The Federation of Scottish Theatre today published the Dance In Scotland report which makes key recommendations to improve the health, happiness and skills of Scotland through dance, and to further the artform.

Based on significant research the report’s main recommendations are that:

1. Everyone in Scotland should have access to a local dance activity.

2. Investment in professional dance needs to be sustained, in order to build new audiences for the future.

3. All children should have access to high quality dance teaching in schools, particularly now that dance is part of the Curriculum for Excellence.

4. More opportunities for specialist training and professional development are needed so that all our talented young dancers, including those with disabilities, can be nurtured and retained in Scotland.

The Dance in Scotland Report makes recommendations that will inform future policy. It highlights the successes, the potential and the needs across the whole gamut of dance activity in Scotland; from dance in the community, dance in schools, professional dance, and training for dance.  The Report aims to raise the profile of Dance in Scotland and to recommend changes and developments which will strengthen and reinforce its place in our society. It is informed by the experience and expertise of Scotland’s dance sector. The Report has significance for other sectors such as health, education and training.

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