Policy Statements

Below are the various DanceSport Academy policies which all employees and volunteers agree to work towards.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
This club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity:

Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.

The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or socio-economic status.

The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat or intimidation, harassment and abuse.

All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club disciplinary procedures.

Other Policies in this Section:
Child Protection Policy
Equity Policy

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Medal Examinations

Medal examinations are important to the development of the dancer. They set goals for a dancer to achieve and define their standard.

Examinations are conducted with an independent IDTA examiner. Successful candidates receive an award and in some grades are presented with a certificate.

Competitions

The DanceSport Academy promotes competitions in Bedford including the Bedfordshire DanceSport Masters.

We support 3 major competitions: Champions of Tomorrow, Stars of the Future and Britains Best. In all these competitons dancers must compete in qualifying heats.

Dance Events

The DanceSport Academy is pleased to be able to promote major events in the English DanceSport Calendar.

This year we are supporting the Karen Hardy Studios 'Gala Dance', the All England Latin American Championships, the International Championships amongst others.

Gift Experiences

The DanceSport Academy offers a variety of gift experiences. May be it is a voucher for lessons as a birthday/christmas present.

We also do Wedding Dances for those who wish to dance with confidence on the big day. Why not contact us with your idea and we will see how we can help.