Our programmes & initiatives
Transforming South Africa's dance sector through strategic development programmes designed to empower artists, create opportunities, and build a sustainable dance ecosystem.
Five programmes, one mandate
Each programme stream feeds the same national goal: a professional, protected, and properly developed dance sector.
National Dialogue
Provincial Consultation
Engaging directly with dance communities across all nine provinces to understand local challenges and opportunities.
- Nationwide outreach programmes to identify regional needs
- Structured feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement
- Collaborative strategy development with local stakeholders
- Documentation of challenges to inform policy development
Governance
Policy Development
Creating comprehensive legislative frameworks to guide and regulate the dance sector in South Africa.
- Development of standardised industry practices
- Creation of fair remuneration guidelines
- Establishment of health and safety standards
- Implementation of intellectual property protection
Accreditation
Capacity Building
Enhancing the skills and business acumen of dance professionals through targeted training programmes.
- Business skills development for dancers
- Marketing and self-promotion workshops
- Technical skill enhancement programmes
- Mentorship programmes with industry leaders
International
Sector Opportunities
Connecting South African dancers with international opportunities for growth and exposure.
- Cultural exchange programmes with partner countries
- International festival participation
- Global competition opportunities
- Networking events with international producers
Artist Services
Administrative Support Center
Providing essential resources and support services to dance professionals.
- Free WiFi and workspace for artists
- Grant application assistance
- Professional profiling services
- Administrative support for dance businesses
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Participation opens through provincial consultations, the national registry, and direct enquiries. Send us a message via the form on this page or email info@sadanceboard.co.za, and our team will connect you with the right programme stream in your province.
The South African Dance Board is an independent body registered as a non-profit organization with a mandate of developing policies and regulations guiding dance as a discipline in South Africa. It represents all provinces and serves as the official mouthpiece for the dance sector.
The Dance Board was formed through a consultative process with the sector at Bosberaad and is set to become operational on April 1, 2025.
Our vision is to see dance recognized as a cognitive discipline with a clear development strategy from early childhood to professional level, highly respected, fairly regulated, and seen as a vehicle for human capital and economic development.
Membership is open to all dance professionals, practitioners, choreographers, and organizations across all provinces of South Africa. Specific membership criteria will be developed as part of the policy development process.
Key programs include provincial consultations, capacity building, advocacy for the sector, policy development, administrative support, introduction of sector opportunities, and fundraising campaigns.
The Board is supported by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture but also seeks additional funding through membership fees, grants, sponsorships, event ticket sales, and fundraising campaigns from both government and private sector institutions.
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Have a question, partnership proposal, or want to join the national registry? Fill in the form and a member of our team will respond within 2 business days.
Join the movement. Build the dance sector.
Whether you are a dancer, choreographer, studio director, or simply passionate about the arts, there is a place for you in the national community transforming South Africa's dance industry.