BROADENING ACCESS TO DANCE AWARD
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is committed to advancing excellence in dance education and ensuring that dance is accessible to all. As part of this mission, we are pleased to offer the Broadening Access to Dance Award, which supports innovative projects that expand opportunities to engage with dance in local communities.
This award offers up to £2,000 to a Society member who has held their teaching qualification for more than five years. It is designed to fund creative approaches that promote inclusion and support our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Successful applicants will be expected to share the outcomes of their project with Society members, contributing to a wider culture of learning and inspiration.
Please read the full guidance notes before completing this form which can be found on our website.
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Application Timeline for 2025/26:
Applications open: 1 September 2025
Applications close: 21 November 2025
Shortlisting period: 22 November – 5 December 2025
Outcomes share by: 19 December 2025
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Criteria for the award
1. An innovative and practical approach to broadening access to dance, with clear evidence of impact.
2. A detailed and feasible project plan, including a clearly structured timeline.
3. A comprehensive and realistic budget, costed in the local currency, covering all aspects of the project.
4. Consideration of how the project could contribute to broadening access to dance in the long term.
5. A clear commitment to effectively share project outcomes and learnings with members.
6. Identification of appropriate CPD or mentoring support to ensure successful project delivery and address personal development needs.