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Join us today

Why choose to become a
BDSA member

Become a part of the BDSA today to make your mark in the world of Ballroom and Latin American dancing. Together, we can shape the future of DanceSport.

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We're committed to values that resonate with every dancer—integrity, freedom, honesty, and fair play. With a focus on safety and good floor craft, we're ensuring that everyone dances not just with passion, but with a peace of mind.

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Types of Membership

  • Professional (18 and above)

  • Dance Schools & Studios

  • Educational Schools

  • Amateur Competing (16 and above)

  • Amateur Teacher (18 and above)

  • Music/Scrutineer/Promoter

  • International

  • Junior (12-15 inclusive)

  • Juvenile (up to 11 inclusive)

  • Parent or legal guardian

  • Photographer

Which membership is right for you

  • Professional

    100£
    Valid for one year
    • Professional dance insurance
    • Sponsorship for their adjudicating programme
    • Entrance to BDSA competitions
    • Free spectator entrance to all BDSA competitions
    • BDSA Newsletter
    • Adjudicators License

  • International Professional

    100£
    Valid for one year
    • Eligible for UK competitions
    • Newsletter
    • Member offers
    • Insurance when competing in UK events
    • Assistance with Visas

  • Dance Schools & Studios

    120£
    Valid for 12 months
    • Newsletter
    • Students eligible to enter BDSA competition
    • Discounts to BDSA competitions
    • Member offers
    • Reduced rates for advertising, newsletters, website, more
    • DBS checking service
    • Event Insurance
    • Personal Indemnity Insurance
    • **Must provide a copy of their insurance documents to BDSA

  • Amateur Teacher

    75£
    Valid for one year
    • Qualify for the league (able to enter competitions)
    • Dance insurance (training and competitions)
    • BDSA Newsletter
    • Access to members only competitions, events and giveaways
    • Access to DBS teachers

  • Amateur Adult, Junior, Juvenile

    25£
    Valid for one year
    • Automatic right to enter our competitions
    • Dance insurance
    • Newsletter
    • Access to members only competitions and events and giveaways
    • Access to DBS teachers

  • International Amateur

    25£
    Valid for one year
    • Eligible for UK competitions
    • Newsletter
    • Member offers
    • Insurance when competing in UK events
    • Assistance with Visas

  • Parent or Legal Guardian

    25£
    Valid for one year
    • Access to enhanced DBS teachers list
    • Parent workshops
    • Newsletter

  • Photographers

    75£
    Valid for one year
    • BDSA registered lanyard (to be worn at all BDSA comp's)
    • Must provide a copy of their insurance documents to the BDSA
    • Newsletter

  • Music/Scrutineer/Promoter

    100£
    Valid for one year
    • Promoter events will go in newsletters
    • Reduced rates for advertising, newsletters, website, more
    • Event Insurance
    • Personal Indemnity Insurance

  • Educational Schools

    250£
    Valid for one year
    • Newsletter
    • Access to accredited and DBS dance teachers
    • Opportunity to deliver dance awards
    • Variable discount to students attending BDSA competitions
    • Variable discounts to students attending BDSA masterclasses
    • Variable discounts to students attending BDSA training days
    • 2x visits from BDSA rep's - as part of Dance into Schools
    • Involvement in BDSA run campaigns
    • Safeguarding package delivered (posters, wristbands, flyers)
    • Policies
    • Related support
    • Other associated benefits
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