Big win at the London Youth Games

The annual awards ceremony took place on Thursday October 8 at the Underglobe on London’s Southbank and celebrated the contribution made by volunteers, coaches, participants, officials and partner organisations.

As winner of the Community Partnership of the Year, EMDP was recognised for their great work introducing the London Youth Games Dance Competition in March this year, which saw 15 London boroughs compete.

The inaugural event took place at the Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and featured Warren Russell, member of Britain’s Got Talent’s dance troupe, Diversity, as a guest judge.

As the national governing body for dance fitness, EMDP continues to support the London Youth Games and plans to embed dance activity in schools, focusing on Key Stage 4 pupils as well as continuing to engage London boroughs in the upcoming London Youth Games Dance Competition. To date, 27 London boroughs have already signed up to take part in next year’s event, which takes place on February 3, 2016.

Emma Forward, Chief Operating Officer of EMDP, comments on the organisation’s award win: “We’re thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with London Youth Games and celebrate the amazing work young dancers have been doing in London.

“Receiving the award was a fantastic achievement and we look forward to building on our success in the coming year.”

Report contributed by Hayley Price. Image Credit: London Youth Games.