What a busy year 2010 has been…..
Back in March, Dancescape received a Grants for the Arts award for The Journey, which will allow us to create lots of opportunities for young dancers, emerging and professional artists over the next two years.
In June we had the first Movin’ On Up careers event at Coventry University, and Beyond Boundaries at Warwick Arts Centre, where we teamed up with Dancefest for an opportunity for youth dance groups from across the sub region to perform alongside groups from Herefordshire and Worcestershire – and while they were there, we asked the dancers to create a short advert for the launch of Dance Box, our young people’s dance network, which can all be seen on facebook!!
This Autumn young people from across the sub region have been able to see a range of professional dance performances through Dancescape’s venue partnerships, and have now sent us their reviews of the shows, which can all be read at your leisure on the Dance Box Reviews blog. At Bounce!10 in October, 8 youth dance groups from Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire performed to a near-on full house at Solihull Arts Complex. One of the groups performing was Dancescape’s Rugby Youth Dance Company, whose members have had a busy and exciting time this year getting involved with Godiva Awakes, Imagineer Productions’ large scale project for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Dancescape has continued to support professional dance artists in 2010 with bespoke advice and one to one surgeries, networking events and professional development opportunities. We’re also really pleased to be working in partnership with Coventry Performing Arts Service and Solihull Arts Complex to offer the first of our Apprenticeships, whereby Nick Smith and Becky Foster are being mentored by local professional artists whilst undertaking a school’s tour (Nick) and leading a class for 4-7 year olds (Becky).
What’s in store in 2011…….
Next year looks set to be just as busy with lots more opportunities to look forward to. The second phase of Boys Dancing will be getting started with performance projects in schools, youth centres, PRUs and a prison across the region led by a team of professional male dance artists – and later in the year we’ll be recruiting for male Apprentices to get on board too!
There will also be the 2011 versions of Movin’ On Up and Bounce!, as well as an event for future dance leaders and a young people’s career development programme. Dance Box will continue to keep young dancers up to date with news and opportunities along with workshops and special events, and there’ll be more go-see opportunities for young dancers to see professional shows.
For professional dance artists there will be networking and workshop opportunities and we’re excited to see the development of a sub regional Dance Maker’s Circle. Don’t forget there’s also the ongoing offer of support and advice to professional dance artists, whatever your need.
You’ll be able to stay informed about everything happening at Dancescape through our regular e-newsletters, facebook pages and blogs and we always welcome your feedback, comments and thoughts.
We’re really looking forward to 2011 and all the dance opportunities that it will bring, and to continuing to work with all our colleagues and partners.
With many thanks for your continued support and best wishes for the festive season!
Sarah Jassal & Hayley Guest
Dancescape
Please note we will both be on annual leave after Friday 17th December until Tuesday 4th January 2011.
Dancescape on facebook
Dancescape blog
Dance Box on facebook
Dance Box blog
Dance Box Reviews
Back in March, Dancescape received a Grants for the Arts award for The Journey, which will allow us to create lots of opportunities for young dancers, emerging and professional artists over the next two years.
In June we had the first Movin’ On Up careers event at Coventry University, and Beyond Boundaries at Warwick Arts Centre, where we teamed up with Dancefest for an opportunity for youth dance groups from across the sub region to perform alongside groups from Herefordshire and Worcestershire – and while they were there, we asked the dancers to create a short advert for the launch of Dance Box, our young people’s dance network, which can all be seen on facebook!!
This Autumn young people from across the sub region have been able to see a range of professional dance performances through Dancescape’s venue partnerships, and have now sent us their reviews of the shows, which can all be read at your leisure on the Dance Box Reviews blog. At Bounce!10 in October, 8 youth dance groups from Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire performed to a near-on full house at Solihull Arts Complex. One of the groups performing was Dancescape’s Rugby Youth Dance Company, whose members have had a busy and exciting time this year getting involved with Godiva Awakes, Imagineer Productions’ large scale project for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Dancescape has continued to support professional dance artists in 2010 with bespoke advice and one to one surgeries, networking events and professional development opportunities. We’re also really pleased to be working in partnership with Coventry Performing Arts Service and Solihull Arts Complex to offer the first of our Apprenticeships, whereby Nick Smith and Becky Foster are being mentored by local professional artists whilst undertaking a school’s tour (Nick) and leading a class for 4-7 year olds (Becky).
What’s in store in 2011…….
Next year looks set to be just as busy with lots more opportunities to look forward to. The second phase of Boys Dancing will be getting started with performance projects in schools, youth centres, PRUs and a prison across the region led by a team of professional male dance artists – and later in the year we’ll be recruiting for male Apprentices to get on board too!
There will also be the 2011 versions of Movin’ On Up and Bounce!, as well as an event for future dance leaders and a young people’s career development programme. Dance Box will continue to keep young dancers up to date with news and opportunities along with workshops and special events, and there’ll be more go-see opportunities for young dancers to see professional shows.
For professional dance artists there will be networking and workshop opportunities and we’re excited to see the development of a sub regional Dance Maker’s Circle. Don’t forget there’s also the ongoing offer of support and advice to professional dance artists, whatever your need.
You’ll be able to stay informed about everything happening at Dancescape through our regular e-newsletters, facebook pages and blogs and we always welcome your feedback, comments and thoughts.
We’re really looking forward to 2011 and all the dance opportunities that it will bring, and to continuing to work with all our colleagues and partners.
With many thanks for your continued support and best wishes for the festive season!
Sarah Jassal & Hayley Guest
Dancescape
Please note we will both be on annual leave after Friday 17th December until Tuesday 4th January 2011.
Dancescape on facebook
Dancescape blog
Dance Box on facebook
Dance Box blog
Dance Box Reviews
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