Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Poppy O'Reilly:
Since graduating from London Studio Centre with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance in 2016, Poppy has returned to Devon to explore a career in teaching and dance journalism. In addition to this she spends her time coaching sports, rock climbing ... Read More
COVID-19 Update from Dance in Devon
To all our communities, partners, artists and supporters, we hope you are keeping safe and well in these unsettling and challenging times.
The Dance in Devon Project Manager and Administrator have now returned from Furlough leave to re-join our Director in working from home.
At this time of physical isolation, it is important that we still retain a connection to our local communities and to our dancing communities, online and in a virtual capacity, as far as we can. There has been a surge of activity to get alternatives in place to support those who need it most and to keep people feeling positive and safely moving and dancing in their homes, which is wonderful to see.
We have plans for some dance activity and projects this summer and are continuing to work on creating plans for how we will set up our other project activities again in the autumn, as well as continuing to work on new plans for new projects.
Dance in Devon can be contacted via email or via our website so do not hesitate to get in touch. Please note there may be a delay in responding to your messages at this time.
We have compiled details of guidance and support for dance artists and creative practitioners, in light of COVID-19, and these can be accessed below. We will also keep sharing updates, information and opportunities via social media so we look forward to connecting with you there too.
Warm wishes from the Dance in Devon team
Sue, Kate and Martha
Resources:
If you are starting to teach your classes online and would like some support and advice, Anna Leatherdale, Director of Learning at People Dancing, has created an informative video surrounding risk assessment for teaching from home. This page also has a variety of other resources and guidance relating to adapting to the current situation. CLICK HERE
Dancing Together Alone aims to be a central resource for the digital dance world that is beginning to bloom. A place to take part in live streamed professional dance classes, as well as create and watch alongside other artists. CLICK HERE.
Social Media can also be a supportive place at this time, there are plenty of groups being set up for artists to support one another and share their art through creating brand new communities. For example, you can join the new Facebook group: ‘South West Artist Hub- Supporting one another creatively in isolation’ or ‘UK Theatre Industry Coronavirus Support‘
Dance in Devon are taking our Dance Café meet-ups online! We think it is important, now more than ever, to keep connected with our local dance community and freelance dance artists. Sue invites local dance artists to meet with her via Zoom to stay connected, share an idea, talk funding, think about the local dance-scape or talk collaboration, grab a (virtual!) coffee and say hello. If you would like to find out more and book a chat, please CLICK HERE.
More Resources and Advice pages:
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
Independent Arts Projects: Advice and Support for Arts Workers
Diverse City: Advice on remote working
GOV.UK pages:
If you are employed or self-employed and your work has been affected and you are concerned about access to sick-pay, wages or rent costs, please CLICK HERE.
If you run a business and are concerned financially, the Government are providing options to support businesses and their staff through schemes and grants. CLICK HERE.
Our Passion Projects
Inclusive creative dance and movement sessions for children and their families across Devon.
Dance classes to improve confidence, strength and balance of older people at risk of falling
Supporting Artists
Plymouth Dance and Dance in Devon are pleased to announce that we have both received Arts Council Emergency Response funding.
Hall For Cornwall, Plymouth Dance and Dance in Devon have worked closely since 2010 to proactively support freelance dance artists who live and/or work in Cornwall, Plymouth & Devon. … Read More
To all our communities, partners, artists and supporters, we hope you are keeping safe and well in these unsettling and challenging times.
The Dance in Devon staff are now working from home and all of our face to face delivery has … Read More
Shall We Dance?
We are looking for volunteers and emerging practitioners to support dance leaders delivering inclusive dance sessions with learning disabled children and young people aged 5-18 in schools in Exeter, Torbay and Barnstaple. As part of the project Shall … Read More
Young Choreographers South West is a scheme open to young people aged 18-25 from the South West who are passionate about creating dance for performance or participation, who love to be challenged and inspired and to meet internationally renowned choreographers.
Over … Read More
Network. Discuss. IgniteAboutCreative Conversation is a forum for discussion where we interrogate an issue, theme or focus on practice in relation to the dance sector, looking at the context in Devon and national dance community. These events are designed to … Read More
AboutDance cafe offers an informal drop-in for dance artists at one of our Devon bases for Dance. We would love to meet local dance artists and hear more about what you do. Whether you want to share an idea, talk … Read More
Latest News and Stories
We are delighted that we have been successful with funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund for our Arts on Call project.
Arts on Call will connect isolated older people to their communities, inviting them to take part in and contribute to safe, inspiring, imaginative dance, movement and arts activities.
If you know an older person or group of older people who would benefit from our project, please contact projectmanager@danceindevon.org.uk.
Thanks to the Government for making this possible.
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We are supporting Daisy Harrison to explore her work online with Open Online Theatre. Check out her workshop on 29th Oct. Joumana Mourad IJADDanceDo you want to learn to fly?
Everybody has experienced the feeling of the rug being pulled from under their feet recently. We question how much ownership do you have over the perception of your experience? Do you choose to fly or fall? Or is the experience out of your hands?
Join artist Daisy Harrison from The Prism Project for this engaging dance workshop on 11 November at 4pm, on the OOT platform.
Book your tickets now: openonlinetheatre.org/performance/flying-falling-2/
Image credit David Snowden.
#OOTDaisy #OOT2020
4 days ago
David Toole was in inspiration. On Saturday at 6pm join people from all over the world to mark his huge contribution to dance.
#flywithdave
Fly With Dave
Saturday 24th October 2020 6pm GMT
At 6pm enter your Fly With Dave moment – take time to be immersed in the wonderful Dave-ness of your thoughts. Whether it’s closing your eyes to see his face, a slow motion one-handed handstand, eating a burger, opening a beer or popping a cork. Spend 5 minutes in your flight. If you want to, take a photo to record the moment to share #flywithdave
At 6.05pm rest. In your rest let your love for Dave run deeply. Be in its crackle and glow. Imagine people all over the world sharing this moment until we can gather to discharge the energy of our pain, our gratitude and our immense love for Mr Toole.
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1 week ago
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Really sad to hear that he's gone to dance elsewhere. Awesome and inspirational. He really could fly.
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