This Scheme for dance teachers comprises the following elements:
- Public Liability Insurance & Products Liability Insurance
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
New Policies for dance teacher insurance for the 2025 – 2026 period:
New Policies taken out with immediate effect:
£89.70 Premium, incl. 12% Insurance Premium Tax + £10.00 admin. fee = £99.70
New Policies taken out from 1st July 2025:
£70.26 Premium, incl. 12% Insurance Premium Tax + £10.00 admin. fee = £80.26
New Policies taken out from 1st October 2025:
£54.04 Premium, incl. 12% Insurance Premium Tax + £10.00 admin. fee = £64.04
New Policies taken out from 1st January 2026:
£32.42 Premium, incl. 12% Insurance Premium Tax, + £10.00 admin. fee = £42.42
All of the above will have a renewal date of 30th March 2026
This dance teacher insurance scheme is administered by Gordon & Co Insurance Brokers and underwritten by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd whom we consider appropriate due to their financial stability, underwriting and claims services.
Gordon & Co have been the insurance broker for One Dance UK for many years and have, as a result, the experience and expertise to advise on many matters relating to dance insurance.
If you are looking for dance teacher / dance instructor insurance, and you are not a member of One Dance, please click here, to see if you would like to become a member and benefit from our dance teacher insurance package. https://www.onedanceuk.org/membership
Renew your dance teacher insurance policy
If you wish to renew your dance teacher insurance package today effective from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2026, the 2025/2026 renewal premium is unaltered at £89.70, including 12% Insurance Premium Tax, plus £10 administration fee, making the overall premium £99.70.
If you wish to proceed please click below.
Important Information
Policy Details
Policy Wording
Notice to Policyholders
Terms of Business
When reviewing the policy document please can you note the following:
Warranties
If you breach a warranty, the Underwriter’s liability under the policy shall be suspended from the time of the breach until the time when the breach is remedied (if it is capable of being remedied).
The Underwriter will have no liability to you for any loss which occurs, or which is attributable to something happening, during the period when the Underwriter’s liability is suspended.
Conditions Precedent to Liability
Failure to comply with any Conditions Precedent means Underwriters’ liability is discharged, meaning Underwriters would not be liable to pay any claim which would otherwise be covered.
Please contact First Step urgently if there are any Warranties or Conditions Precedent to Liability with which you can not comply
Additionally, we can help you with....
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- Employers Liability
- All Risks Equipment
For an insurance quote on any of the above or to discuss your individual requirements please contact us
FAQs
Below are some examples of some of the questions we are often asked. If you have any unanswered questions, please get in touch.
Who can apply for First Step dance teacher insurance cover?
+ -First Step is a specialist Public Liability Insurance scheme for dance teachers / dance instructors exclusively available to current members of One Dance UK
What type of coverage is included in the First Step dance teacher insurance package?
+ -The scheme comprises the following elements:
• Public Liability Insurance and Products Liability Insurance
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
Do I need Public Liability insurance as a dance teacher?
+ -Yes, as a dance teacher or dance instructor almost certainly the venue will require you to have your own Public Liability insurance.
Am I covered if I teach dance classes in multiple locations?
+ -Yes, you are covered to teach in different locations.
What happens if I get injured and can’t teach for a while?
+ -You can make claim under your Personal Accident policy.
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Does the insurance cover dance performances I organize?
+ -Yes, the policy covers end of term performances undertaken by your pupils which you have organised.
The policy will not cover you performing in a separate performance.
Does this insurance cover non-dance activities, like Yoga or Pilates, that I might teach?
+ -If you are undertaking an activity outside of traditional dance forms, please contact Gordon & Co
Will my equipment and props be covered under this insurance?
+ -Not automatically, we can insure the equipment, but there will be an additional premium.
Am I covered if I teach online or virtual dance classes?
+ -Not automatically, but please contact us and we can discuss this further.
How do I renew my dance teacher insurance policy or make changes to it as my business grows?
+ -You can renew your dance teacher insurance policy online. If there are any changes to your business please contact Gordon & Co.
How much does dance teacher insurance typically cost?
+ -New dance teacher insurance policies taken out for the period 31st March 2025 to 30th June 2025 will cost £89.70 Premium, including 12% Insurance Premium Tax, plus a £10.00 administration fee, totalling £99.70.
What is the process for setting up an insurance policy?
+ -If you are a member of One Dance and wish to purchase our First Step dance teacher insurance package, please click here
Who are the underwriters of First Step?
+ -This scheme is administered by Gordon & Co Insurance Brokers and underwritten by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
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