We are delighted to share a new publication from the SPRINT Project that builds on a growing body of safeguarding research to make dance safer.

When does dance stop being good for us? What elite dance teaches us about health-promoting environments. Dance is widely recognised as a powerful contributor to health and wellbeing. Yet the picture becomes more complicated when we turn our attention to pre-professional and professional dancers. This post explores five ways high-performance environments can undermine health and outlines the SHAPE framework for creating mentally healthier dance cultures.

Safeguarding in dance stills fail as policies aren’t implemented efficiently. This blog discusses the systemic gaps that keep dancers unprotected.

We are launching a new SPRINT policy brief outlining evidence-based actions to strengthen safeguarding in UK dance. Drawing on five years of research, it highlights key gaps and sets out practical recommendations for creating safer, more accountable environments.