Filming & Photography

Please note the following guidelines for filming & photography at our events.

For the solo and pairs categories, attendees are permitted to film or photograph their own child. Should this be a problem for any individual, please speak to your dance teacher who can request that we ask people not to film/photograph that particular section.

We suggest that attendees take care if sharing images via social media and to review privacy settings on social media channels.

For the team category, the dance teacher may nominate one representative to film the team routine from the front. No other filming is allowed except for still photographs, this then gives the dance teacher the option of how and where the recording is shared both to protect their choreography and for child protection reasons. Anyone in breach of this rule may be asked to leave the competition venue. 

By consenting to entry there is an acceptance that the event organiser might take photographs and short films for use on the Acro Dance UK website, social media account and other promotional material. Should this be a problem for any individual, please speak to your dance teacher who can request that these images are not taken or shared.

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

When the alarm sounders activate, everyone must evacuate the building promptly unless explicitly instructed otherwise.

Please follow any additional instructions provided by fire marshals or emergency personnel.

Do not attempt to re-enter the venue unless instructed by the on-site staff or the attending fire officers. No access will be permitted until the Duty Manager or the attending officers give full site safety clearance.

If you are a responsible adult accompanying an event participant and it is safe to do so, please try to locate your dance school lead person at the assembly point to let them know that you have safely evacuated the building.

Assembly Point

If exiting directly through the front of the building, assemble immediately outside.

If exiting through the side fire escapes, assemble at the car park located at the front of the building.

First Aid

Should anyone require medical assistance at any time during their visit, please alert any of our staff or venue staff. There will be medics in attendance for the duration of the event.

Changing Facilities

Dancers are strictly not permitted to change in the ballroom or the corridors unless they are wearing a base layer (leotard, shorts, or crop top). If anyone needs to change during their time with us, both male and female changing rooms will be clearly signposted in the Ballroom. Dancers of school age or younger must be accompanied by an adult or a chaperone while changing. It is strictly prohibited to take photos/videos in our changing areas.

A Body of Persons Approval (BOPA) has been issued for this event by the local Council. Under BOPA conditions, the priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of all event participants, with particular attention to children up to school-leaving age. This should be considered a team effort between:
* Event Organisers
* Event Staff
* Licensed Chaperones
* Dance School Teachers/Leaders
* Parents/Guardians/Responsible Adults

Child Supervision & Sign in/ Sign Out Procedure-Participants up to school-leaving age are supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Participants of this age will not be permitted to pass our door/security team without a responsible adult accompanying them. On arrival and departure, event participants are asked to inform their teacher/group lead so that they can record attendance times at the event.

The designated Safeguarding lead for Acrodance UK is EMILY BINYON. Emily will be in attendance for the duration of the event and will be based on the stage. Alternatively, you can email emily@sandersondance.co.uk