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Dance Professionals Fund
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Dance Professionals Fund (DPF). We are an award-winning UK grant-making charity for individuals working in dance. dancefund.org.uk/links
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Will you support the future of dance? https://bit.ly/4moRUyw
#RememberACharityWeek
September 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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It's #RememberACharityWeek.

Will you support the future of dance by leaving a gift in your will?

We've been providing dance professionals with advice, support and grant programmes for over 80 years. We couldn't do this without your support.
https://bit.ly/4moRUyw
@rememberacharity.bsky.social
📷by Hugo Glendinning of Valerie Ebuwa in Clod Ensemble’s Black Saint and the Sinner Lady.
September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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One week to go until #RememberACharityWeek, an opportunity for everyone to take a moment to consider leaving a gift to charity in their Will, after looking after family and friends.

This year also marks 25 years of RACWeek!

www.rememberacharity... @rememberacharity
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September 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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📢Today we're launching the second round of Best Foot Forward: grants to invigorate your dance career.

Read the full guidelines & enquire through our online contact form by Thurs 11 Sept: bit.ly/40JWT4l

Like + Share this post to help get the message out!
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August 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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To stay up to date with everything Dance Professionals Fund- charity news, grant opportunities and more- join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/dr...
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June 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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It's #SmallCharityWeek!

Our vision is that all dance professionals should be able to lead a fulfilling life in dance safe from hardship. We provide access to confidential advice, financial support & essential services.

Find out more about our Fund & who we help: www.dancefund.org.uk/about-us/
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June 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Are you a dancer, dance teacher or choreographer looking for support with living costs?

Fill out our contact form by Thursday 10 July to let us know how we can help: bit.ly/3FQTnhv
Image description: A testimonial about DPF from Theo Arran, a young, white male dancer with a red-tinged beard and short hair. The background is purple with teal accents. The text reads: 'If you are struggling to make ends meet, I can't recommend contacting DPF highly enough. The support I received helped me a huge amount to get my career to where it is now!' — Theo Arran | Dancer.
June 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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✨ Last night, DPF were at the opening of the Edward Burra exhibition at Tate Britain, where designs from our Royal Ballet & Opera stage collection are now on display!

Spot Burra’s 1936 ‘Barabau’ costume designs- including one worn by Ninette de Valois herself. A proud moment for us!
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June 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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At DPF our commitment to the dance community is unwavering. We proudly support all dance professionals—regardless of sexuality, gender identity, race, age, or background.

Read a blog from our Digital Marketing Manager, Kate about LGBTQI+ Comms in 2025:
www.dancefund.org.uk/2025/06/pink...
June 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Are you signed up to the Dance Professionals Fund mailing list? Join now for:

- grant opportunity updates
- inspiring stories from those we've supported
- news about our fund and those we work with

✉️ http://eepurl.com/dr...
#DanceFund #UKDance
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May 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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New to BlueSky? We've created a Dance Community starter pack to help you get started!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
A person is captured mid-dance in a sunlit, rustic studio with exposed brick walls and wooden beams. They are performing a graceful backbend, balancing on one leg while reaching one arm forward and placing the other across their chest. The dancer's form and expression convey strength and fluidity, highlighted by the natural light streaming through the large window on the right.
April 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Today we've been at the #GoldenBucketAwards with @actingforothers.bsky.social!
Here's A4O Chair Stephen Waley-Cohen at the end of the event thanking us all for coming!
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April 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Is an increase in living costs making you worry about managing your day-to-day finances?

Apply now for a one-off cost of living grant.

Fill out our application enquiry form by Weds 30 April: bit.ly/4hUdmbV

⭐Like & Share this post if you can and help us continue to reach those in need. #UKDance
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April 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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As #WomensHistoryMonth comes to a close, we're remembering one of our key founders, Dame Ninette de Valois OM CH DBE: Irish-born British dancer, teacher, choreographer, & the first Artistic Director of the Royal Ballet.

DPF has a story dating back to 1936. Read more: ow.ly/aoSn50VpMlh
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March 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Join STEPPS Charity as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of dancers and performing artists?

If you're ready to lead STEPPS into its next exciting chapter, find out how to apply here:
stepps.charity/join-the-team/
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March 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Hello new followers! 👋🏽

DPF are an award-winning UK grant-making charity for individuals working in dance.

➡️You can also follow us on: BlueSky, Instagram, Linkedin & TikTok: [at]danceprofessionalsfund
✉️Join our list for updates straight to your inbox: eepurl.com/drNnoz
💜Like & Share if you can!
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February 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Gain practical tools, insight and inspiration at this free career development workshop for professional dancers, presented by Dancers’ Career Development (DCD).
BOOK: dancerscareerdevelopment.as.me/EVOLVE-LONDON
When: Mon 24 March, 10.30am-1.30pm
Where: Prince of Wales Theatre, London W1D 6AS
February 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Continuing Professional Development with BBO Dance: supporting dancers & teachers at every step of their career, including offering CPD courses.
Find out more and register: www.bbo.dance/cpd-event-li... #BBODance
February 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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❄️Dance Professionals Fund Newsletter is here! Winter 2025 -

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Grant opportunities, Trustee news & more. #DanceFund
February 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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✨We've launched #BestFootForward: professional development grants designed to help you navigate your dance career.

For full guidelines and how to apply, visit: bit.ly/4aXXvYa

We'll be in touch to discuss your ideas for upskilling by 28/02/25
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February 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Meet our new Trustees!

We're delighted to begin 2025 by announcing the four new Trustees joining DPF. Join us in welcoming:

⭐Amanda Britton
⭐Junior Cunningham
⭐Elena Dalrymple
⭐Sarah Pearce

Get to know all our Trustees: www.dancefund.org.uk/about-us/tru...
February 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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As 2024 draws to a close, we're reflecting on all those we have been able to support this year.
Here's just some of the wonderful messages we've received from those we've helped
www.dancefund.org.uk #DanceFund💜
December 19, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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❄️Winter can be a worrying time, especially for those who are retired.

If you're a retired dancer or dance teacher needing support with winter fuel payments, or know someone who does, reach out: bit.ly/41wY2NZ

#WinterWarmthNetwork #WinterGrants #DanceFund
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December 12, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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DCD's Inspiration Day at RichMix, London!
⭐A brilliant panel of Changemakers & Leaders featuring DCD's Vanessa Lefrancois, Laura Jones: Stopgap Dance, Anthony Missen Company Chameleon @kenneththarp.bsky.social Hilary Carty OBE of Clore Leadership & Niquelle LaTouche Breakin' Convention,
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November 28, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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✨ Another brilliant charitycomms.bsky.social Digital Comms Conference today- a huge thanks to all the speakers!
It's always inspiring hearing about the amazing organisations out there doing such great work.

#CCDigital
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November 27, 2024 at 3:07 PM