Dances of Universal Peace UK - "DUPUK"

The Dances of Universal Peace UK (DUPUK) aims to encourage the growth of the Dances of Universal Peace in the United Kingdom, to provide information and resources about the dances and to help connect and support our dance family. It is affiliated with the Dances of Universal Peace International (DUPI), and being a member of Dances of Universal Peace UK automatically makes you a member of Dances of Universal Peace International too.

BECOMING A MEMBER

DUPUK is inclusive and open to all - if you have ever danced in one of the many circles, you are already a member of our dance family. However, by making regular contributions to DUPUK, you help to support dance circles, dancers and leaders across the UK. It is an active expression of your love for the dances.

Ways of supporting the work of Dances of Universal Peace UK:

  • Become a Member
    • - See "How to join?", opposite.
  • Make a Donations
    • Donate by mail: send your donation by cheque to the Treasurer.
    Thank you for your support of the Dances of Universal Peace UK.
  • Volunteer:

    • Our network is run solely by volunteers, who like you, have deep appreciation and love for the dances in their hearts. If you would like to deepen your connection with the dance family, and feel the pulse of our network, you might wish to become a volunteer.

    There are many ways you could help:
    • submitting articles and photos to our twice yearly magazine or this website
    • participating in our online forum 'Fill Your Cup'
    • organising fundraising events
    • taking interest in network developments, ideas, plans and specific tasks

    Please contact the management committee if you are interested in offering your heart and hands to the service of the DUPUK.


Other benefits of membership include:

  • Free Dances    Free and subsidised events just for members
  • Newsletters    Read DUPUK's News (2 issues per year)
  • Edit Event Entries    Add your events to the Calendar - Dance Leaders only*
  • Teacher Profile    Write about yourself and add a photo - Dance Leaders only*
  • Want to lead Dances?    Things you must read before becoming a Dance Leader
  • Dance Write-ups    Instruction PDFs and audio mp3 files of UK-originated dances
  • Bursaries    Apply for funding for a Dance event, for example
  • Forum    Discuss with other DUPUK Members
  • Facebook page    Visit DUPUK on Facebook
  • Members List    Find contact details of other DUPUK Members
  • Photos    Photos of events around the UK
  • Network Constitution    Read about how DUPUK is organised
  • Public Liability Insurance    Insurance cover for teachers and teachers-in-training
  • Meetings    Notice of meetings and minutes to read afterwards






 

Membership Fees

Annual Membership fees are as follows:
Individual member: £33.00
Member couple: £45.00
Individual teacher: £48.26
Teacher-plus-teacher couple: £79.52
Teacher-plus-member couple: £60.26

Please note that most people now pay by annual standing order. For you this means no more renewal cheques to write, and for the Treasurer and Membership Secretary it reduces administrative work.

For further info and questions:

How To join?

Please download the Application Form, fill it in and post it, complete with your cheque or Standing Order Mandate, to:

Chris Thorpe
UKDN Membership Secretary
Bradgate,
Salwayash
Bridport,
DT6 5JB

Membership is open to everyone.












*Dance Leaders:

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