Future Leaders
🔥 Future Leaders 2.0
A One-of-a-Kind Paid Dance Leadership Programme for Young Artists (16–25)
Are you a passionate Street Dance artist aged 16–25 based in the South-East? Ready to take your creativity, confidence, and career to the next level?
Future Leaders is a groundbreaking 12-month paid professional development programme that puts power and purpose in the hands of young artists. Launched in 2024 by Body Politic – the only charity in Oxfordshire and the South East offering paid leadership routes in street dance – this programme is about ownership, impact, and change.
“I never thought I was good enough. Now I’m teaching, creating and helping others find their voice.”
— Future Leader, 2024
💥 What You’ll Gain:
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Real-world experience delivering dance sessions with partners like Pegasus Theatre, City of Oxford College & Parasol Project
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Industry training in inclusive practice, youth work, safeguarding & trauma-informed facilitation
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Studio intensives with top UK choreographers to develop your artistry and choreographic voice
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A platform to lead, create, and inspire your community through dance
✊ This programme is built for artists like you — creative, driven, and ready to lead.
This project is kindly supported by Oxfordshire County Council, Public Health, The Foyle Foundation and Arts Council England.
🎯 Applications for 2025 are now open
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We’re always looking for passionate people who would like to get more involved in the work that we’re doing. If you’re interested in marketing, media or you’re an artist looking for work, we’d love to hear from you!
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