Step Into Dance

Step into Dance is an inclusive dance programme for secondary schools in London and Essex.[1][2][3] The programme is run by the Royal Academy of Dance and funded by the Jack Petchey Foundation.[4]

Step into Dance began in 2007 after Jack Petchey approached the RAD with an idea to set up an extra-curricular dance programme for young people in London.[5] Initially targeting particular boroughs in London, Step into Dance launched with a pilot of 30 schools. In 2008 Sue Goodman joined as Artistic Director, bringing a focus on performance and high quality choreography. By 2015/2016, 200 schools were participating.[6]

Step into Dance is one of the Jack Petchey Foundation's flagship projects.[7] As of July 2016 the Foundation had donated over 3 million pounds to the programme and over 30 thousand students have participated.[8]

In March 2014, Step into Dance launched its Young Ambassador Scheme.[9][10][11]

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