Physically integrated dance summer intensive 2008, USA March 21, 2008

Please contact listed organizations directly for information and to apply.  Canada Community Dance shares information but doesn’t act as a middlewoman. Get in touch directly, make connections with the source! Thanks, and good luck.  – Robyn

PHYSICALLY INTEGRATED DANCE
SUMMER INTENSIVE
August 3 – 10, 2008

AXIS Dance Company is hosting it’s 3rd Summer Intensive August 3 – 10, 2008 at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, Oakland, CA.  AXIS and Eric Kupers of the CSUEB Dance Department will teach physically integrated contact improvisation, technique, choreography, performance, as well as site-specific dance.  The intensive will culminate with an informal performance by workshop attendees and faculty.

People ages 18 and up, of all dance levels and experience, with and without physical disabilities are invited to attend. All participants will be selected through an application process. Please download and send a completed application form AND resume or curriculum vitae of dance, theater, and/or athletic experience to the AXIS office at 1428 Alice Street, Ste. 200, Oakland, CA 94612 by the postmark deadline of June 15th.

Tuition for the workshop is $500. Limited full and partial scholarships will be made available. To apply for a full or partial scholarship participants should submit a letter of interest including a statement of financial need to accompany their application.

Tuition does not include the cost of accommodations. AXIS is reserving a block of hotel rooms in Oakland at a competitive room rate. We will make hotel information available to workshop registrants in early July. AXIS will make every effort to assist people in finding affordable accommodations including providing registrants with contact information of others who may wish to share a room for the length of the summer intensive.

If you have questions about the intensive and application process, or would like the application form mailed to you contact the AXIS office at (510) 625-0110, annika at axisdance.org

Dance Writing and Criticism Opportunity, UK March 21, 2008

Opportunity…

Calling aspiring dance critics interested in study at Master’s level. The University of Chichester is running a Master’s module in Dance Writing and Criticism at Sadler’s Wells on selected Friday evenings between April and July, and during the day on some Saturdays in Chichester.  If you are interested, why not book a place on the introductory evening at Sadler’s Wells on Friday 4 April at 7pm?

For further information about the content of the course; dates and cost, and how the module will give you points towards a full MA, contact Ann Nugent at a.nugent at chi.ac.uk or talk to her on 01243 816489. Messages can also be left with Annemarie Nichols on 01243 816485.

Professional Development: Green Coffee meeting, Coventry December 23, 2007

Green Coffee meeting, Coventry
This is a free open workshop for disabled and non-disabled dancers to share work in progress and to experiment
When? Saturday 12 January 2008
Follow this link to read more: http://www.communitydance.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=27757&isa=DBRow&op=show&dbview_id=17857

DVD: In the Moment December 23, 2007

A DVD about the arts and people with profound and multiple disabilities directed by Steve Shaw of Paddington Arts and produced by Mencap. The DVD looks at four companies who demonstrate some of the most exciting practice in the arts with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities: Oily Cart, Project Artworks, Soundabout and the Unlimited Company. In the Moment covers important considerations in terms of communication and practice. It is intended to inspire those responsible for services to look again at the creative processes they can make available that might enrich people’s lives. And we hope it will inspire more artists and organisations to become involved in this exciting area of work.
How much? £15
For more information: Contact: Mencap, Email: trading at mencap.org.uk, Web: http://www.mencap.org.uk/inthemoment

Conference – High Time: Leadership from a disability perspective December 23, 2007

High Time: Leadership from a disability perspective
Hosted by the Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP) and DALI (Disability Action Learning Initiative), High Time is an open dialogue for emerging and current disabled leaders within the creative and cultural sectors. Confirmed speakers are Dame Jane Campbell, Government Independent Living Review Panel; and Alison Walsh, Channel 4. Plus an open mic with other disabled leaders from the sector, a presentation or two and an opportunity to debate leadership issues from a disability perspective. This event will bring together key disabled leaders to discuss, explore and identify effective action to be taken in leadership.
When? Thursday 31 January 2008, 10.30am – 4.00pm
Where? Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
Booking deadline: Friday 11 January 2008
To book and for more information: Contact: Cultural Leadership Programme, Email: lydia at culturalleadership.org.uk, Tel: 020 7015 1835

Leading Dance with Older People Course December 23, 2007

Leading Dance with Older People Course
OCN Accredited

A Freedom in Dance course housed by lincolnshire dance

This inspiring course is designed for dance artists with an interest
in working with older people and health and community staff who wish
to extend their work with older people by integrating dance into
their practice.

With a focus on a peopled-centred approach, students will strengthen
their skills to enable them to provide creative, accessible workshops
and to encourage a sense of well-being within group members.

The course provides students with in-depth knowledge of the ageing
process and health and safety issues when working with older people,
as well as considering the benefits of particular dance activities.

Specialist practitioners provide high quality taught sessions two
days per month, incorporating both practical and theoretical
elements. Each candidate will undertake at least one placement either
in a residential home, or with active older people of 50 years plus.
The placement will be unpaid for at least 10 weeks. Additional
activities will require an average of 8 hours a week.

In 2008 there will be 2 courses:
• April-November : Rochdale (Hosted by Spiral Dance)
• October-April : Wellingore, Lincolnshire.
Cost: £850
For further information on attending or hosting the course:
01522 811811
freedom at lincolnshiredance.com
www.lincolnshiredance.com

Arts and Disability website launched, Northern Ireland December 6, 2007

Ats Council of Northern Ireland, 03 December 2007, Northern Ireland

 

International Day of Disabled People (Monday 3rd December) marked the launch of www.artsanddisability.com. “This first all-Ireland website contains information, resources and facts about Arts and Disability and was initiated by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon. The site is designed to be of practical use to anyone with an interest in arts and disability in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It showcases information for disabled artists, disability organisations, arts organizations and arts workers. In addition it will be useful for parents, families, advice workers and the wider community. www.artsanddisability.com includes a searchable directory and information about terminology and attitudes, legislation, improving access, disability equality training, support and funding.

Click here for more info about the launch.

Post-secondary studies in Community Arts practice! November 25, 2007

Thanks to Maria who sent me her collated list of post-secondary studies in Community Arts practice.

Maria wrote:

I have had time to do a little research and have found these programs in England:
De Montfort University (Leicester)- postgrad certificate in community arts practice
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/faculties/humanities/pg/pgd/cap_course_overview.jsp

University of Cumbria (Carlisle) – MA in Community Arts
http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/Courses/Coursesbylevel/Postgraduate/ArtDesignMedia/CommunityARts.aspx

Goldsmiths University of London (London)- MA/Postgrad certificate in Cross Sectorial & Community Arts
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/pg/ma-pgdip-pgcert-cross-sectoral-community-arts.php

In the U.S. Eastern University in PA, which is a christian school offers a Master’s in Urban Studies with a concentration in the arts: http://www.eastern.edu/academic/campolo/inst/urban/index.shtml

Thanks a lot Maria, hopefully this will help others in their interests…

R

Call for Papers: Conference for Creative Economy in Canada November 24, 2007

Call for Papers: Conference for Creative Economy in Canada Deadline – December 7 The conference Board of Canada and The Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada, are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the International Forum on Creative Economy. Papers are welcome in either of Canada’s official languages, French or English. This International Forum will include keynote speakers, presentations, lectures, and other activities aimed at examining recent evidence on the arts and cultural sector as an important engine of economic growth. Papers must address one or more of the four Forum themes listed below.  1. Creative Economy in Transition: Arts and Culture in Domestic and Global Markets

2. Measuring Arts and Culture as an Economic and Social Engine of a Country’s Wealth

3. Consumption Dynamics: Consumers Driving Change

4. Innovation and Research: Mobilizing New Practices

All abstract submissions should be provided by email to Barbara Fennessy at fennessy@conferenceboard.ca.

Job: Arts Admin Traineeship for Individuals from Minority Ethnic Background Resident in Scotland November 24, 2007

Arts Admin Traineeship for Individuals from Minority Ethnic Background Resident in Scotland

This traineeship is supported and funded by the Scottish Arts Council as part of its cultural diversity implementation strategy. The position will offer hands-on training opportunities in all aspects of arts administration for individuals of African, African-Caribbean, Asian or Chinese desc

Candidates must have:

• Enthusiasm for developing a career within the arts in Scotland
• A good educational qualification that meets higher education admission requirements

      or corresponding experience

 

Application packs and job descriptions are available from:

sheila@dancehouse.org   Tel:  0141 552 2442

 

Closing date:  Friday 14^th December 2007

 

This traineeship is covered by Section 37 and 38 of Race Relations Act (1976) as amended.

Re-advert, previous applicants need not re-apply.

November 13, 2007

Foundation for Community Dance in partnership with Dance South West and Take Art: Dance present:

This event will examine some of the issues dance artists deal with when working with older adults in a variety of settings, and features presentations, discussion groups, a practical workshop and a performance. Come along for a day of discussion with colleagues in the field, make new connections, and exchange information and experiences. Exclusively for Members of the Foundation for Community Dance and South West based dance artists and organisations, the day is free to attend!

Feedback Forum: 23rd November 2007 November 13, 2007

Feedback Forum

November 23, 2007  6.45pm – 9pm

 

 

 

Feedback Forum is an informal studio sharing, where choreographers of varying experience can show their new work to a small audience

FREE Event

BSL Interpreter: The evening will be signed by BSL interpreter Andrea Newlandwho will be present throughout the evening

Facilitator: Gill Clarke

FREE Refreshments will be provided from 6.30pm

Location: Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St George’s Road, London SE1 6ER

Reservations: Places limited, please contact Dawn to reserve your place at dawnt@siobhandavies.com  or 020-7091-9650

We are delighted to present three new works by:

Chisato Minamimura, Shamita Ray and Elena Molinaro

Community Dance Leaders Courses, Norwich November 12, 2007

Community Dance Leaders Courses

 6-8 December 2007

 3-5 April 2008

 at The Garage, Norwich

 

2 X 3 day learning and network events.

 

What are the Dance Leaders Courses?

The courses aim to provide and develop the knowledge and understanding of the skills and issues required for working in the community. They will be beneficial for both starting and established practitioners as they also offer the opportunity to brush up on skills, reinvigorate practice, and network with others.

 
Who are the courses for?

For anyone who wishes to develop their dance leadership skills. The courses are for dance practitioners including artists, youth/community workers, recent graduates and teachers.

 What will I learn?

Each level guarantees 20 hours of workshop time including active participation, group activities, discussions, observations and workshops.

 
Foundation Level: (December 2007)

Practical classes; dance with older people, early years, young people and disabled people; heath and safety; equality and diversity; working for yourself.

 
Development Level: (April 2008)

Practical classes; dance in challenging environments; planning, managing projects and evaluation; health and wellbeing; working collaboratively; teaching technique.

 

What will I gain from the courses?

 Both courses are certificated.

 You will acquire the practical knowledge and skills necessary to work safely and confidently in a range of community settings.

 Certificated completion of the courses will also provide evidence to potential employers of your professional competence and awareness of relevant issues.

 
Cost

£95 per course (save £20 if you pay for both courses together £170)

 
For booking and further details about the content and timetable for each course

please contact Norfolk Dance on 01603 28 33 99 or visit www.norfolkdance.co.uk