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 staff are now working from home and all of our face to face delivery has now paused, in-line with government guidance.
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 are working on creating plans for how we will set up our activities again when things are safer and more settled, as well as continuing to work on new plans for new projects.
Dance in Devon staff can be contacted as normal via email or via our website so do not hesitate to get in touch.
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.
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Supporting Artists
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
£500 Bursary, PLUS free Studio Space, PLUS Training, PLUS Online Performance Platform, during Spring/Summer 2020!
Open Online Theatre, hosted by IJAD Dance Company, is a virtual rehearsal, performance and collaboration space where artists can live-stream their work from anywhere, and co-create … Read More
Dance in Devon is offering a £500 Bursary for a local artist or company to develop a new or existing piece of choreographic work which is digitally inspired and tech-led. We are looking for artists or companies at any stage of … 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
Latest News and Stories
If you are an individual dance artist or dance company in Devon and you are thinking of applying to the Emergency Response Fund we can help you navigate the application, talk through your idea and support you through the process. Online applications due to be opened this Thursday on Grantium.
Get in touch with us and we can arrange a one to one through our Dance Cafe by phone or screen. Or join us this Thurs at midday by zoom ‘at your kitchen table’. Contact Sue directly director@danceindevon.org.uk
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Exim Dance Company CIC are live streaming their Scratch Night event on Zoom! Check it out!
Exim are also providing 7 weekly dance sessions for all ages - Go to their page for more information.
#scratchnight #stayingactive #danceclass #dance #onlineclass #virtual #eventJoin us for our Scratch Nights, but this time virtually via Zoom with this link us04web.zoom.us/j/360065444 | Meeting ID: 360 065 444
All you need to do is set up a Zoom account beforehand and then you join us virtually at 7pm on 24th April and be part of our virtual community!
If you would like to perform or find out more please email eximdancespace@gmail.com
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Free resources, tasks and more for Teachers - One Dance UK
Free resources, tasks and more for Teachers - One Dance UK
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