Inspires, celebrates and develops high quality dance that benefits the people of Devon and beyon

Dance in Devon is the county dance development agency and its purpose is to celebrate, enhance and encourage the dance community of Devon by creating opportunities to watch, to perform, to create and to participate in dance. Dance in Devon aims to: - help dance be as good as it can possibly be throughout Devon - be the first point of contact for all those involved in dance in Devon - support existing and emerging professional dance artists and companies - develop more opportunities for everyone

Why the community needs this charity

Dance as an artform is well placed to target multiple agendas including addressing specific health agendas such as obesity, healthy heart and improving general well being, combating social isolation and improving the quality of life of those individuals taking part. Dance in Devon has an excellent track record in delivering an innovative range of dance projects including: World Dance Day, dance for older people, youth dance, young people at risk, artist development and early years.

Results and outcomes

Last year Dance in Devon provided high quality dance activities to 5177 participants. Typical comments from participants include: "It certainly lifts me and is something I look forward to. It is so very different from other activities available." Richard, participant "Dance has had an impact on the people around me, like my friend who wants to give up smoking so he can keep up with me when we practise!" Teenage male participant

Latest activities and projects

Devon Dance Compass

a one year programme of dance activity, bringing highest quality dance experiences to rural communities across the county read more