The UK Dance Sector – A UK success story The UK dance sector, in all its forms, is a UK success story and one which must be celebrated and championed. The UK dance sector boasts world-class companies such as The Royal Ballet, Akram Khan Company, Hofesh Shechter Company, Rambert and many more, who bring a range of dance to wide audiences across the UK and the rest of the world. One Dance UK calls for politicians and policymakers to support, champion and invest in dance.
40,000 17,000 4,500
workforce employing not only dancers but also artistic, administrative and technical support staff as well educators, musicians and a wide supply chain of individuals and businesses supporting the sector
of workforce are dancers and choreographers dance degrees a year
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17% 11.2%
of adults engage in dance of the population are attending dance performances