Yorkshire Dance hosted the Dance Insights conference in Doncaster, Wed 20 Nov 2013. The day-long conference ended with a debate which had been trailed for four weeks on Facebook and Twitter, with four questions posted as provocations.

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Q1. Why should youth dance be
subsidised?

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Q1. Why should youth dance be
subsidised?
@LdnYouthDance without youth dance we'd be nothing
@kenparry would a more +ve question be 'why should we
invest in dance for young people?' Does 'subsidy' = 'handout'?
@Lisekit The commercial reason: an investment in future
generations so that UK can compete on world stage. The noncommercial reason: so that dance at all levels remains the
preserve of the many, and not simply the few.
@LockInDanceShow so that EVERYONE can enjoy it and so
commercialism doesn't control artistic direction.
@TimebankLeeds a cultural society is a better functioning one
- starting with young people is key if we want a better future.
Cluny Macpherson, Leeds City Council It's not subsidy, it's
investment!

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Q2.What’s so uniquely
important about youth dance
anyway??

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Q2.What’s so uniquely
important about youth dance
anyway??
@SwindonDance it allows young people to dance, create,
learn, perform & grow as both dancers & young people
@HelentipladyRIO gives young people a voice they don't
otherwise have. Enables yp able to problem solve and
communicate
@dutchyinleeds Accessibility, relevance, choreographic
innovation, raw passion& talent, inclusivity, creative leadership
by young people, empowerment, diversity and more
innovation... don't get me started!
@ArlenePhillips retweeted the question...
@GregMulholland1 retweeted the question...

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Q3. Why should dance be taught
in schools?

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Q3. Why should dance be taught
in schools?
@ebolland Dance is a way to build confidence, develop
creativity, promote group work skills and success can be
measured, plus it's FUN
@DanceMatters Dance is brilliant at improving kids’ fitness,
listening skills, patience, resilience, communication,
stickability… I wonder if #Gove dances….?
Louise Sherring It teaches discipline, creativity, problem
solving, critical analysis, team and trust work. Develops
leaders, thinkers, artists.
Donna Ladle Because dance is a sport which strengthens the
body and keeps you fit and healthy, it can also lead to
successful careers in many areas such as theatre, teaching,
community support, physiotherapy and much much more,
dance is a gift
@Lisekit Because the chance to move, create and express
brings joy to young people of all ages including groups in very
challenging circumstances, and in corners we might not expect
until we get there.

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Q4. What does the future look
like for youth dance in the UK?

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Q4. What does the future look
like for youth dance in the UK?
@Zoe_Parker that's a tricky one... depends what happens long
term with maintaining opportunities for all young people to
dance. hate to sound negative but potentially bleak and uneven
access if cuts continue...
@dutchyinleeds The future for #youthdance in the UK?
Dance never quite understood by politicians as well as music:
why is that?

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Q4. What does the future look
like for youth dance in the UK?
@Zoe_Parker that's a tricky one... depends what happens long
term with maintaining opportunities for all young people to
dance. hate to sound negative but potentially bleak and uneven
access if cuts continue...
@dutchyinleeds The future for #youthdance in the UK?
Dance never quite understood by politicians as well as music:
why is that?