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08 Sep 23

Paul Hamlyn Foundation open applications for the Teacher Development Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation open applications for the Teacher Development Fund

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News, Children, Young People and Education, Opportunities
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Aakash Odedra Company appoints Ri Chakraborty as Chair

08 Sep 23

Aakash Odedra Company appoints Ri Chakraborty as Chair

Aakash Odedra Company appoints Ri Chakraborty as Chair

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News, Dance Ambassadors
Phoenix Dance Theatre announce Marcus Jarrell Willis as new artistic director. 

05 Sep 23

Phoenix Dance Theatre announce Marcus Jarrell Willis as new artistic director. 

Phoenix Dance Theatre announce Marcus Jarrell Willis as new artistic director. 

Dance News, Breaking News
Luca Silvestrini creates a new dance work with 44 older dancers at DanceEast

30 Aug 23

Luca Silvestrini creates a new dance work with 44 older dancers at DanceEast

Home From Home will premiere at DanceEast in Ipswich and then tour to Norwich Playhouse and The Place in London in October.

Dance News, Events, Performances
Dance Consortia North West announces four more commissions for its dance research programme

30 Aug 23

Dance Consortia North West announces four more commissions for its dance research programme

DCNW's Research Programme looks to create growth for dance in the North West by developing and sharing work that explores the future of dance.

Dance News
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces The Virtual Stage

30 Aug 23

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces The Virtual Stage

The Virtual Stage is a tech-focused project exploring the many ways that AR, VR, 3D mapping and Motion Capture can be applied to BRB’s productions.

Dance News
The Place hosts New Mobilities “On the turn”? conference symposium

30 Aug 23

The Place hosts New Mobilities “On the turn”? conference symposium

The event, hosted by The Place with Dance Studies Association & Society for Dance Research, takes place virtually and in person on Friday 8 September.

Dance News, Events
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22 Aug 23

RAD Job listing - Learning and Participation Manager

The Royal Academy of Dance is hiring a Learning and Participation Manager.

Dance News, Opportunities
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22 Aug 23

ISTD Job listing - Examinations Officer

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is hiring an Examinations Officer.

Dance News, Opportunities
YDA to become London Vocational Ballet School

22 Aug 23

YDA to become London Vocational Ballet School

Young Dancers Academy embarks on an exciting journey with a new name and identity.

Dance News
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22 Aug 23

DCD Job listing - Communications and Marketing Manager

Dancers' Career Development is looking for an experienced Communications and Marketing specialist to work alongside their small and dynamic team.

Dance News, Opportunities
A review of Jasmine Challis' 'Nutrition for Dance and Performance'

22 Aug 23

A review of Jasmine Challis' 'Nutrition for Dance and Performance'

Louisa Petts reviews Jasmine Challis' new book on nutrition for dancers.

Dance News, Science & research, Health, Wellbeing and Performance
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22 Aug 23

DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) Job listing - Ballet Tutor

DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) is hiring a Ballet Tutor.

Dance News, Opportunities
Sujata Banerjee Dance Company to perform at Wemba's Dream: Join the Journey

21 Aug 23

Sujata Banerjee Dance Company to perform at Wemba's Dream: Join the Journey

Three free-to-attend family-friendly performances of music, dance, poetry and carnival arts will take place in Wembley Park on Sunday 3 September.

Performances
Yoko Ichino stepping down as Northern Ballet Academy Associate Director

15 Aug 23

Yoko Ichino stepping down as Northern Ballet Academy Associate Director

Ichino joined Northern Ballet in 2001 and played a pivotal role in the establishment and leadership of the Academy of Northern Ballet.

Dance News
RAD and Rambert Grades announce global expansion of their collaboration

15 Aug 23

RAD and Rambert Grades announce global expansion of their collaboration

RAD members and RAD Registered Teachers worldwide will be able to join Rambert Grades, learn the syllabus and teach it to students at their schools.

Dance News
National Youth Arts Wales appoints Evan Dawson as its new Chief Executive

11 Aug 23

National Youth Arts Wales appoints Evan Dawson as its new Chief Executive

Evan will start his role with National Youth Arts Wales in October 2023.

Dance News
Wales Wide Training Programme Cai Tomos Creative Practice Support Case Study

10 Aug 23

Wales Wide Training Programme Cai Tomos Creative Practice Support Case Study

The Creative Practice Support has evolved and developed to meet changing needs of freelancers.

Dance News
Yama Dance Company announces new Artistic Director Eleanor Duval

07 Aug 23

Yama Dance Company announces new Artistic Director Eleanor Duval

Eleanor Duval is joining Yama over 60s Dance Company as the new Artistic Director from September 2023.

Dance News
Fallen Angels Dance Theatre present Traces through Time

04 Aug 23

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre present Traces through Time

Fallen Angel Dance Theatre presents its latest work at Storyhouse Chester (1 November) and The Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre (4 November).

Performances
Eliot Smith Dance announce Autumn 2023 Season

04 Aug 23

Eliot Smith Dance announce Autumn 2023 Season

Eliot Smith Dance’s autumn season features a London performance, a European collaboration and an extensive outreach programme for children and adults.

Performances
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27 Jul 23

Greenwich Dance’s Talking Moves podcast returns with a one-off special

Greenwich Dance is releasing a one-off special of its popular podcast Talking Moves, Arts Funding in Crisis with Nicholas Hytner and Tarek Iskander.

Dance News
six females on point in an arabesque with leg high behind all holding onto centre male who is standing looking at the camera. In a dance studio

25 Jul 23

Northern Ballet presents Generations: Three Short Ballets in Leeds and London this autumn

This September, Northern Ballet will perform a trio of contemporary ballets created by choreographers at different stages of their careers.

Performances
four South Asian dancers all female on one knee with arms out wide in front of large red sign saying Birmingham international dance festival. In front of an outdoor audience.

25 Jul 23

Call out for Stomping Ground Commission 2024 for outdoor dance works

Stomping Ground seeks proposals for bold, original and ambitious dance works for outdoor spaces. The chosen project will receive a £22,500 commission.

Opportunities
White female holding baby in a body carrier talking to the camera in a dance studio

25 Jul 23

New Dance Mama docushort film for #nationalparentsday

This moving short film captures the hope being restored to parents in dance in sustaining their careers after starting a family.

Opportunities
fourteen adults mixed genders standing in a group holding signs that say save our subjects outside the department of education

19 Jul 23

Over 1,100 sign letter calling on education secretary to reform school accountability measures that devalue arts and technology subjects

As part of the #SaveOurSubjects campaign representatives handed a letter to the Department for Education for the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education