Cuts framework to guide LAs
Local authorities considering cutting funding to voluntary and community organisations will have to consult, engage with the bodie…
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Standards in community dance
I was recently invited to observe a dance lesson taking place as part of a community education programme. Although the artists kne…
No change is good news
Roger Tomlinson on our story about audience development
If this is failure, we could do with a lot more of it
David Brownlee on our audience development story
At least two to tango
Ildikó Takács considers how the universal language of dance can encourage cross-cultural collaboration and work
What is a dance manager?
At a first glance, the question above might appear a strange one. It’s fairly apparent to anyone working in dance what the role of…
All in this together
William Shaw describes a project where even the local residents joined in to make it successful
New Work Place scheme for dancers
Dance development programme responds to the needs of independent practitioners
Breaking down the barriers
Ruth Stevenson and Hannah Biggs explore how to make the arts more accessible for people with mental health problems
Prices up, attendance down
Ticket prices continued to rise in London, boosting revenue but losing audiences, according to the latest figures from the Society…
Taking the lead
Alexandra Bennett and Miranda Stearn describe the challenges of planning for the Cultural Olympiad in an Outer London borough on t…
Looking ahead
Charlotte Brennan explains how a Cultural Olympiad dance project will leave a lasting legacy
Dancing fever
"A project dedicated to the health and well-being of top level dancers is gathering momentum. A £30,000 donation…
Attendance and participation in Northern Ireland
According to figures just released by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI), 75% of Northern Ireland’s population atte…
Helen Shute’s Gurus
John Ashford Hofesh Shechter once said to me, “John Ashford is your Rabbi”, and it’s true. Short on spiritual gu…
Case study: Dancing to a different tune
Ana Abad Carlés considers why there is a lack of female choreographers
Women beware women
Are there any legal sticking points that arts organisations need to be aware of if they cater exclusively to women? Keith Arrowsmi…
Women beware women
WEB EXCLUSIVE CASE STUDY: Are there any legal sticking points that arts organisations need to be aware of if they cater exclusivel…
Support grows for the arts in Wales
There has been a significant increase in arts engagement, attendance and participation in the arts in Wales since 2005, according…
Job Ladder
Sanjivan Kohli on the route he took to his current role
Progress and profit
Sarah Thelwall outlines clear models on how to develop mixed income streams for your organisation
It’s the taking part that counts …
Ninety-nine per cent of 11–15 year olds attended or participated in an arts event in the past year, along with 97% of 5&ndas…
My Gurus
Lauren Scholey reveals the people who have inspired her most
My Gurus – Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp
Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp reveals the people who have most inspired him
