2Faced Dance require a General Manager and board members
Hereford’s 2Faced Dance is looking for a General Manager. They want an experienced arts manager to manage the company on a full-time basis and develop and lead the company financially and managerially alongside the Artistic Director’s vision and the company’s business plan.
Salary in the region of £27,000 – £30,000k per annum.
To apply send your CV and application form to info@2faceddance.co.uk by 5pm 10 February 2012.
2Faced Dance are also looking for new board members to support the organisation as it moves into a new phase of development and expansion after a successful bid to Arts Council England, to become a National Portfolio Organisation in April 2012.
Board membership positions are voluntary and unpaid.
To apply, send a CV and on-page document on why you want to join the board to info@2faceddance.co.uk before 29 February 2012.
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Thursday, 19 January 2012
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Opportunities with Motionhouse for The Voyage and Quest
The Voyage: An Extraordinary Performance Event Celebrating London 2012
Motionhouse will be creating a major outdoor spectacle performance to open the London 2012 Festival in the West Midlands. The London 2012 Festival will span the entire country for 12 weeks, celebrating the Olympics from midsummer’s day 21 June, until 09 September 2012.
Motionhouse will be collaborating with world-renowned aerialists Legs On The Wall from Australia on The Voyage, a vivid, visual and extraordinary performance that will celebrate the courage and imagination that prompts us to embark on journeys in pursuit of our dreams. An enormous ship will sail into the centre of Victoria Square, Birmingham, docking itself beside the city’s Town Hall from 21 – 24 June 2012. High above the people who gather to look at this marvel, dancers and aerialists appear in the ship’s rigging – the voyage begins. Professional performers will join forces with a huge amateur choir, live musicians and over 140 community performers to transform the Square and tell our story.
In the run up to The Voyage Motionhouse will be running an extraordinary participatory project called Quest which could offer you the chance to be part of The Voyage. From March 2012 they’ll be creating material with 8 groups from across the West Midlands. The groups will then go on to perform in The Voyage. Quest performers include groups from Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA), Solihull Youth Dance Company, Stratford College, Nova, Coventry PAS Youth Dance, Playbox Theatre and an Adult Performance Group based in Motionhouse's Spencer Yard studio. If you’re interested and live in the West Midlands there are 3 ways you could get involved which you can read about below!
Quest Performance Group
Motionhouse will create an adult performance group to perform in The Voyage and are looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join. The group will meet weekly to devise material alongside Motionhouse dancers and will then go onto perform in The Voyage. If you have some dance experience this is for you! The group will include dance teachers and students (age 16+), local dancers and anyone who would like to have this amazing opportunity to perform. You will meet weekly for a two and a half hour session at the Motionhouse Studio in Leamington Spa, on Sundays, from March to May. There will then be additional weekend rehearsals in June plus dress rehearsals and the performances themselves, which are Thursday 21 June – Sunday 24 June 2012. If you’d like to register your interest in the Quest Performance Group email: info@motionhouse.co.uk
Dance Apprentices
If you’re in the early stages of your dance career, this is an extraordinary opportunity for you to work alongside and be mentored by Motionhouse dancers. You will create and perform material for The Voyage, assisting in delivering workshops and supporting the creation of community performance elements. Motionhouse are looking for 4 apprentices; this is a paid position for a period of 14weeks from March until the end of June. You can apply via the Motionhouse website by downloading our information pack here. Please note that the deadline for applications is Friday 27 January 2012 and auditions will be held in our studio in Leamington Spa on Saturday 04 and Sunday 05 February 2012.
Motionhouse Masterclasses
Motionhouse will also be holding two masterclasses for professional dancers/performers and dance students/graduates in our studio in Leamington Spa on Saturday 14 and Saturday 21 April 2012. The sessions will be led by our Artistic Director, Kevin Finnan and some of our company dancers; there will be a small charge. You may attend one or both sessions, which will explore the style, content and context of The Voyage. You must register in advance for our masterclasses as places are limited, do this by emailing info@motionhouse.co.uk
For more information about The Voyage or Quest contact Motionhouse on 01926 887 052 or visit www.motionhouse.co.uk
Get involved in Home as part of IDFB 2012
Home is a bold, inventive new dance production that will move through the streets of Birmingham city centre as part of IDFB 2012. We are looking for 1000 individuals to contribute towards the creation of, and be involved in, the performances that will take place between 23 April & 13 May 2012.
Click here to find out how you can get involved in Home!
Take Part
You can take part in this ambitious project in a number of ways. By contributing through dance, spoken word or written text, by taking part in a Home workshop and creating a performance to perform live in the city centre, or by attending an Open Day at DanceXchange.
Home can only happen with the help of individuals and communities from the West Midlands and beyond! Make a contribution on home, identity and belonging and be part of this flagship project.
Workshops
We have a team of Home tutors who are busy delivering workshops to community groups in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Workshops are happening now until 16 March 2012 – do you have a group (of any age or ability) who would like to have a workshop? Participants work with a tutor to create their own response to the project that will contribute directly to the final performances.
Click here to read a blog post by one of our workshop tutors, and to book a workshop or to find out more, please email us!
On the Home YouTube channel you can watch all of the contributions we’ve already received, as well as this performance from the IDFB 2012 launch, choreographed by Rosie Kay in just four hours – imagine what you could create!
Take Part
You can take part in this ambitious project in a number of ways. By contributing through dance, spoken word or written text, by taking part in a Home workshop and creating a performance to perform live in the city centre, or by attending an Open Day at DanceXchange.
Home can only happen with the help of individuals and communities from the West Midlands and beyond! Make a contribution on home, identity and belonging and be part of this flagship project.
Workshops
We have a team of Home tutors who are busy delivering workshops to community groups in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Workshops are happening now until 16 March 2012 – do you have a group (of any age or ability) who would like to have a workshop? Participants work with a tutor to create their own response to the project that will contribute directly to the final performances.
Click here to read a blog post by one of our workshop tutors, and to book a workshop or to find out more, please email us!
On the Home YouTube channel you can watch all of the contributions we’ve already received, as well as this performance from the IDFB 2012 launch, choreographed by Rosie Kay in just four hours – imagine what you could create!
Every contribution received will be incorporated into the final performances, so send us yours now to be part of Home!
Andy Brunskill - Director of Home
We are excited to announce that Theatre Director, Andy Brunskill, has joined the Home team to create the final performances from the 1000 contributions we aim to receive. Andy is the first of the creative team to come on board and we’re currently looking for an Assistant Director to join us.
Andy Brunskill - Director of Home
We are excited to announce that Theatre Director, Andy Brunskill, has joined the Home team to create the final performances from the 1000 contributions we aim to receive. Andy is the first of the creative team to come on board and we’re currently looking for an Assistant Director to join us.
In this video Andy explains how individual contributions will be incorporated into the final performance.
Home is part of Dancing for the Games, which is part of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands, and is funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and Advantage West Midlands. It has been granted the prestigious London 2012 Inspire Mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme, which recognises exceptional and innovative projects inspired by the 2012 Games.
Produced by DanceXchange and Birmingham Hippodrome, International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB) takes place in venues and outdoor spaces across Birmingham and the West Midlands from 23 April until 19 May 2012. Follow the Festival story at www.idfb.co.uk.
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Temporary Education Posts at Warwick Arts Centre
Warwick Arts Centre, on the campus of Warwick University, is one of the largest multi artform venues in the UK. The Arts Centre’s programme is avowedly contemporary and international in scope. During University term times, the Arts Centre programmes music, theatre, live art, dance, film, spoken word, comedy, opera, family events and visual art in its 1300 seater concert hall (Butterworth Hall), 574 seat theatre, 200 seat black box studio, 200 seat cinema, large gallery and new space for creative exploration, the Helen Martin Studio. The Arts Centre attracts audiences of more than 200,000 annually to more than 2,000 events.
The Education Department works predominantly in the formal education sector across all art forms and all ages. We support the artistic programme of the Arts Centre through workshops, theatre days, tours and multi-arts activities, as well as weekend and holiday activities for young people. We also run large-scale projects in schools, both primary and secondary and across all art forms, from a 3-year dance development plan to a one-term theatre-making project and everything in between. In 2010/11, 44,326 contacts were made through sessions with over 15,000 young people, organised and managed by the Education Department and facilitated by a team of freelance artists and arts educators.
We are currently recruiting for two 8 month contracts within the Education Department:
Education Officer (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for an Education Officer on a 8 month contract to cover maternity leave. Full details are attached on the right-hand side of this page.
The Education Department works predominantly in the formal education sector across all arts forms and all ages. We support the artistic programme of the Arts Centre through workshops, theatre days, tours and multi-arts activities, as well as weekend and holiday activities for young people. We also run large-scale projects in schools, both primary and secondary and across all art forms, from a 3-year dance development plan to a one-term theatre-making project and everything in between. In 2010/11, 44,326 contacts were made through sessions with over 15,000 young people, organised and managed by the Education Department and facilitated by a team of freelance artists and arts educators.
Closing date is 5pm on Friday 16 September 2011.
Education Administrator (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for an Education Administrator on a 8 month contract to cover maternity leave. Full details are attached on the right-hand side of this page.
The Education Department works predominantly in the formal education sector across all arts forms and all ages. We support the artistic programme of the Arts Centre through workshops, theatre days, tours and multi-arts activities, as well as weekend and holiday activities for young people. We also run large-scale projects in schools, both primary and secondary and across all art forms, from a 3-year dance development plan to a one-term theatre-making project and everything in between. In 2010/11, 44,326 contacts were made through sessions with over 15,000 young people, organised and managed by the Education Department and facilitated by a team of freelance artists and arts educators.
For more information about both opportunities and full job descriptions visit the Warwick Arts Centre website:
http://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/about-us/recruitment/
The Education Department works predominantly in the formal education sector across all art forms and all ages. We support the artistic programme of the Arts Centre through workshops, theatre days, tours and multi-arts activities, as well as weekend and holiday activities for young people. We also run large-scale projects in schools, both primary and secondary and across all art forms, from a 3-year dance development plan to a one-term theatre-making project and everything in between. In 2010/11, 44,326 contacts were made through sessions with over 15,000 young people, organised and managed by the Education Department and facilitated by a team of freelance artists and arts educators.
We are currently recruiting for two 8 month contracts within the Education Department:
Education Officer (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for an Education Officer on a 8 month contract to cover maternity leave. Full details are attached on the right-hand side of this page.
The Education Department works predominantly in the formal education sector across all arts forms and all ages. We support the artistic programme of the Arts Centre through workshops, theatre days, tours and multi-arts activities, as well as weekend and holiday activities for young people. We also run large-scale projects in schools, both primary and secondary and across all art forms, from a 3-year dance development plan to a one-term theatre-making project and everything in between. In 2010/11, 44,326 contacts were made through sessions with over 15,000 young people, organised and managed by the Education Department and facilitated by a team of freelance artists and arts educators.
Closing date is 5pm on Friday 16 September 2011.
Education Administrator (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for an Education Administrator on a 8 month contract to cover maternity leave. Full details are attached on the right-hand side of this page.
The Education Department works predominantly in the formal education sector across all arts forms and all ages. We support the artistic programme of the Arts Centre through workshops, theatre days, tours and multi-arts activities, as well as weekend and holiday activities for young people. We also run large-scale projects in schools, both primary and secondary and across all art forms, from a 3-year dance development plan to a one-term theatre-making project and everything in between. In 2010/11, 44,326 contacts were made through sessions with over 15,000 young people, organised and managed by the Education Department and facilitated by a team of freelance artists and arts educators.
For more information about both opportunities and full job descriptions visit the Warwick Arts Centre website:
http://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/about-us/recruitment/
Friday, 26 August 2011
Dance in the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies
Dance in the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies
London 2012 has announced a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of one of the largest events ever staged in the UK, performing in front of a live audience of 70,000 and a broadcast audience of more than one billion people.
Artistic Directors, Danny Boyle and Kim Gavin are searching for 10,000 volunteer performers to fill roles as dancers, percussionists and general all-round performers in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
To be eligible you must be aged 18 years or older on 1 March 2012 and able to meet the commitments for rehearsals. Performing opportunities for Under 18s will be facilitated through a separate process, with details to be announced at a later date.
Previous performance experience is not required; Ceremonies Volunteer Performers simply need lots of enthusiasm, personality, a positive attitude, huge amounts of energy and a willingness to perform in front of a stadium audience and to millions of people around the world. However, to deliver Ceremonies of this scale to a world audience a substantial commitment is required. You must be able to participate in
Up to two auditions that will take place evenings and weekends in November and early December of this year;
Up to two or three rehearsal sessions each week of up to four hours per session from March 2012, and a number of all day rehearsals in the three weeks leading up to each Ceremony.
To find out how to apply to audition and for full details on the commitments involved, visit www.london2012.com/ceremoniescasting.
London 2012 has announced a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of one of the largest events ever staged in the UK, performing in front of a live audience of 70,000 and a broadcast audience of more than one billion people.
Artistic Directors, Danny Boyle and Kim Gavin are searching for 10,000 volunteer performers to fill roles as dancers, percussionists and general all-round performers in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
To be eligible you must be aged 18 years or older on 1 March 2012 and able to meet the commitments for rehearsals. Performing opportunities for Under 18s will be facilitated through a separate process, with details to be announced at a later date.
Previous performance experience is not required; Ceremonies Volunteer Performers simply need lots of enthusiasm, personality, a positive attitude, huge amounts of energy and a willingness to perform in front of a stadium audience and to millions of people around the world. However, to deliver Ceremonies of this scale to a world audience a substantial commitment is required. You must be able to participate in
Up to two auditions that will take place evenings and weekends in November and early December of this year;
Up to two or three rehearsal sessions each week of up to four hours per session from March 2012, and a number of all day rehearsals in the three weeks leading up to each Ceremony.
To find out how to apply to audition and for full details on the commitments involved, visit www.london2012.com/ceremoniescasting.
Professional Development Opportunity for Creative Practitioner
Professional Development Opportunity for Creative Practitioner (West Midlands):
Bursary opportunity as part of the Dreams and Realities project
In the autumn of 2011, Women of Wolverhampton are working with artists from Laundry on a project on the Scotlands estate. They would like to offer a bursary of £900 to a young and emerging locally based artist to participate in this project on the Scotlands estate. They have no preference for artform. They are more interested in artists seeking to expand their practice within a social context.
For further project details, contact: Beverley Harvey, Participation Project Officer for WOW. Tel: 01902 572122
Email: beverleyh@havenrefuge.org.uk
www.wowonline.org.uk
Deadline for full submissions: September 16th, 2011
Bursary opportunity as part of the Dreams and Realities project
In the autumn of 2011, Women of Wolverhampton are working with artists from Laundry on a project on the Scotlands estate. They would like to offer a bursary of £900 to a young and emerging locally based artist to participate in this project on the Scotlands estate. They have no preference for artform. They are more interested in artists seeking to expand their practice within a social context.
For further project details, contact: Beverley Harvey, Participation Project Officer for WOW. Tel: 01902 572122
Email: beverleyh@havenrefuge.org.uk
www.wowonline.org.uk
Deadline for full submissions: September 16th, 2011
DanceXchange require a Press Manager
DanceXchange
A Power House of Dance
Post: Press Manager
Salary: £25k pro rata
Duration: Approx. 9 months, full time, October 2011 – June 2012
This position is funded by the European Union.
DanceXchange is looking for a proactive and committed individual to devise, manage and evaluate press and media campaigns for International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012.
You will have significant experience of the following; managing media campaigns with regional, national and international reach; working creatively with a press agency to deliver effective, high impact campaigns; working with media partners; arranging and hosting briefings, photo calls and receptions for media contacts; using media evaluation tools to monitor the value and impact of campaigns. You will also possess the ability to create innovative campaigns that will attract interest from arts and non-arts media, an organised approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and an interest in dance.
Closing date for applications is: 10am, Monday 12th September 2011
Interviews will take place on: 21st September 2011
For an application pack, please visit http://dancexchange.org.uk/about/jobs-at-dx
or call 0121 689 3170.
If you have not been contacted by 16th September 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: Press Manager
Salary: £25k pro rata
Duration: Approx. 9 months, full time, October 2011 – June 2012
This position is funded by the European Union.
DanceXchange is looking for a proactive and committed individual to devise, manage and evaluate press and media campaigns for International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012.
You will have significant experience of the following; managing media campaigns with regional, national and international reach; working creatively with a press agency to deliver effective, high impact campaigns; working with media partners; arranging and hosting briefings, photo calls and receptions for media contacts; using media evaluation tools to monitor the value and impact of campaigns. You will also possess the ability to create innovative campaigns that will attract interest from arts and non-arts media, an organised approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and an interest in dance.
Closing date for applications is: 10am, Monday 12th September 2011
Interviews will take place on: 21st September 2011
For an application pack, please visit http://dancexchange.org.uk/about/jobs-at-dx
or call 0121 689 3170.
If you have not been contacted by 16th September 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.
DanceXchange require a Marketing Officer
DanceXchange
A Power House of Dance
Post: Marketing Officer
Salary: £21k - £23k pro rata (subject to experience)
Duration: Approx. 9 months, full time, October 2011 – June 2012
This position is funded by the European Union.
DanceXchange is seeking a creative, proactive and motivated individual to develop and deliver effective marketing campaigns for International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012; driving public engagement in performance events and participatory projects.
You will have significant practical experience in delivering innovative high impact marketing campaigns, writing content for a range of materials (printed and online) and diverse target audiences, and working on projects that involve multiple partners/stakeholders. You will also be confident in using content management systems and social media tools, possess outstanding attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, and have an interest in dance.
Closing date for applications is: 10am, Monday 12th September 2011
Interviews will take place on: 22nd September 2011
For an application pack, please visit http://dancexchange.org.uk/about/jobs-at-dx
or call 0121 689 3170.
If you have not been contacted by 16th September 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: Marketing Officer
Salary: £21k - £23k pro rata (subject to experience)
Duration: Approx. 9 months, full time, October 2011 – June 2012
This position is funded by the European Union.
DanceXchange is seeking a creative, proactive and motivated individual to develop and deliver effective marketing campaigns for International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012; driving public engagement in performance events and participatory projects.
You will have significant practical experience in delivering innovative high impact marketing campaigns, writing content for a range of materials (printed and online) and diverse target audiences, and working on projects that involve multiple partners/stakeholders. You will also be confident in using content management systems and social media tools, possess outstanding attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, and have an interest in dance.
Closing date for applications is: 10am, Monday 12th September 2011
Interviews will take place on: 22nd September 2011
For an application pack, please visit http://dancexchange.org.uk/about/jobs-at-dx
or call 0121 689 3170.
If you have not been contacted by 16th September 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.
DanceXchange require a Project Manager
DanceXchange
A Power House of Dance
Post: Project Manager
Salary: £24k pro rata
Duration: Approx. 8 months, full time, October 2011 – May 2012
(with possible extension until July/August 2012)
DanceXchange is seeking a Project Manager to join its busy Production team, supporting the Festivals Producer in co-ordinating and managing several large-scale public and participatory projects during a major year of dance in 2012, including International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012, which is part-funded by the European Union.
Successful candidates will have a proven track record in a dance/arts project management role, experience of managing dance performance and participatory events, excellent project administration skills, experience of managing budgets, strong time-management and communication skills, and an enthusiasm for dance.
This project is funded by the European Union.
Closing date for applications is: 10am, Monday 12th September 2011
Interviews will take place on: 23rd September 2011
For an application pack, please visit http://dancexchange.org.uk/about/jobs-at-dx
or call 0121 689 3170.
If you have not been contacted by 16th September 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: Project Manager
Salary: £24k pro rata
Duration: Approx. 8 months, full time, October 2011 – May 2012
(with possible extension until July/August 2012)
DanceXchange is seeking a Project Manager to join its busy Production team, supporting the Festivals Producer in co-ordinating and managing several large-scale public and participatory projects during a major year of dance in 2012, including International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012, which is part-funded by the European Union.
Successful candidates will have a proven track record in a dance/arts project management role, experience of managing dance performance and participatory events, excellent project administration skills, experience of managing budgets, strong time-management and communication skills, and an enthusiasm for dance.
This project is funded by the European Union.
Closing date for applications is: 10am, Monday 12th September 2011
Interviews will take place on: 23rd September 2011
For an application pack, please visit http://dancexchange.org.uk/about/jobs-at-dx
or call 0121 689 3170.
If you have not been contacted by 16th September 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.
DanceXchange welcome expressions of interest for Director of new project
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
HOME as part of International Dance Festival Birmingham
Director required
Home is a bold, inventive new participatory production that will animate public spaces across Birmingham city centre. Moving through the streets and squares of Birmingham city centre, Home will be an evolving promenade-style performance event, engaging thousands of people as audiences and participants and presenting a diversity of dance styles.
Based on the theme of ‘home’ and what it means to each of us, the work will be developed using ideas, inspirations and choreographic material contributed by a 1000 individuals.
The project is funded by Dancing for the Games, as part of the International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012 programme.
International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB) is a major biennial festival produced by DanceXchange (dx) in partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome. Animating the city and capturing the imagination, IDFB brings a remarkable line-up of outstanding dance to theatres, streets and public spaces across Birmingham and the West Midlands and creates a wealth of engaging participatory activity for people of all ages. Already one of the largest dance festivals in the world, IDFB is unique in its diversity and internationalism, programming exceptional dance from across the globe and fostering new collaborations with international choreographers and artists.
DanceXchange is looking for a Director to work alongside the artistic team for HOME and realise the vision for this inventive street performance.
How it works:
There will be a cast of 6 professional dancers (and up to 15 apprentices) who will be employed for a total of six week, three weeks creation and three weeks performance (and continuing creation/rehearsal). As well as the dancers creating the material, there will be six Choreographers appointed to create 6 individual set pieces of work. The role of the Director is to pull the material and vision in to a cohesive street performance, with assistance from the Rehearsal Director. The whole project will be overseen by Creative Director, David Massingham and managed by a Project Manager/Producer.
The aim is to have a huge cast taking part and performing in the project. An education team of 3 Dance Leaders and the Rehearsal Director will deliver workshops to a 1000 participants from targeted groups within the West Midlands, who will then take part in the on-going performance alongside up to 1000 individuals who have been inspired by the project and created their own material at home in-order to take part. Personal solos donated through uploaded films may enable participants to contribute without performing in the live event.
The Director:
The Director may be a choreographer but could equally be a theatre director who has movement experience or even a visual artist. It will be the role of the Director to watch (pre-recorded or live) material that has been generated (primarily dance, but also open to music, poetry, drama etc) and unite it together into an evolving promenade-style performance taking place over a three week period, ending in a mass finale.
The Director must be confident working site-specifically (or in outdoor spaces), and have experience of directing a large-scale performance and managing a multifaceted event.
Expression of interest:
To express an interest in this role, please send your CV with a completed Equal Opportunities form and a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience to hannah.sharpe@dancexchange.org.uk. For an Equal Opportunities form, please visit http://dancexchange.org.uk/about/jobs-at-dx Successful applicants will be invited to a meeting with the Producer and Creative Director in September 2011.
Deadline: Friday 23 September 2011
Dates: w/c 14 November 2011, Research week 2-20 April 2012 (3 weeks), Creation period
23 April -13 May (3 weeks), Performance period (and continuing creation/rehearsal) + Finale
Fee: £5,000 including planning and preparation + 6 weeks residence in Birmingham
Accommodation provided in Birmingham (a self catering apartment)
Further info: Hannah Sharpe, Producer, DanceXchange
T: 0121 689 1093
E: Hannah.sharpe@dancexchange.org.uk
HOME as part of International Dance Festival Birmingham
Director required
Home is a bold, inventive new participatory production that will animate public spaces across Birmingham city centre. Moving through the streets and squares of Birmingham city centre, Home will be an evolving promenade-style performance event, engaging thousands of people as audiences and participants and presenting a diversity of dance styles.
Based on the theme of ‘home’ and what it means to each of us, the work will be developed using ideas, inspirations and choreographic material contributed by a 1000 individuals.
The project is funded by Dancing for the Games, as part of the International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012 programme.
International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB) is a major biennial festival produced by DanceXchange (dx) in partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome. Animating the city and capturing the imagination, IDFB brings a remarkable line-up of outstanding dance to theatres, streets and public spaces across Birmingham and the West Midlands and creates a wealth of engaging participatory activity for people of all ages. Already one of the largest dance festivals in the world, IDFB is unique in its diversity and internationalism, programming exceptional dance from across the globe and fostering new collaborations with international choreographers and artists.
DanceXchange is looking for a Director to work alongside the artistic team for HOME and realise the vision for this inventive street performance.
How it works:
There will be a cast of 6 professional dancers (and up to 15 apprentices) who will be employed for a total of six week, three weeks creation and three weeks performance (and continuing creation/rehearsal). As well as the dancers creating the material, there will be six Choreographers appointed to create 6 individual set pieces of work. The role of the Director is to pull the material and vision in to a cohesive street performance, with assistance from the Rehearsal Director. The whole project will be overseen by Creative Director, David Massingham and managed by a Project Manager/Producer.
The aim is to have a huge cast taking part and performing in the project. An education team of 3 Dance Leaders and the Rehearsal Director will deliver workshops to a 1000 participants from targeted groups within the West Midlands, who will then take part in the on-going performance alongside up to 1000 individuals who have been inspired by the project and created their own material at home in-order to take part. Personal solos donated through uploaded films may enable participants to contribute without performing in the live event.
The Director:
The Director may be a choreographer but could equally be a theatre director who has movement experience or even a visual artist. It will be the role of the Director to watch (pre-recorded or live) material that has been generated (primarily dance, but also open to music, poetry, drama etc) and unite it together into an evolving promenade-style performance taking place over a three week period, ending in a mass finale.
The Director must be confident working site-specifically (or in outdoor spaces), and have experience of directing a large-scale performance and managing a multifaceted event.
Expression of interest:
To express an interest in this role, please send your CV with a completed Equal Opportunities form and a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience to hannah.sharpe@dancexchange.org.uk. For an Equal Opportunities form, please visit http://dancexchange.org.uk/about/jobs-at-dx Successful applicants will be invited to a meeting with the Producer and Creative Director in September 2011.
Deadline: Friday 23 September 2011
Dates: w/c 14 November 2011, Research week 2-20 April 2012 (3 weeks), Creation period
23 April -13 May (3 weeks), Performance period (and continuing creation/rehearsal) + Finale
Fee: £5,000 including planning and preparation + 6 weeks residence in Birmingham
Accommodation provided in Birmingham (a self catering apartment)
Further info: Hannah Sharpe, Producer, DanceXchange
T: 0121 689 1093
E: Hannah.sharpe@dancexchange.org.uk
Media & PR Support required for International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012
DanceXchange
A Power House of Dance
Opportunity: Media & PR Support for International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012
Fee: £9,950 including all expenses
Delivery: October 2011 – mid-June 2012
This opportunity is funded by the European Union.
International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB) is unique in its diversity and internationalism, programming exceptional dance from across the globe and fostering new collaborations with international choreographers and artists. A key showcase for the region’s impressive arts infrastructure, IDFB plays a powerful role in positioning Birmingham as an internationally significant cultural city at the heart of a thriving, active, region.
Building on the success of festivals in 2008 and 2010, we are enhancing our offer in 2012 and want to generate greater profile and media coverage than ever before. We are looking for a media and PR professional or agency to help us do this, supporting in-house press and media activity in the run-up to, and during, the festival.
If you have a strong track record in securing coverage with global reach, proven experience of success within cultural and/or dance industry media, experience of working on multi-faceted projects with multiple stakeholders, and a creative “can do” approach, you could be just what we’re looking for.
For a full brief and details of how to submit your proposal, please visit http://www.dancexchange.org.uk/ and click on ‘jobs’, or call 0121 689 3170.
Submission deadline: 10am, Monday 19th September 2011
Proposals are welcome from agencies or individuals. Shortlisted agencies/individuals will be asked to deliver a short presentation summarising their proposal week commencing 26th September 2011.
Proposals submitted via 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
Opportunity: Media & PR Support for International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012
Fee: £9,950 including all expenses
Delivery: October 2011 – mid-June 2012
This opportunity is funded by the European Union.
International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB) is unique in its diversity and internationalism, programming exceptional dance from across the globe and fostering new collaborations with international choreographers and artists. A key showcase for the region’s impressive arts infrastructure, IDFB plays a powerful role in positioning Birmingham as an internationally significant cultural city at the heart of a thriving, active, region.
Building on the success of festivals in 2008 and 2010, we are enhancing our offer in 2012 and want to generate greater profile and media coverage than ever before. We are looking for a media and PR professional or agency to help us do this, supporting in-house press and media activity in the run-up to, and during, the festival.
If you have a strong track record in securing coverage with global reach, proven experience of success within cultural and/or dance industry media, experience of working on multi-faceted projects with multiple stakeholders, and a creative “can do” approach, you could be just what we’re looking for.
For a full brief and details of how to submit your proposal, please visit http://www.dancexchange.org.uk/ and click on ‘jobs’, or call 0121 689 3170.
Submission deadline: 10am, Monday 19th September 2011
Proposals are welcome from agencies or individuals. Shortlisted agencies/individuals will be asked to deliver a short presentation summarising their proposal week commencing 26th September 2011.
Proposals submitted via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
dx is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Registered charity no. 1045364.
Assistant Choreographer and Dancers required by DanceXchange for new commission - PLAYGROUND
Assistant Choreographer and Dancers required by DanceXchange for new commission - PLAYGROUND
Please see below two adverts for an Assistant Choreographer and Dancers for PLAYGROUND, a new commission for 2012 as part of the Outdoor Dance Programme.
DanceXchange (dx), in partnership with Regional Dance Agencies DanceFest, Dancescape and Dudley Performing Arts, is leading on a substantial new Outdoor Dance Programme created for public spaces around the West Midlands from Summer 2011 to the end of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Autumn 2012. The project forms a major strand of the Dancing for the Games programme, connecting people with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games through dance.
PLAYGROUND (working title) is an exciting commission by renowned Australian Artist, Shaun Parker, created specifically for parks, taking dance to the heart of the region’s communities. This imaginative new work will use existing children’s playground equipment as the set, creating a family-friendly performance piece that can be toured to playgrounds across the West Midlands. It will also attach to a variety of existing local/community events including fetes, fairs and festivals where possible.
JOB ADVERT
Dancing for the Games – Outdoor Dance Programme
Assistant Choreographer/Rehearsal Director required
PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, SHAUN PARKER
Requirements:
The Outdoor Dance Programme is seeking an Assistant Choreographer/Rehearsal Director to work alongside Shaun Parker for the project PLAYGROUND. It will be the role of the Assistant Choreographer to work with the Choreographer to:
AUDITION NOTICE
Dancing for the Games – Outdoor Dance Programme
Dancers required
PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, SHAUN PARKER
Performer requirements:
Male and female physical theatre performers x 4. This quirky commission takes place outside in a park setting and needs performers who are willing to work in a non-traditional theatre environment with experience and confidence. Performers must be versatile and have strong contemporary technique as well as improvisation and contact skills. Additional skills, such as street and hip-hop are welcomed and can be used in this work. Candidates must be available for the dates as listed below and be willing to move to Birmingham for the duration.
Timeframe: R&D: w/c 24 October 2011 (3 days, tbc)
Creation period: 2-27 April 2012 (4 weeks)
Touring period 5-21 May & 21 June - 15 July 2012 (6 weeks in 2 blocks)
Possible additional dates outside of the West Midlands tbc
Payment: £425 per week
Accommodation provided in Birmingham (a self catering apartment) during R&D/Creation
Hotel accommodation + per diems (£20p/d) + travel expenses provided for touring
To apply: Please send your CV and a head shot by post or email.
Successful applicants will be invited to take part in an audition in Birmingham
Deadline to apply: Friday 30 September 2011
Audition date: Friday 7 October 2011, Birmingham
Further info or apply: Hannah Sharpe, DanceXchange, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street
Birmingham, B5 4TB
T: 0121 689 1093
E: hannah.sharpe@dancexchange.org.uk
Please see below two adverts for an Assistant Choreographer and Dancers for PLAYGROUND, a new commission for 2012 as part of the Outdoor Dance Programme.
DanceXchange (dx), in partnership with Regional Dance Agencies DanceFest, Dancescape and Dudley Performing Arts, is leading on a substantial new Outdoor Dance Programme created for public spaces around the West Midlands from Summer 2011 to the end of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Autumn 2012. The project forms a major strand of the Dancing for the Games programme, connecting people with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games through dance.
PLAYGROUND (working title) is an exciting commission by renowned Australian Artist, Shaun Parker, created specifically for parks, taking dance to the heart of the region’s communities. This imaginative new work will use existing children’s playground equipment as the set, creating a family-friendly performance piece that can be toured to playgrounds across the West Midlands. It will also attach to a variety of existing local/community events including fetes, fairs and festivals where possible.
JOB ADVERT
Dancing for the Games – Outdoor Dance Programme
Assistant Choreographer/Rehearsal Director required
PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, SHAUN PARKER
Requirements:
The Outdoor Dance Programme is seeking an Assistant Choreographer/Rehearsal Director to work alongside Shaun Parker for the project PLAYGROUND. It will be the role of the Assistant Choreographer to work with the Choreographer to:
- Design the themes of the education work (during the research period)
- Deliver an INSET Day to local dance artists
- Work alongside the Choreographer during the creation period and reccy performance spaces
- Input into the devising of the work
Once the Choreographer has returned to Australia at the end of the creation period, it will be the responsibility of the Assistant Choreographer to:
- Tour with the dancers and act as rehearsal director
- Be the main point of contact and person responsible for the dancers
- Lead warm-up sessions for the company and take Education sessions as required
- Make necessary decisions regarding safety, practicality and artistry
- Adapt the work to fit each of the different park locations
Essential:
- Dance/choreographic experience
- Confident, resourceful and able to adapt to a variety of situations
- Experience of working in site-specific locations
- Experience of managing people
- Excellent communication skills
- Have a current CRB or be willing to undertake one
Desirable:
- Experience of managing a company on tour
To apply: Please send your CV with a short covering letter by post or email. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview with Shaun Parker and Producer.
Deadline to apply: Friday 30 September 2011
Interview date: Thursday 6 October 2011, Birmingham
Timeframe: R&D: w/c 24 October 2011 (5/6 days)
Creation period: 2-27 April 2012 (4 weeks)
Touring period: 5-21 May & 21 June to 15 July 2012 (6 weeks in 2 blocks)
Possible additional dates outside of the West Midlands tbc
Payment: £475 per week
Accommodation provided in Birmingham (a self catering apartment during R&D/Creation
Hotel accommodation + per diems (£20p/d) + travel expenses provided for touring
Further info or apply: Hannah Sharpe, DanceXchange, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street
Birmingham, B5 4TB, Tel: 0121 689 1093 / Email: hannah.sharpe@dancexchange.org.uk
AUDITION NOTICE
Dancing for the Games – Outdoor Dance Programme
Dancers required
PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, SHAUN PARKER
Performer requirements:
Male and female physical theatre performers x 4. This quirky commission takes place outside in a park setting and needs performers who are willing to work in a non-traditional theatre environment with experience and confidence. Performers must be versatile and have strong contemporary technique as well as improvisation and contact skills. Additional skills, such as street and hip-hop are welcomed and can be used in this work. Candidates must be available for the dates as listed below and be willing to move to Birmingham for the duration.
Timeframe: R&D: w/c 24 October 2011 (3 days, tbc)
Creation period: 2-27 April 2012 (4 weeks)
Touring period 5-21 May & 21 June - 15 July 2012 (6 weeks in 2 blocks)
Possible additional dates outside of the West Midlands tbc
Payment: £425 per week
Accommodation provided in Birmingham (a self catering apartment) during R&D/Creation
Hotel accommodation + per diems (£20p/d) + travel expenses provided for touring
To apply: Please send your CV and a head shot by post or email.
Successful applicants will be invited to take part in an audition in Birmingham
Deadline to apply: Friday 30 September 2011
Audition date: Friday 7 October 2011, Birmingham
Further info or apply: Hannah Sharpe, DanceXchange, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street
Birmingham, B5 4TB
T: 0121 689 1093
E: hannah.sharpe@dancexchange.org.uk
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Applications welcomed for a BBC Dance Fellow with Warwick Arts Centre - extended deadline
Applications welcomed for a BBC Dance Fellow with Warwick Arts Centre - extended deadline
Having been shortlisted by the BBC, Warwick Arts Centre is currently welcoming applications from male recent dance graduates and emerging artists for a BBC Dance Fellow during 2011 and 2012, to be supported by the BBC Performing Arts Fund.
Full details of the activity planned as part of the Dance Fellowship are attached.
Interested applicants should:
• Be a recent dance graduate or someone with equivalent years of practical dance training/an emerging dance artist/professional.
• Be male
• Have an interest in dance performance and choreography processes
• Have dance performance experience, either as part of training, independently or commercially
• Knowledge of contemporary dance techniques
• Possess or be willing to undertake a CRB Disclosure at Enhanced Level
• Be willing to work alongside and be mentored by 3-4 dance professionals for the duration of the Fellowship
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people; children through to fellow professionals
• Be able/willing to travel to locations in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire by own or public transport
The successful Fellow will receive a per diem of £20 for every day they are at Warwick Arts Centre and their travel and accommodation will be covered also (to a maximum of £60 for each visit). The Fellowship will consist of 38 full days and 6 evenings at Warwick Arts Centre between October 2011 and July 2012.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 30th August (please note the deadline has been extended)
To apply please send an up to date CV, details of 2 referees and a short written statement about how this opportunity would benefit your current career/professional development plans to:
Brian Bishop, Education Director
Warwick Arts Centre
The University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL
For further information contact Brian Bishop by email, b.c.bishop@warwick.ac.uk.
Having been shortlisted by the BBC, Warwick Arts Centre is currently welcoming applications from male recent dance graduates and emerging artists for a BBC Dance Fellow during 2011 and 2012, to be supported by the BBC Performing Arts Fund.
Full details of the activity planned as part of the Dance Fellowship are attached.
Interested applicants should:
• Be a recent dance graduate or someone with equivalent years of practical dance training/an emerging dance artist/professional.
• Be male
• Have an interest in dance performance and choreography processes
• Have dance performance experience, either as part of training, independently or commercially
• Knowledge of contemporary dance techniques
• Possess or be willing to undertake a CRB Disclosure at Enhanced Level
• Be willing to work alongside and be mentored by 3-4 dance professionals for the duration of the Fellowship
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people; children through to fellow professionals
• Be able/willing to travel to locations in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire by own or public transport
The successful Fellow will receive a per diem of £20 for every day they are at Warwick Arts Centre and their travel and accommodation will be covered also (to a maximum of £60 for each visit). The Fellowship will consist of 38 full days and 6 evenings at Warwick Arts Centre between October 2011 and July 2012.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 30th August (please note the deadline has been extended)
To apply please send an up to date CV, details of 2 referees and a short written statement about how this opportunity would benefit your current career/professional development plans to:
Brian Bishop, Education Director
Warwick Arts Centre
The University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL
For further information contact Brian Bishop by email, b.c.bishop@warwick.ac.uk.
Friday, 27 May 2011
Funky Feet are looking for dance teachers....
Dance Practioner, Funky Feet
Excellent Dance Teachers are urgently required to join the Funky Feet team and teach dance to children locally.
They are particularly looking for teachers in West Midlands, Central England (Oxford, Staffs), Glasgow and Sussex. Dance Teachers must have experience of teaching children and will be required to demonstrate their ability in street dance and in teaching.
Funky Feet are a fun, friendly and supportive company with a passion for making dance enjoyable, creative and accessible to all children in a variety of settings. They are looking for confident individuals who are wanting to teach during the week and / or at weekends and who can work well as part of a team.
Graduates welcome and teaching assistant opportunities may also be available.
They are looking for confident, friendly, adaptable, enthusiastic, organised and reliable individuals who have a mature and professional attitude. Applicants must be able to work weekends and have access to a car and stereo/PA.
Excellent rates of pay for successful applicants. Only individuals who are committed and hard working need apply.
A Funky Feet Enhanced CRB Disclosure will be required by successful applicants before teaching.
Essential:
Experience of teaching children;
Ability in street dance;
Access to a car and stereo / PA;
Confident, fun, friendly and hard working;
Mature and professional attitude;
Willing to attend training;
Celebrate diversity and challenge discrimination;
Safe dance technique.
Desirable:
Cheerleading experience;
Children’s entertainment experience;
Relevant qualifications such as BA in Dance, REPS / Exercise to Music or teacher training;
Child protection training.
Interested applicants should email teach@funkyfeetunlimited.co.uk with your CV and a short paragraph summarising your experience for more details.
Closes Saturday 30 July 2011 Paid (£15k-20k pro rata) Part time
Excellent Dance Teachers are urgently required to join the Funky Feet team and teach dance to children locally.
They are particularly looking for teachers in West Midlands, Central England (Oxford, Staffs), Glasgow and Sussex. Dance Teachers must have experience of teaching children and will be required to demonstrate their ability in street dance and in teaching.
Funky Feet are a fun, friendly and supportive company with a passion for making dance enjoyable, creative and accessible to all children in a variety of settings. They are looking for confident individuals who are wanting to teach during the week and / or at weekends and who can work well as part of a team.
Graduates welcome and teaching assistant opportunities may also be available.
They are looking for confident, friendly, adaptable, enthusiastic, organised and reliable individuals who have a mature and professional attitude. Applicants must be able to work weekends and have access to a car and stereo/PA.
Excellent rates of pay for successful applicants. Only individuals who are committed and hard working need apply.
A Funky Feet Enhanced CRB Disclosure will be required by successful applicants before teaching.
Essential:
Experience of teaching children;
Ability in street dance;
Access to a car and stereo / PA;
Confident, fun, friendly and hard working;
Mature and professional attitude;
Willing to attend training;
Celebrate diversity and challenge discrimination;
Safe dance technique.
Desirable:
Cheerleading experience;
Children’s entertainment experience;
Relevant qualifications such as BA in Dance, REPS / Exercise to Music or teacher training;
Child protection training.
Interested applicants should email teach@funkyfeetunlimited.co.uk with your CV and a short paragraph summarising your experience for more details.
Closes Saturday 30 July 2011 Paid (£15k-20k pro rata) Part time
Friday, 15 April 2011
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
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Dance Instructor required by Sport 4 Life UK
Sport 4 Life are looking for a highly skilled Dance Instructor to deliver their Us Girls project - a structured programme of dance classes that aims to support women aged 16-25 years old to get active. Classes will focus on providing women with a medium-high impact cardio-vascular workout, while simultaneously having fun learning dance moves in a group setting. The project will consist of a mix of some or all of hip-hop classes, street dance classes, bollywood, salsa-cise classes, and zumba classes depending on the speciality and expertise of the chosen instructor.
Classes will be delivered across the city of Birmingham in a range of school and community venues, and will take place at weekends, evenings, and during the day. The newly appointed Dance Instructor will be employed on a part-time basis (18-20 hours per week) on a 12 month fixed–term contract from June 1st 2011 to May 31st 2012, and will earn a salary in the range of £16,000-£18,000 pro rata per annum depending on experience.
Sport 4 Life are looking for an exceptional candidate, who has an infectious passion and enthusiasm for dance instruction, who has top quality dance instruction abilities (with an expertise in the class types listed above), and who has an excellent track record as a community dance instructor. They are looking for a candidate who can engage with and relate to young women, and who is up for the challenge of delivering dance coaching in inner city Birmingham!
For further details, the full job advert, and the job application form, please visit the news section of Sport 4 Life's website: http://www.sport4life.org.uk/sport4life_news.html
Closes Wednesday 27 April 2011 Paid (£15k-20k pro rata) Part time
Contact: James Forrest james@sport4life.org.uk
Classes will be delivered across the city of Birmingham in a range of school and community venues, and will take place at weekends, evenings, and during the day. The newly appointed Dance Instructor will be employed on a part-time basis (18-20 hours per week) on a 12 month fixed–term contract from June 1st 2011 to May 31st 2012, and will earn a salary in the range of £16,000-£18,000 pro rata per annum depending on experience.
Sport 4 Life are looking for an exceptional candidate, who has an infectious passion and enthusiasm for dance instruction, who has top quality dance instruction abilities (with an expertise in the class types listed above), and who has an excellent track record as a community dance instructor. They are looking for a candidate who can engage with and relate to young women, and who is up for the challenge of delivering dance coaching in inner city Birmingham!
For further details, the full job advert, and the job application form, please visit the news section of Sport 4 Life's website: http://www.sport4life.org.uk/sport4life_news.html
Closes Wednesday 27 April 2011 Paid (£15k-20k pro rata) Part time
Contact: James Forrest james@sport4life.org.uk
Friday, 4 March 2011
Lead Dance Artist for integrated group required
WANTED IN2DANCE Lead Dance Artist and Mentor Opportunity
Bidford on Avon, South Warwickshire
A lead dance artist is required to lead weekly sessions with an integrated dance group for adults with and without disabilities in Bidford on Avon. The lead artist will also be required to Mentor an emerging artist for the duration of the contract (May 2011 to Feb 2012).
hft is a charity that supports people with learning difficulties across England. They support people with a range of abilities and needs from profound and multiple physical and learning disabilities to those with a mild learning disability. They provide support for people in their own homes via a supported living service and also through registered residential care, and a Day Opportunities service that enables people to access the local community. Some of the people hft support engaged in a previous dance project run by Warwickshire County Arts Service and found it enormously beneficial and great fun. So they are pleased to be working in partnership with
Warwickshire County Council on this BLF funded project.
The project aims to:
1. Explore and extend the movement, choreographic experience of adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and people living in the local community.
2. Develop personal and social skills including confidence, team building and communication.
3. To provide the opportunity for an emerging community dance practitioner to be mentored by an experienced dance artist in the area of dance and disability and towards becoming Group leader/choreographer.
Project Description
hft are seeking a lead dance artist to work one half day per week running dance & choreographic sessions on Thursdays morning 10.15- 12.45 for 30 weeks and who will mentor to an emerging dance artist. They expect up to 16 people to take part in each session (this will include people with learning disabilities supported by Hft and people with learning or physical disabilities from other social care settings, care staff and members of the local general community). Project monitoring will be designed and delivered by Hft with the support of the lead and the emerging dance artists.
At the end of each term a short informal showing will enable participants to share achievements
with family, friends and staff (a possible venue of a local college is presently under negotiation).
The emerging dance artist is a member of staff from hftBidford-on-Avon, South Warwickshire
(border) and a dance graduate, and the Lead Artist will support her to extend her knowledge, skills and confidence enabling her to gradually take on more leadership and responsibility for the group activities and by Week 24 we envisage that she will be delivering the dance sessions observed, guided and supported by the lead dance artist. The mentor relationship will be supported by Dancescape.
Bidford on Avon, South Warwickshire
A lead dance artist is required to lead weekly sessions with an integrated dance group for adults with and without disabilities in Bidford on Avon. The lead artist will also be required to Mentor an emerging artist for the duration of the contract (May 2011 to Feb 2012).
hft is a charity that supports people with learning difficulties across England. They support people with a range of abilities and needs from profound and multiple physical and learning disabilities to those with a mild learning disability. They provide support for people in their own homes via a supported living service and also through registered residential care, and a Day Opportunities service that enables people to access the local community. Some of the people hft support engaged in a previous dance project run by Warwickshire County Arts Service and found it enormously beneficial and great fun. So they are pleased to be working in partnership with
Warwickshire County Council on this BLF funded project.
The project aims to:
1. Explore and extend the movement, choreographic experience of adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and people living in the local community.
2. Develop personal and social skills including confidence, team building and communication.
3. To provide the opportunity for an emerging community dance practitioner to be mentored by an experienced dance artist in the area of dance and disability and towards becoming Group leader/choreographer.
Project Description
hft are seeking a lead dance artist to work one half day per week running dance & choreographic sessions on Thursdays morning 10.15- 12.45 for 30 weeks and who will mentor to an emerging dance artist. They expect up to 16 people to take part in each session (this will include people with learning disabilities supported by Hft and people with learning or physical disabilities from other social care settings, care staff and members of the local general community). Project monitoring will be designed and delivered by Hft with the support of the lead and the emerging dance artists.
At the end of each term a short informal showing will enable participants to share achievements
with family, friends and staff (a possible venue of a local college is presently under negotiation).
The emerging dance artist is a member of staff from hftBidford-on-Avon, South Warwickshire
(border) and a dance graduate, and the Lead Artist will support her to extend her knowledge, skills and confidence enabling her to gradually take on more leadership and responsibility for the group activities and by Week 24 we envisage that she will be delivering the dance sessions observed, guided and supported by the lead dance artist. The mentor relationship will be supported by Dancescape.
Lead Dance Artists’ main responsibilities:
• Lead weekly dance sessions for the group
• Act as Mentor to Emerging Dance Artist and meet at the end of each session to discuss observations, learning objectives etc
• Choreograph and devise a short performance to be shared at the end of each term
• Support monitoring & evaluation of the project.
Additional Activity TBC
Funding is also presently being negotiated to provide the participants with a summer two-day
residency with a professional dance company.
Venue:
Hft Resource Centre, 7 Waterloo Road, Bidford on Avon, B50 4JP
NB: One performance may take place at a local college.
Timetable:
If you are considering applying for this position you must be available between May 2011 and Feb 2012 to run dance and mentoring sessions, Thursdays 10.15-12.45.
Term One: 12 weeks May 5th to July 21st 2011
Term Two: 12 weeks September 15th to 8th December 2011
Term Three: 6 weeks January 5th to 23rd February 2012
Lead Dance Artist Essential Requirements:
• Enthusiasm and a passion for working with people in integrated settings
• At least two years successful track record of preparing & delivering community dance sessions for adults in an integrated setting (with adults with and without learning disabilities, adults with and without physical disabilities), which lead to informal showings of work.
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments for dance activities in a non-dance environment with people of different abilities
• Enthusiasm for and experience of mentoring emerging community dance practitioner/s
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation processes
• Reliable travel arrangements
• Public Liability Insurance to a minimum of £5 million
• A willingness to work within hft's policies and guidance
• An understanding of equal opportunities and confidentiality and procedures relating to working with vulnerable adults
• A CRB check less than two years old and who is prepared to undertake a CRB with hft
Lead Dance Artist Desirable Requirements:
• Experience/understanding of working with adults with autism
• Experience of mentoring in the specialised area of dance and disability
Fee:
Contract for 30 half days dance and mentoring session: £3,000
Travel expenses (£100 per term) £300
Invoices will be required monthly.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this project please supply:
• A professional CV
• A statement which demonstrates your knowledge and experience related to the required essentials and desirables, please also confirm your availability
• Details of two referees who have knowledge/experience of your work with dance and disabled people/integrated groups
Please note: If you are invited to interview you will be required to bring a CRB and Public Liability Insurance Certificate.
Deadline for applications: 12pm March 16th 2011
For more info please contact: Phil Knowles, email Philip.knowles@hft.org.uk, tel 01789 772141
Please send applications to: Cathryn Ravenhall WCC, E&E, County Arts Service, PO Box 43,
Warwick CV34 4SX
Friday, 10 December 2010
Dance Artists required to deliver After School Classes in Shropshire
Professional Dance Artists Required
To deliver after school Dance Classes across Shropshire
This project requires 7 professional dance artists based in the West Midlands who are experienced in and able to teach at least one of the following dance styles:
Street / Hip-hop
Modern / Contemporary
English Folk
Kathak (Indian Dance)
Chinese
Project description:
Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Council are currently working in partnership with DanceXchange and Youth Dance England to develop, support and champion dance for children and young people within the sub-region.
During January to March 2011, dance classes will be set up within 17 primary and secondary schools across Shropshire.
This project is designed to help enable schools who have an interest in developing dance, to set-up a regular programme of dance activity as part of their Extended Schools remit.
Aimed at all young people, from the ages of 5 to 19, the dance classes which will cover a range of dance styles and genres will take place out of school hours, over the course of ten weeks (a term). Schools will host one class per week, lasting one hour.
Each participating school will be offered a taster dance workshop, prior to the dance classes starting. These will take place during the school day and provide an opportunity to promote the classes and recruit interested participants.
To deliver after school Dance Classes across Shropshire
This project requires 7 professional dance artists based in the West Midlands who are experienced in and able to teach at least one of the following dance styles:
Street / Hip-hop
Modern / Contemporary
English Folk
Kathak (Indian Dance)
Chinese
Project description:
Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Council are currently working in partnership with DanceXchange and Youth Dance England to develop, support and champion dance for children and young people within the sub-region.
During January to March 2011, dance classes will be set up within 17 primary and secondary schools across Shropshire.
This project is designed to help enable schools who have an interest in developing dance, to set-up a regular programme of dance activity as part of their Extended Schools remit.
Aimed at all young people, from the ages of 5 to 19, the dance classes which will cover a range of dance styles and genres will take place out of school hours, over the course of ten weeks (a term). Schools will host one class per week, lasting one hour.
Each participating school will be offered a taster dance workshop, prior to the dance classes starting. These will take place during the school day and provide an opportunity to promote the classes and recruit interested participants.
Requirements:
- Dance training to higher education level or at least 2 years experience delivering dance classes. - This can include part-time work, i.e. one hour a week for 2 years.
- Have choreographic experience
- Experience in facilitating the creativity of young people
All applicants must be interested and committed to the project, be available to deliver dance after school from January to March 2011 and meet all the requirements listed.
Fee
The Dance Artists will be paid £35 per hour, for eleven sessions per school (one taster during the school day and ten classes after school). Artists may be appointed to work at more than one school. This fee is inclusive of all expenses, no additional payment will be paid for travel etc.
The artists will be appointed on a freelance basis and will be responsible for their own tax and National Insurance contributions.
Application Procedure
The deadline for receipt of submissions is Wednesday 15th December 2010. Please include:
A current CV
Names and addresses of two referees who can provide evidence of the quality of your work and the way in which you work with children and young people.
A short proposal of no more than 1000 words detailing how you meet the requirements above.
Please note that because of the nature of this work successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check, which will form part of the contract and will be arranged and paid for by Shropshire Council.
Send completed applications to:
Misha Crawford, Arts Development Service, Shropshire Council,
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND
Please also send a copy of your application by email to: shrop.youthdance@googlemail.com
For more information please contact: Misha Crawford, Youth Dance Contact at Shropshire Council for an informal discussion or more details on 01743 255938 or email shrop.youthdance@googlemail.com
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