Dance Professionals Fund

Dance Professionals Fund Dance Professionals Fund (DPF). We are an award-winning UK grant-making charity for individuals working in dance.

Dance Professionals Fund aims to support people in the dance world throughout their lives. We are the leading UK charity offering financial assistance for individuals during their dance careers and into retirement. We help professional dancers, choreographers as well as dance teachers. It does not matter whether you have worked for a major dance company or as an independent dancer.

This Disability Pride Month, we want to highlight the progress the dance world has made to be more inclusive, as well as...
28/07/2026

This Disability Pride Month, we want to highlight the progress the dance world has made to be more inclusive, as well as the work still being done.

From organisations like Candoco Dance Company leading the way, to smaller day to day change (as mentioned in our latest blog post), there are things everyone can do to make the dance world more inclusive.

We're delighted to share that one of our Trustees, Elena Dalrymple, volunteered at the West End Flea Market on behalf of...
27/07/2026

We're delighted to share that one of our Trustees, Elena Dalrymple, volunteered at the West End Flea Market on behalf of DPF. This past weekend's event takes place annually to assist in Acting for Others fundraising efforts. As always, to learn more about the support available from DPF, comment below or send us a message.

Could you be our next trustee? Applications close this month, so check out our website now to apply. We can't wait to he...
10/06/2026

Could you be our next trustee? Applications close this month, so check out our website now to apply. We can't wait to hear from you!

Ready to make a difference in dance? We’re looking for trustees with diverse skills to join us from January 2027. Applic...
03/06/2026

Ready to make a difference in dance? We’re looking for trustees with diverse skills to join us from January 2027. Applications close 24 June, so don’t wait too long. Find out more and apply: https://www.dancefund.org.uk/about-us/recruitment/

Passionate about dance? Join our Board of Trustees! We’re looking for dancers and dance teachers ready to help shape the...
27/05/2026

Passionate about dance? Join our Board of Trustees! We’re looking for dancers and dance teachers ready to help shape the future of our charity.

This is a voluntary role, with travel and childcare costs covered. Meetings are in London and online, with full training provided.

Apply by 5pm, 24 June 2026.

Details: https://www.dancefund.org.uk/about-us/recruitment/

Two weeks left to share your idea for a Best Foot Forward grant. We are inspired by the creativity coming in and want to...
25/05/2026

Two weeks left to share your idea for a Best Foot Forward grant. We are inspired by the creativity coming in and want to hear from you. BFF is here to help your professional development with a grant of up to £5,000.

Submit your idea using the contact form in our bio for a chance to connect with us. Slots are filling up fast!

Passionate about dance and making a difference? We're looking for new Trustees to help us support dance professionals to...
20/05/2026

Passionate about dance and making a difference? We're looking for new Trustees to help us support dance professionals to lead fulfilling, secure lives.

As an award-winning charity, we're committed to evolving our mission and providing vital support to those in the dance industry. If you have the skills and experience to help us achieve our goals, we'd love to hear from you!

👀 For a full role description and how to apply, visit our website.

It’s been a week since our BFF career development grants opened and we’re loving the ideas coming in. If you haven’t sub...
18/05/2026

It’s been a week since our BFF career development grants opened and we’re loving the ideas coming in.
If you haven’t submitted your idea yet, there’s still time to fill out the contact form for a chance to chat with us about your plans.

If you’ve already submitted, we’ll be in touch soon.

Learn more and submit here: https://www.dancefund.org.uk/grants/professional-development-grants/

Our BFF career development grants are back open! These grants offer up to £5,000 to support dance professionals to exten...
11/05/2026

Our BFF career development grants are back open!

These grants offer up to £5,000 to support dance professionals to extend their dance career. Funding can be used for activities like short courses, training or other opportunities that help build your skills and increase your overall income.

To apply: https://www.dancefund.org.uk/grants/professional-development-grants/ Slots to discuss your idea with us will fill up fast, so it’s a good idea to get your name in early.

When life gets complicated in or out of your dance career, you're not alone. Dance Professionals Fund is here to help. R...
04/05/2026

When life gets complicated in or out of your dance career, you're not alone. Dance Professionals Fund is here to help.

Reach out to learn more about our Cost of Living Grants and how we can support you through challenging times.

Address

Dance Professionals Fund, The Dance Space, 2 Market Square, Circus Street
Brighton
BN29AS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01273 234011

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