www.danceorganisations.org.ukA simple guide to the work of some of the UK-based dance organisations
that operate across either England, the UK or internationally
www.danceorganisations.org.ukAssociation for Dance Movement TherapyThe professional association for dance movement therapy in the UK
www.admt.org.uk Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD)A
central resource for the diverse dance forms of the African diaspora.
In June 2003, ADAD and Dance UK came together to provide enhanced
support for African Peoples' Dance forms
www.adad.org.ukBritish Dance CouncilA Co-ordinating organisation to enable ballroom teachers to work together
www.british-dance-council.orgBritish Ballet OrganisationDance examining society offering teacher training and examinations in classical ballet, tap, modern and jazz
www.bbo.org.ukCouncil for Dance Education and TrainingPromotes
excellence in dance education and training, accredits courses at
vocational dance Schools, and offers a comprehensive information service
www.cdet.org.ukDance UKAs the national voice for dance, Dance UK advocates and lobbies to
promote the importance and needs of dance. By working with and on behalf of the dance sector, Dance UK
aims to promote sustainable, longer dance careers and to improve the
conditions in which dance is created, performed and experienced. Dance
UK is also currently in a strategic alliance with the
Association of Dance of the African Diaspora.
www.danceuk.org Dance UnitedAims to bring individuals and communities together to seek creative
solutions to artistic challenges, triggering a process that develops
social interaction and personal growth in participants. The company
believes that dance has a unique quality that can, when delivered
through a tried-and-tested methodology, create profound and
life-changing experiences for those it works with
www.dance-united.comDance UmbrellaPromotes and celebrates contemporary dance
www.danceumbrella.co.ukDancers' Career DevelopmentVocational training and re-training for professional dancers resident in the UK
www.thedcd.org.ukEnglish Folk Dance and Song SocietyThe organisation that encourages, documents and develops folk music, dance and song traditions within England
www.efdss.orgLaban GuildA charitable organisation founded by Rudolf Laban in
1946 to promote and advance the study of Laban-based movement and dance
www.labanguild.org Language of Dance CentreInnovative
approach to choreography, educational dance and movement analysis.
Provides a framework for exploring and experiencing dance
www.lodc.orgRoyal Academy of Dance (RAD)Promotes knowledge, understanding and practice of dance internationally
www.rad.org.ukSouth Asian Dance Alliance (SADA)An alliance of three organisations, Akademi, Kadam and Sampad. These
organisations are committed to promoting South Asian dance, music and
related initiatives in the UK
www.southasiandance.org.ukThe Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietySociety for the protection and promotion of Scottish Country Dancing
www.rscds.orgThe Society for International Folk DancingA UK based voluntary, non-for profit association of people who enjoy learning and dancing folk dances from many countries
www.sifd.orgYouth Dance England (YDE)The national agency to connect young people with
dance
www.yde.org.ukYDanceThe National Youth Dance Agency for Scotland
www.ydance.org
