Why Your Support Matters

Dance has the power to build confidence, creativity, and community. By supporting YDance, you’ll help children and young people across Scotland take part in life-changing opportunities.

“I don’t know where I’d be if it wasn’t for YDance.”

— CashBack Participant

In our 2024-25 Participant Survey:

100% of young people felt safe in a YDance session

100% felt that the sessions contributed to their positive physical health

99% felt that the sessions contributed to their positive mental health

Where Your Money Goes

Your generosity fuels opportunities that change lives. From inclusive workshops that welcome every child, to community programmes that build belonging, and advanced training that helps young people reach their potential at top UK dance colleges – your gift makes it possible.

Your Support Makes a Real Difference

— Free and inclusive dance classes for children and young people

— Specialist programmes for those facing barriers

— Advanced training to help young people progress in dance

Make a One-Off Donation

£15 – Provide sensory materials, props, or resources for workshops.

£40 – Fund a young person’s place in a community programme for a month.

£100 – Fund a disabled young person to be supported to lead an inclusive dance group.

You can also give a bespoke amount – every donation makes a difference.

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Become a Friend of YDance (Monthly)

£5/month – Contribute to resources and safe spaces that make workshops inclusive.

£15/month – Give a young person facing barriers regular access to dance.

£30/month – Support a young dancer with travel and training in the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland and Foundations programmes.

You can also set a bespoke monthly donation amount to suit you.

As a Friend of YDance you’ll receive quarterly updates, invitations to sharings and events, and the knowledge you are changing lives through dance.

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Meet Our Patron

Robyn Richford, TV and radio presenter (ITV’s Scrambled!, Capital Scotland FM), first discovered her passion for dance through YDance.

“I started my journey with YDance in 2008 through Project Y and the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland. YDance opened my world in ways I’ll be forever grateful for giving me a sense of community, an escape, and the belief that someone like me could have a career in the arts. It truly changed my life.”