Emerge Networking
6:30-8:30 Thursday 21 April 2011
Emerge is collaborating with Imagineer Productions to bring you Carnival - the meaning of mas with guest speaker Brian MacFarlane.
International award-winning master designer and carnival mas maker Brian MacFarlane joins Imagineer Productions in a unique collaboration leading up to the world premiere of Godiva Awakes* in 2012. Trinidad’s MacFarlane is no stranger to collaborative ventures, as a self-taught, self-made artist best known for his work as Carnival Designer, Artistic Director, Band Leader and five times successive winner of Carnival Band of the Year. On invitation from Imagineer, MacFarlane presents his lifetime involvement, passion and contribution to preserving and developing the tradition and art of Carnival.
Come along to share your creative ideas, meet potential collaborators or just meet people from other artforms. This event will be hosted at Ellen Terry Building, Coventry University, Jordan Well, Coventry City Centre. To book your place at this event, please contact Imagineer Productions info@imagineerproductions.co.uk.
Dates for your diary: Emerge Networking is held on the third Thursday of each month, so make a note of the following dates: May 19, June 16 and July 21. The next publication of the Emerge newsletter will be 16 May, so send any information to editor Jane Howard by 11 May; info@emergemag.co.uk
Emerge is the joint venture between ICE, Coventry University and Coventry City Council to support creative businesses and practitioners.
Friday 15 April 2011
Dance Generations Report
Dance Generations, designed to provide opportunities for dance and movement for those who do not usually have access to it. The Dance Generations Report is available to download now
The Dance Generations project, a partnership between Activate and Dorset County Council, was designed specifically to provide opportunities for dance and movement for those who do not usually have access to it, due to age, health conditions, access requirements and financial limitations.Projects using dance have the dual benefits of promoting health and active physical engagement and promoting mental well-being through the joy of being involved in creative practice.
Download a pdf version of the report from http://www.ahsw.org.uk/ for further information.
Contact Email: info@activateperformingarts.org.uk
New Media & Marketing Officer vacancy at DanceXchange
DanceXchange
A Power House of Dance
Post: New Media & Marketing Officer
Salary: £21k - £23k pro rata (subject to experience)
Duration: Approx. 18 months, full time, from May 2011 to October 2012
DanceXchange is seeking a creative, proactive and motivated individual to develop and deliver effective new media and marketing campaigns across two ambitious large-scale dance programmes, driving public engagement in live performance events and an innovative digital project, and connecting people with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games through dance.
Successful candidates will have significant practical experience and knowledge of managing online and social media systems/tools, strong copy-writing and proofreading skills, practical experience of producing/editing video, audio and image content, experience of developing and delivering successful on-line and off-line marketing campaigns, good attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and an interest in dance.
Closing date for applications is: 10am, Monday 9th May 2011
Interviews will take place on: 16th May 2011
For an application pack, please visit http://www.dancexchange.org.uk/ and click on ‘jobs’, or call 0121 689 3170. If you have not been contacted by 13th May 2011, please assume your application has not been shortlisted. Applications made through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
dx is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Registered charity no. 1045364.
A Power House of Dance
Post: New Media & Marketing Officer
Salary: £21k - £23k pro rata (subject to experience)
Duration: Approx. 18 months, full time, from May 2011 to October 2012
DanceXchange is seeking a creative, proactive and motivated individual to develop and deliver effective new media and marketing campaigns across two ambitious large-scale dance programmes, driving public engagement in live performance events and an innovative digital project, and connecting people with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games through dance.
Successful candidates will have significant practical experience and knowledge of managing online and social media systems/tools, strong copy-writing and proofreading skills, practical experience of producing/editing video, audio and image content, experience of developing and delivering successful on-line and off-line marketing campaigns, good attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and an interest in dance.
Closing date for applications is: 10am, Monday 9th May 2011
Interviews will take place on: 16th May 2011
For an application pack, please visit http://www.dancexchange.org.uk/ and click on ‘jobs’, or call 0121 689 3170. If you have not been contacted by 13th May 2011, please assume your application has not been shortlisted. Applications made through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
dx is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Registered charity no. 1045364.
Performance opportunity for groups at Solihull Arts Complex
Summer Dance Festival at Solihull Arts Complex
Solihull Arts Complex is holding its annual community dance showcase on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th May 2011. This year, groups of all ages and dance styles from all around Solihull borough will come together to showcase the great work that they are doing. It promises to be an exciting and extremely varied programme!
There are still a couple of spaces in the programme on each night of the Summer Dance festival, so if you have a group that would like to perform, please get in touch with Hayley Guest, Dance Artist at Solihull Arts Complex on 0121 704 6309 or email heguest@solihull.gov.uk
Boys Dancing performances at Warwick Arts Centre
The Balancing Man
Warwick Arts Centre’s own Boys Dancing is back. Under the title The Balancing Man, our young dancers have investigated the attitudes and expectations of masculinity, reflected on their own experiences of violence and vulnerability and deliberated the problems faced by Mother Earth. They have created new dance that explores their dreams, ideas and solutions for the future.
Tue 3 & Wed 4 May 7.30pm
Tickets: £5, Under 16s £4
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