Castle Bromwich Youth & Community Centre are looking for a new dance tutor to enhance their peer led Break & Street dance sessions on Thursday evenings. There are 20 -46 young people who regularly attend and they are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to assist.
In order to apply for the role of the dance tutor, artists can book to give a free taster session any Tuesday between 6-8pm or Thursday between 7-9pm up to the first week in December. They will be judged on style, interaction with young people, ability to lead the group, and dance skills. These sessions will be recorded and the young people will decide who they would like to employ for 10 x 1hr session during Jan - March 2011.
Interested artists can contact Lynette Reid on 07733457611, or email on lyreid@solihull.gov.uk. Or phone Castle Bromwich Youth Centre on 0121 747 5744.
Tuesday 9 November 2010
Lead Dance Artist for 'Making Links' Project
Job Description for: Lead Dance Artist for the “Making Links” Project
Job Title: Lead Dance Artist
(Fixed-term Contract)
Responsible To: The “Making Links” Steering Group
Purpose of Post: To contribute to the vision of the “Making Links” Project
To lead the choreographic and artistic process culminating in
Performances in March 2011
Key Relationships (Internal): “Making Links” Steering Group
Key Relationships (External): Local schools, Local Dance Artists
Specialist Dance Teachers in schools, School Dance
Project Coordinators Dudley Performing Arts
Context:
Sandwell MBC in partnership with Dudley MBC are funded by People Dancing to deliver an exciting an innovative dance programme called “Making Links” which is part of “Dancing for the Games”
The programme is Co-ordinated by Dudley Performing Arts and managed by the “Making Links” Steering Group
The Programme:
Inspired by the values of the Cultural Olympiad and by the great chain-making heritage of the Black Country, this youth dance programme is about Making Links.
The 18 month programme in three creative phases from May 2010 – August 2011 has the focus of forging links between the schools and youth dance sectors of Dudley and Sandwell.
In the creation of new performance pieces for varying levels of ability, it will link young people, teachers and dance leaders with each other and with the inspirational practice of professional dance artists and choreographers.
The themes for choreography will focus on links between the Black Country’s past, present and future, between generations, cultures and across the World.
Each episodic performance piece will represent one link in the chain of dance events celebrating the industrial heritage of the Black Country towns of Sandwell and Dudley.
So far over 400 dancers have performed during the first phase!
The second phase will involve creating new work with 8 schools supported by Local Dance Artists and Dance Teachers leading to performances in March in Dudley and Sandwell.
The role of the Lead Dance Artist will be to ensure that the aims and objectives of the “Making Links” project are achieved in Sandwell and Dudley through an inspirational creative dance programme.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
The Lead Dance Artist will report to the “Making Links” Steering Group and will:-
· Lead an inspirational choreographic programme that meets the aims and objectives of
“Making Links”
· Provide a clear Artistic and Choreographic vision for the next phase of the project
· Lead training workshops for local Dance Artists and Teachers to work as support artists to
the project contributing to local dance development
· Work with local schools, in the creation of the next performance platform scheduled for
March 2011
· Work in partnership with Dudley Performing Arts, Co-ordinators of the operational
programme
· Work within the agreed time-scale to deliver the project outcomes
· Report as requested to the “Making Links” Steering Group
· Contribute to the evaluation and reporting of the “Making Links” project
General
· To ensure that all partnerships relating to the project are properly consolidated and
maintained
· To act as an advocate for “Making Links” at all times
· To attend training and meetings deemed appropriate by the “Making Links “ Steering
Group
· To conform to current theories in safe practice, ensuring the Health and Safety of
participants and yourself at all times
· To work in a way that celebrates diversity in practice, projects and participants, working
towards “Making Links” (Dudley and Sandwell MBC) equal opportunities policy, child
protection policy and other policies
· To create models of good practice for dance in the Black Country
· To undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the position by “Making Links”
Steering Group
Qualifications:
A Dance Qualification at degree level or equivalent
Strong choreographic skills
Training in Contemporary dance technique
More than 2 years experience of choreographic work with young people
Proven experience in leading choreographic projects
Applicants should possess
A current enhanced CRB certificate
Public Liability Insurance
Conditions of Service:
Start date: 10th December
Base: (Dudley Performing Arts)
Salary: £ 6,250 for 25 days work plus travel
Contract: 10th December 2010 – 31st March 2011
Hours: Weekdays in school time
Training at week-end / Twilight (to be negotiated)
Notice: 1 month’s probation period.
One week’s notice in the first month, one month’s notice thereafter.
To apply for the above post please send a copy of your current CV and letter of application to
Maggie Lewis, Netherton Arts Centre, Northfield Rd, Netherton, Dudley, DY29ER
Closing date for application 22nd November 2010
Interview date 3rd December 2010
Creative Meeting 10th December 2010
“Making Links” is part of the People Dancing programme, part of the West Midlands’ Programme for London 2012 funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands.
Job Title: Lead Dance Artist
(Fixed-term Contract)
Responsible To: The “Making Links” Steering Group
Purpose of Post: To contribute to the vision of the “Making Links” Project
To lead the choreographic and artistic process culminating in
Performances in March 2011
Key Relationships (Internal): “Making Links” Steering Group
Key Relationships (External): Local schools, Local Dance Artists
Specialist Dance Teachers in schools, School Dance
Project Coordinators Dudley Performing Arts
Context:
Sandwell MBC in partnership with Dudley MBC are funded by People Dancing to deliver an exciting an innovative dance programme called “Making Links” which is part of “Dancing for the Games”
The programme is Co-ordinated by Dudley Performing Arts and managed by the “Making Links” Steering Group
The Programme:
Inspired by the values of the Cultural Olympiad and by the great chain-making heritage of the Black Country, this youth dance programme is about Making Links.
The 18 month programme in three creative phases from May 2010 – August 2011 has the focus of forging links between the schools and youth dance sectors of Dudley and Sandwell.
In the creation of new performance pieces for varying levels of ability, it will link young people, teachers and dance leaders with each other and with the inspirational practice of professional dance artists and choreographers.
The themes for choreography will focus on links between the Black Country’s past, present and future, between generations, cultures and across the World.
Each episodic performance piece will represent one link in the chain of dance events celebrating the industrial heritage of the Black Country towns of Sandwell and Dudley.
So far over 400 dancers have performed during the first phase!
The second phase will involve creating new work with 8 schools supported by Local Dance Artists and Dance Teachers leading to performances in March in Dudley and Sandwell.
The role of the Lead Dance Artist will be to ensure that the aims and objectives of the “Making Links” project are achieved in Sandwell and Dudley through an inspirational creative dance programme.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
The Lead Dance Artist will report to the “Making Links” Steering Group and will:-
· Lead an inspirational choreographic programme that meets the aims and objectives of
“Making Links”
· Provide a clear Artistic and Choreographic vision for the next phase of the project
· Lead training workshops for local Dance Artists and Teachers to work as support artists to
the project contributing to local dance development
· Work with local schools, in the creation of the next performance platform scheduled for
March 2011
· Work in partnership with Dudley Performing Arts, Co-ordinators of the operational
programme
· Work within the agreed time-scale to deliver the project outcomes
· Report as requested to the “Making Links” Steering Group
· Contribute to the evaluation and reporting of the “Making Links” project
General
· To ensure that all partnerships relating to the project are properly consolidated and
maintained
· To act as an advocate for “Making Links” at all times
· To attend training and meetings deemed appropriate by the “Making Links “ Steering
Group
· To conform to current theories in safe practice, ensuring the Health and Safety of
participants and yourself at all times
· To work in a way that celebrates diversity in practice, projects and participants, working
towards “Making Links” (Dudley and Sandwell MBC) equal opportunities policy, child
protection policy and other policies
· To create models of good practice for dance in the Black Country
· To undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the position by “Making Links”
Steering Group
Qualifications:
A Dance Qualification at degree level or equivalent
Strong choreographic skills
Training in Contemporary dance technique
More than 2 years experience of choreographic work with young people
Proven experience in leading choreographic projects
Applicants should possess
A current enhanced CRB certificate
Public Liability Insurance
Conditions of Service:
Start date: 10th December
Base: (Dudley Performing Arts)
Salary: £ 6,250 for 25 days work plus travel
Contract: 10th December 2010 – 31st March 2011
Hours: Weekdays in school time
Training at week-end / Twilight (to be negotiated)
Notice: 1 month’s probation period.
One week’s notice in the first month, one month’s notice thereafter.
To apply for the above post please send a copy of your current CV and letter of application to
Maggie Lewis, Netherton Arts Centre, Northfield Rd, Netherton, Dudley, DY29ER
Closing date for application 22nd November 2010
Interview date 3rd December 2010
Creative Meeting 10th December 2010
“Making Links” is part of the People Dancing programme, part of the West Midlands’ Programme for London 2012 funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands.
Friday 5 November 2010
Professional male dance artists required for Boys Dancing, West Midlands
Boys Dancing is a West Midlands wide project* that will provide inspirational opportunities for boys and young men from across the region to create, perform and enjoy contemporary dance, taking place from early 2011 through to Summer 2012.
By Summer 2012 more than 2,000 boys and young men will take part in a wide range of dance activities in Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The boys and young men involved will be of all abilities, all backgrounds and from all communities, and the activity will take place in schools, youth centres, a prison, after school groups and pupil referral units.
The Boys Dancing partners** would like to hear from professional male dance artists who are interested in getting involved with the project and leading the activity.
There is a substantial amount of activity due to take place in North Shropshire, South Shropshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire and we are particularly interested to hear from artists that would be able to work in these areas.
Skills/knowledge required
Anyone interested in this opportunity should possess
Strong contemporary dance technique
A qualification in dance to degree level, or equivalent
At least 2 years experience of teaching/leading dance activity with young people
Strong choreographic skills and experience of creating work for performance with young people
Current, valid Public Liability Insurance
A CRB Disclosure at Enhanced Level that has been issued within the last 2 years
You must also be able to provide the details of 2 referees who know your work in a teaching/leading or choreographic context.
Timescale
Activity will begin January-February 2011 towards performances that will take place Spring/Summer 2011 (dependent on geographic area) in the first instance. Activity that will take place from Autumn 2011 to Summer 2012 will be planned at a later date.
To express your interest in this opportunity:
Please send a current CV and covering letter, along with details of your availability in the first 6 months of 2011 and an indication of your ability to travel to the different areas where the activity will take place across the region, by email to Sarah Jassal at Dancescape, sjassal@solihull.gov.uk.
For more information about the project and 2009-10 activity, go to www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/education
*Boys Dancing is a People Dancing commission, part of the West Midlands’ Culture Programme for London 2012 funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England, West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands. People Dancing uses the inspiration of the London 2012 Games to get as many people as possible dancing in the West Midlands.
**Boys Dancing partners; Warwick Arts Centre (lead), Dancescape, Beingfrank Physical Theatre, Coventry Youth Service, WYAN/Warwickshire Youth Service, Worcestershire County Council Arts Education Service, Dudley Performing Arts Service, Sandwell MBC, Shropshire County Council, Staffordshire Performing Arts.
Raw Energy Applications Open!
The Best of Raw Energy celebrates the work of U.Dance Youth Dance Platforms at DanceXchange as well as the youth dance work that has taken place all over the West Midlands over the last two years. In addition to presenting work from the past DanceXchange are also looking for two youth groups to present current performance pieces.
If the following criteria applies to you and you would like to apply to perform in one of the two available slots please download and complete the application form and return to DanceXchange by Thursday 25 November 2010.
If the following criteria applies to you and you would like to apply to perform in one of the two available slots please download and complete the application form and return to DanceXchange by Thursday 25 November 2010.
· Groups must demonstrate a commitment to rehearsal and high standard of performance
· Imaginative use of costume
· The maximum performance duration is six minutes
· Groups must be based in the West Midlands
· Dancers must be aged between 11-19
· There must be between 4-10 dancers
· All groups must have at least two CRB checked chaperones
· You must send a DVD of the performance you want to present
Completed application forms should be returned to:
DanceXchange // Level 5 Birmingham Hippodrome // Thorp Street // Birmingham // B5 4TB
Or by email to rosie.gunn@dancexchange.org.uk or by fax to 0121 689 3179
For more information contact rosie.gunn@dancexchange.org.uk or phone 0121 689 3079
· Imaginative use of costume
· The maximum performance duration is six minutes
· Groups must be based in the West Midlands
· Dancers must be aged between 11-19
· There must be between 4-10 dancers
· All groups must have at least two CRB checked chaperones
· You must send a DVD of the performance you want to present
Completed application forms should be returned to:
DanceXchange // Level 5 Birmingham Hippodrome // Thorp Street // Birmingham // B5 4TB
Or by email to rosie.gunn@dancexchange.org.uk or by fax to 0121 689 3179
For more information contact rosie.gunn@dancexchange.org.uk or phone 0121 689 3079
Wednesday 3 November 2010
Dancescape Professional Development Sessions Coming Soon!
Dancescape are running two professional development sessions this Autumn – for artists and teachers in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. The sessions, led by dance artist and choreographer Clare Palethorpe will provide a fresh approach to choreography with young people. Clare will look at ways that leaders can help young people create their own work and encourage them to think innovatively about dance. This session would be suitable for teachers or artists leading GCSE, BTEC or A level dance courses, or leading sessions with Youth Dance Companies.
When: Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th November 2010
Where: Tuesday 16th at Stratford-upon-Avon College, 4.30 – 7.00pm
Thursday 18th at Coventry Performing Arts Service Studios, Coventry, 4.00 – 6.30pm
Cost: FREE
There are 20 places for each session on a first come, first served basis. The cost of these sessions is being subsidised by Youth Dance Activity Funds provided by Youth Dance England. To register for a place, please email Hayley at heguest@solihull.gov.uk or phone on 0121 704 6309.
When: Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th November 2010
Where: Tuesday 16th at Stratford-upon-Avon College, 4.30 – 7.00pm
Thursday 18th at Coventry Performing Arts Service Studios, Coventry, 4.00 – 6.30pm
Cost: FREE
There are 20 places for each session on a first come, first served basis. The cost of these sessions is being subsidised by Youth Dance Activity Funds provided by Youth Dance England. To register for a place, please email Hayley at heguest@solihull.gov.uk or phone on 0121 704 6309.
Monday 1 November 2010
New contemporary dance classes in Leamington Spa
A new contemporary dance class has begun in Leamington Spa.
The classes are led by dance artist Genevieve Ollerearnshaw, are Limon based and set at a general open level.
Classes take place on Thursdays, 7 - 8.15 pm, at Motionhouse Dance Studios, Spencer Yard, Spencer Street, Leamington Spa.
Cost: £7 or £5 for concessions (including students). People can just drop in and take part, no booking necessary.
For more information contact Genevieve Ollerearnshaw on 07849 158 850 or email genevieveoshaw@hotmail.co.uk
The classes are led by dance artist Genevieve Ollerearnshaw, are Limon based and set at a general open level.
Classes take place on Thursdays, 7 - 8.15 pm, at Motionhouse Dance Studios, Spencer Yard, Spencer Street, Leamington Spa.
Cost: £7 or £5 for concessions (including students). People can just drop in and take part, no booking necessary.
For more information contact Genevieve Ollerearnshaw on 07849 158 850 or email genevieveoshaw@hotmail.co.uk
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