We have 5 home bases for dance across Devon, we work in strategic partnership a these venues to enable us to support the dance artists making work in Devon.
Exeter Phoenix
Nestled in the heart of the city, Exeter Phoenix is a vibrant venue offering live events, exhibitions and classes. At this dance base we have been able to offer:
- Dance Cafe
- Space To Play – free rehearsal space to local artists
- Dance Talks – Guest artists talk about their practice
- Creative Conversation – Topically discussion event focusing dance ecology in the south west
- Post Show Discussions accompanying the dance programme.
- Programme work – recently we brought New Art Club to Exeter with The Doodle Dance Show
- Live Streaming – Open window to rehearsals with artists across continents.
Exeter Northcott Theatre
Exeter Northcott Theatre is a 460 seat venue in the heart of the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus, that serves the whole region presenting a varied programme of high quality theatre, opera, music, dance and comedy. At this dance base we have been able to offer:
- Watch This Space – Each year we hold our annual dance platform for local artists.
- Post Show Talks
- The Dance Review – Dance enthusiasts receive free tickets to review shows.
- Space to Play
- U.Dance South West Regional
- Education Workshops
ROC Creative at Paignton Palace Theatre
ROC Creative Torbay is one of the south west’s leading arts projects, providing creative journeys for adults with learning disabilities.
Dartington Arts at Dartington Hall
At this dance base we offer:
- Dance in Time – A yearly event with workshops and performances.
- Young Choreographers SW weekend – A yearly residential programme.
- Continuous Professional Development Events for Artists and Practitioners.
- Space To Play – free rehearsal space to local artists and discounted residency space.
- Creative Conversation – previous events include An evening with Wayne McGregor.
- Post Show Discussions accompanying the dance programme and residency sharing.
- Live Streaming – Open window to rehearsals with artists across continents.
The Plough, Great Torrington
The Plough Arts Centre, is a 240 seat theatre and cinema, with art gallery, rehearsal space and cafe, serving the rural communities in North Devon. At this dance base we have been able to offer:
