining-education-and-skills-training-provision-further-education-providers/)
- [Letters to your local MP's](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/letters-to-your-local-mps/)
- [Information received from Para Dance UK](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/information-received-from-para-dance-uk/)
- [Find examples to help you work out 80% of your employees' wages](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/find-examples-to-help-you-work-out-80-of-your-employees-wages/)
- [COVID-19 - BDC INITIATIVE](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/covid-19-bdc-initiative/)
- [Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/chancellor-extends-self-employment-support-scheme-and-confirms-furlough-next-steps/)
- [Staying alert and safe (social distancing)](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/)
- [Guidance Elite sport return to training guidance Stage One](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/guidance-elite-sport-return-to-training-guidance-stage-one/)
- [Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and cannot do](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cannot-do/)
- [Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice on accessing green spaces safely](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-on-accessing-green-spaces-safely/)
- [Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/washing-your-hands-is-one-of-the-easiest-ways-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-illnesses-such-as-food-poisoning-and-flu/)
- [Letter to DCMS](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/letter-to-dcms/)
- [Letter to Jeremy Hunt - Health and Social Care](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/letter-to-jeremy-hunt-health-and-social-care/)
- [Guidance Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and cannot do](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/guidance-coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cannot-do/)
- [Guidance Meeting people from outside your household](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/guidance-meeting-people-from-outside-your-household/)
- [Information DCMS](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/information-dcms/)
- [Covid-19 Government Briefing – 23rd June 2020](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/covid-19-government-briefing-23rd-june-2020/)
- [Extract from letter received from the Department Media, Culture, and Sport](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/extract-from-letter-received-from-the-department-media-culture-and-sport/)
- [Guidance Closing certain businesses and venues in England](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/guidance-closing-certain-businesses-and-venues-in-england/)
- [Message From President British Dance Council](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/message-from-president-british-dance-council/)
- [Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities/)
- [Announcement From Oliver Dowden](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/announcement-from-oliver-dowden/)
- [British Dance Council / Oliver Dowden](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-oliver-dowden/)
- [Government, return to business guidance](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/government-return-to-business-guidance/)
- [Good Practice Guidance - Covid-19](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/good-practice-guidance-covid-19/)
- [DCMS - Couples/Partner/Group Dancing](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/dcms-couples-partner-group-dancing/)
- [Dance studios can officially open from today in England](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/dance-studios-can-officially-open-from-today-in-england/)
- [General Information](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/general-information/)
- [Announcement](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/announcement/)
- [QR CODE - Information ](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/qr-code-information/)
- [Coronavirus Update](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/coronavirus-update/)
- [Mr. Richard Gleave CBE](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/mr-richard-gleave-cbe/)
- [COVID-19 New Government Tiered Guidance for England from 14th October 2020](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/covid-19-new-government-tiered-guidance-for-england-from-14th-october-2020/)
- [Update 26th November 2020- Covid-19](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/update-26th-november-2020-covid-19/)
- [Doreen Freeman](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/doreen-freeman/)
- [History of the BDC and WDC](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/history-of-the-bdc-and-wdc/)
- [Exit from Lockdown - March 2021](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/exit-from-lockdown-march-2021/)
- [PPL.PRS Music Licence credit](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/ppl-prs-music-licence-credit/)
- [GOOD PRACTICE GUIDANCE – APRIL 2021](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/good-practice-guidance-april-2021/)
- [His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 - 2021](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/his-royal-highness-prince-philip-the-duke-of-edinburgh-1921-2021/)
- [Lockdown Requirements May 2021](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/lockdown-requirements-may-2021/)
- [BDC Inventive Dance Competition](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/bdc-inventive-dance-competition/)
- [Mr Roy Sharpe](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/mr-roy-sharpe/)
- [Extremely Important News For ALL Competitors!](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/extremely-important-news-for-all-competitors/)
- [Message from the British Dance Council President -Marcus Hilton MBE](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/message-from-the-british-dance-council-president-marcus-hilton-mbe/)
- [Letter from the President/Chairman of the British Dance Council](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/letter-from-the-president-chairman-of-the-british-dance-council/)
- [Joint Statement from BDC and ADFP](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/joint-statement-from-bdc-and-adfp/)
- [JUNE 2021 Covid-19 restrictions Update](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/june-2021-covid-19-restrictions-update/)
- [GOOD PRACTICE GUIDANCE – JULY 2021](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/good-practice-guidance-july-2021/)
- [Announcement 18th August 2021](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/announcement-18th-august-2021/)
- [Licences](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/licences/)
- [Please Note](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/please-note/)
- [GOOD PRACTICE GUIDANCE – NOVEMBER 2021](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/good-practice-guidance-november-2021/)
- [Announcement 2022](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/announcement-2022/)
- [Change of email address - British Dance Council](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/change-of-email-address-british-dance-council/)
- [BDC President and Vice President Election Results](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/bdc-president-and-vice-president-election-results/)
- [Statement regarding the BDC position and plans on Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Safeguarding](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/statement-regarding-the-bdc-position-and-plans-on-equity-diversity-inclusivity-and-safeguarding/)
- [Statement regarding the BDC compliance with the DCMS Guidelines](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/statement-regarding-the-bdc-compliance-with-the-dcms-guidelines/)
- [British Dance Council Licences 2023](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-licences-2023/)
- [Joint Statement from the ADFP and British Dance Council](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/joint-statement-from-the-adfp-and-british-dance-council/)
- [Mr George Coad](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/mr-george-coad/)
- [Update to Safety Restrictions - Freestyle](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/update-to-safety-restrictions-freestyle/)
- [British Dance Council Licences 2024 - Renewal and New applications](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-licences-2024-renewal-and-new-applications/)
- [British Dance Council - Press Release](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-press-release/)
- [British Dance Council - Press Release - Safeguarding Issues](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-press-release-safeguarding-issues/)
- [British Dance Council Safeguarding Work Press Release - 12/10/2023](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-safeguarding-work-press-release-12-10-2023/)
- [British Dance Council - Important Press Release](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-important-press-release/)
- [British Dance Council - Safeguarding Update - 18/10/2023](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-safeguarding-update-18-10-2023/)
- [British Dance Council - Press Release - Issued by the Sequence Advisory Committee - 9th November 2023](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-press-release-issued-by-the-sequence-advisory-committee-9th-november-2023/)
- [British Dance Council - Urgent Press Release - Safeguarding Update](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/british-dance-council-urgent-press-release-safeguarding-update/)
- [Press Release from British Dance Council](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/press-release-from-british-dance-council/)
- [26/01/2024 BDC Press Release](https://www.britishdancecouncil.com/bdc-news/26-01-2024-bdc-press-release/)