About EMD UK

EMD UK, previously known as EMDP (The Exercise Movement & Dance Partnership), was constituted in 2006 to facilitate and support dance fitness organisations.

Since then, EMD UK has continued to grow and change to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding market.

In early 2016 we became the national governing body for group exercise, with a remit to support and grow the sector. We work in partnership with Sport England to deliver the government’s national physical activity agenda. To achieve this, we are finding ways to engage with the 11.5m people in the UK that currently do no form of physical activity and introduce them to group exercise opportunities.

Meet Our Team

We want to make our sector accessible for everyone and we work with a wide range of organisations, from commercial operators to local communities and national providers, to ensure there are multiple access routes for all ages, abilities and interests to take part.

Meet the team behind your national governing body for group exercise. Hover on the pictures to find out more.

History

EMD UK is committed to driving positive change within the industry and we believe that through cooperation and collaboration with industry bodies, understanding and removing the barriers that prevent people from taking part and by supporting instructors to deliver excellence, we can achieve a healthier nation through exercise.

EMD UK started life as EMDP (The Exercise Movement & Dance Partnership) back in 2006 and since to support and promote dance fitness organisations.

Governance

As a national governing body, we pride ourselves in our transparency and upholding the highest standards across our work. Our Governance page provides more information about our governance, policies and procedures, and other helpful downloads.

Our values

We support

We support instructors to be the best they can be. We use our resources, expertise and influence to guide instructors individually and as a collective.

We collaborate

Our vision and mission matter for the health of all communities. We collaborate and seek a ‘win-win’ for the benefit of instructors, the wider physical activity sector and the nation.

We are inclusive

Group exercise is for everyone. We strive to ensure all instructors have the same opportunities from us, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or ability.

We act with integrity

Our customers and stakeholders expect EMD UK, as the national governing body, to be fair, consistent and do the right thing. We are honest, principled and have high standards. We deliver on our promises.

We are ambitious

We think big! We always challenge ourselves and the sector to provide the best support and opportunities for instructors.

Let’s Get Started…

Group exercise is an exciting and diverse mix of styles and activities that caters to ‘someone like me’ and everyone should have the opportunity to take part. EMD UK is committed to driving positive change within the industry and we believe that through cooperation and collaboration with industry bodies, understanding and removing the barriers that prevent people from taking part and by supporting instructors to deliver excellence, we can achieve a healthier nation through exercise. See how you can get involved below…