EADA The English Amateur Dancesport Association
EADA Provides support and Representation for Amateur Dancers at all levels in England
EADA is the only official National Governing Body for English Dancers in England. We are recognised as a NGB by Sport England.
EADA is a Corporate Member of the British Dance Council
EADA is a Corporate Member of the Sports and Recreation Alliance (Movement & Dance Division)
April 2025
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EADA is actively engaged in developing an effective National Governing Body (NGB) for dancing in Great Britain and initiate a discussion around this topic within the dance industry. This is required for the following reasons:
• There is increasing fragmentation and divisions within the dance industry
• There is no recognised and broadly well-accepted overarching British National Governing Body
• Existing organisations have faced difficulties in addressing these issues
A Green Paper has been prepared and forwarded to the Sports and Recreation Alliance for help in facilitating this project. This Green Paper will be restricted in scope to focus on Ballroom & Latin American dancing, but it is important to acknowledge that the styles of Classical Sequence (Old Time and Modern) and Freestyle have also traditionally been included as part of the ‘Ballroom’ remit. The topics discussed within will also have relevance for those styles and also more broadly as the issue of suitable NGBs occurs across a large number of styles in the British dance industry. In addition, this paper will mostly consider the domain of Great Britain, meaning the three countries: England, Wales and Scotland, although the scope of many dance organisations vary, for example the whole of the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland. Ultimately, the domain of any future NGB structure is open to debate.
EADA proposes that the appropriate organisations come together, facilitated by the government agency the Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA), to discuss the topic of this paper and work to formulate a way forward for this project with the following aims and objectives:
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(Copyright 2024)
January 2025
Let's Dance! is a new revolutionary national dance initiative headed by Angela Rippon and some of Britain’s brightest dance stars to get the nation fit and help the NHS. For the first time ever, the event will bring together all of the UK’s top dance organisations, companies, clubs, studios, and 55,000 teachers - with the backing of major health charities, medical experts and government departments - as they open their doors to anyone of any age to get involved, enjoy the magic of dance, feel the health benefits and have fun.
Angela will be joined by Dame Arlene Phillips, and stars from Strictly Come Dancing to launch the campaign that will encourage the nation to join in National Dance Day on Sunday March 2nd 2025
December 2024
Membership for 2025 will run from the 1st January 2025 until the 31st December 2025. The annual cost is £10.0 for the year.
There is an increase in the fragmentation and divisions within the Dance Industry that require attention.
The lack of a recognised respected overarching UK wide National Governing Body for our Dancesport leaves a void.
EADA is currently discussing with appropriate organisations to road map a way forward with this project with the following aims and objectives.
DOMESTIC
• Regulation of coach education, credentialing and standards.
• Regulation of Safeguarding in DanceSport.
• Regulation of Competition Event Producers with regards to adjudication and athlete health and safety.
• Supporting access to funding streams and support from grassroots to elite levels.
• Communication and representation on behalf of Dancesport with government and other bodies/organisations.
• Development and growth of Dancesport in England.
INTERNATIONAL
• Participation and success of Team England at World Championships.
• National talent ID pathways for athletes, coaches, and officials to compete at the international level (World Championships, Olympics, and Paralympics).
• In collaboration with the UK’s other National Governing Bodies (NGBs), to develop TeamGB representation at future Olympic Games.
July 2024
December 2023
Membership for 2024 will run from the 1st January 2024 until the 31st December 2024. The annual cost is £10.0 for the year.
November 2023
EADA wishes to make it clear that EADA does not support or have any connection with the newly formed entity BDSA. They claim they are the Governing body for amateur dancers. Whilst anyone can call themselves what they like, it doesn't mean they are. It is not possible to have two National governing Bodies covering the same sport. You can only have ONE recognised NGB and it already exists as EADA for England alongside corresponding recognised NGBs for Scotland and Wales. Recognition means that EADA dancers are represented at Regulatory body level and at Government level.
December 2022
Membership for 2023 will run from the 1st January 2023 until the 31st December 2023. The annual cost is £10.0 for the year.
December 2021
Membership for 2022 will run from the 1st January 2022 until the 31st December 2022. It will remain free for this year.
December 2021
For the latest information regarding elite competitors, which includes Dancers, see Government guidance by following this link.
January 2021
EADA is now a member of the new Safeguarding Group
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December 2020
Due to Covid and the disruption to Dancing activities EADA has agreed to allow membership of EADA to be completely free for the period up to the 31st August 2021 commencing on the 1st January 2021.
December 2020
Membership application and payments are online for 2021
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December 2020
10 Year Membership can be purchased for £90.00
December 2020
Latest government guidance for covid 19 grassroots guidance for the public and sports providers
21st October 2020
This link will take you to the latest government guidance on the safe use of Dance facilities.
https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/coronavirus#latestgovernmentguidance
24th June 2020
Sport and Recreation Alliance CEO, Lisa Wainwright responds to the latest government announcement which confirms that indoor leisure and sport facilities will remain closed.
JANUARY 2020
The issue of Amateur dancers teaching is contentious, but EADA supports the ability of Amateurs to teach under the rules of the BDC. This ability in this modern world is of benefit to both the Amateur dancer and to those they teach. However such an ability is open to abuse by both Professional and Amateur.
We believe the EADA Coaching Scheme would be invaluable in regulating this issue.
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