Dance
2026-07-12 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · HL1976 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the social and economic value generated by dance participation, including potential savings to health and social care services.
Answer
The Government recognises that participation in culture and the arts, including dance, generates substantial social and economic value. Dance is a vital part of the cultural ecology, contributing to improved physical health, mental wellbeing and social co...