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What is dance?
Dance covers a huge range of styles, from ballet and ballroom to contemporary, salsa and street dance. You might be joining a class on holiday, attending a workshop, or travelling with an amateur dance group.
Can I get travel insurance for dance?
Yes, cover for amateur dance can be available through the policies offered by Direct Travel.
Select dance when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Make sure the cover matches the style and level of dancing planned, particularly if it involves acrobatics, aerial work, performances, or competitions.
Things to remember:
- Choose dance when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Check separately for performances and competitions
- Follow your teacher, venue, or organiser’s instructions
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured dance, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, baggage and other travel-related problems. Costumes, dance shoes and other equipment may be subject to baggage limits and exclusions, so check the applicable Policy Wording.
Dance FAQs
Can I attend a dance class or workshop abroad?
Yes, cover can be available for amateur dance classes and workshops. Select dance when getting your quote, and follow the teacher and venue’s instructions.
Can I travel with an amateur dance group?
Cover can be available for amateur group trips, rehearsals, and classes. Each traveller will need suitable cover, and any performances or competitions should be checked separately.
Can I enter a dance competition?
Competition cover depends on the policy and type of event. Check the Policy Wording before entering a contest, tournament, or other judged competition.
Is professional or paid dancing covered?
No. Cover is for amateur participation only. Professional appearances, contracted performances and paid dancing are not covered.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if dance is shown on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Is Personal Liability covered while dancing?
Personal Liability may be included depending on the policy and circumstances. Restrictions may apply during organised classes, performances or competitions, so check the Policy Wording.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
