The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, recently announced a major new initiative that will see thousands of London schoolchildren being given the chance to participate in and learn about dance. The initiative is backed by award-winning choreographer Wayne McGregor and leading dance organizations.

A range of free resources and workshops are also available to support dance education in the classroom. This includes teachers being given practical guidance to teach students five dance styles as well as giving them tips on how to engage students in other parts of the curriculum. The aim is to inspire pupils to explore London's culture and heritage through street, African, ballet, contemporary, and South-Asian dance traditions.