Belly dancing beats ballroom
Annabel Turpin reports on how ARC’s silver programme is responsive to the needs of the target group − and that&rs…
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BollyWalking to better health
‘Ageing artfully’ has introduced vulnerable older people to BollyWalking. Christina Christou and John Pinder of Akadem…
Old and young unite
Jane Coyle tells how DU Dance’s inter-generational programme has recently seen a dance performance by women of all ages, inc…
Speak up for dance
Neil Nisbet says tweeting links to petitions is a poor substitute for consistent participation by the dance sector in discussions…
Dance leaders focus on dance
Positive thinking among dance leaders, who make an international commitment to collaboration.
Cross channel dance initiative launched
A new scheme to link dancers in South West England with those in Normandy and Brittany aims to stimulate artistic innovation and c…
ACE is ace, says ACE
Internal report gives Arts Council England a clean bill of health in relation to Artists Taking the Lead in Yorkshire.
Keep dancing
Linda Jasper calls for the proposed EBacc qualification to include the opportunity for young people to continue to study dance.
Scotland faces dance challenges
Amateur dance is thriving but skills shortages and lack of scope for career development are holding back the professional sector.
Trinity Laban and Candoco join forces on inclusive practice
A partnership between two major dance organisations has been launched to tackle limited representation for disabled people i…
Arts engagement up
Engagement with the arts grew in both England and Scotland during 2011, according to the latest figures released by the DCMS and t…
Drama and dance remain on the sidelines
The draft programmes of study for the new primary national curriculum in English, while giving detailed specifications of what pup…
Passing by
How do ‘accidental audiences’ for art in public spaces experience performances and what impact does it have? Richard Turpin ex…
Shaping places
By working with artists and arts organisations, developers can gain the support of both local communities and planners. Alex Homfr…
Weakly waged
As arts organisations endure the knock-on effects of funding cuts, Lise Smith discusses the potential risks of skimping on salarie…
Shaping places
By working with artists and arts organisations, developers can gain the support of both local communities and planners. Alex Homfr…
Cross-channel collaboration
Geography has been no barrier to artistic ambition for Lakes Alive, the international Cultural Olympiad programme bringing street…
When artists move in
Sarah Brigham explains how the artistic spirit thrives and opportunities multiply when artists inhabit their own creative space
Stepping out
Mean Feet Dance’s One Step Forward pilot project offered creative dance tasters, short courses and performance opportunities to…
Strength in numbers
This year’s British Dance Edition is hosted by eight partners, from all across London. Lise Smith describes their experiences of…
ACE touring grants aim to improve access
New work for children and young people dominates the list of first-round awards
A talented Work Place
Kenneth Tharp explains the different ways that The Place nurtures the careers of talented dance professionals
A moving experience
Tessa Gordziejko sees Yorkshire’s Cultural Olympiad programme as providing a new model for future producer-curated programmes
Reasons to be cheerful
Cath Wilkins looks to the future for inclusive dance
