Planning and delivering a dance performance for children and young people: Support Guide

Planning and delivering a performance for children and young people: Support Guide is a new, free resource for anyone organising a performance opportunity for those aged 5 to 18. 

The resource offers a step-by-step guide covering all stages of putting on a performance. It is packed with practical advice and signposts to official guidance to help you create a safe, exciting and memorable experience for both participants and audiences. 

The resource covers: 

• Pre-planning 
• Recruitment and engagement of participants 
• Venue considerations 
• Accessibility, inclusion and diversity 
• Health and safety 
• Creative and appropriate performance content 
• Film and photography 
• Promotion and marketing 
• Safeguarding and licences (official guidance signposting) 
• And more! 

Who is the resource for? 

The resource is for anyone planning a performance opportunity for children and young people. This may include teachers in school or out-of-school settings, dance youth leaders, community leaders, organisations or arts venues, and freelance dance artists. 

How to use the resource 

Depending on your setting and the size of your performance, not all sections of the guide may be relevant to you. You can dip into the clearly titled sections to find the information you need, or read through the short guide from start to finish, noting the sections you may wish to revisit. 

The guide also includes links signposting you to further information and official guidance.