The Barking and Dagenham Youth Dance program has successfully enabled secondary pupils to achieve a national qualification in youth work, aimed at engaging them during critical academic years. The initiative, supported by the Met Police data indicating a rise in youth violence, intends to create safe environments outside school hours. Participants learn skills such as teamwork, confidence, and self-leadership through dance. The program also incorporates conflict resolution training, preparing these young individuals for future leadership roles and community involvement, ultimately playing a part in reducing crime rates in the area.
This qualification shows that a youth club can be more than a place to get fit and perform. It can be a launch pad, the beginning of what happens when we centre on their voices and their futures.
Dance is used to develop skills from confidence and teamwork to self-leadership and real-world employability. It blends creative expression with investment in education and social change.
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