For Dance Professionals

Dance in Leeds (c) Lizzie Coombes

Yorkshire Dance provides the following resources for artists

  • The Professional Bulletin & information sharing
  • Residencies
  • Workshops
  • The Dance Network
  • Standby Space
  • Choreographic Platform
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Support and Advice

The Professional Bulletin

Read the latest edition here, containing highlights of forthcoming events at Yorkshire Dance and across the region, professional development opportunities, What’s On information and lots more.

Residencies

Yorkshire Dance offers residencies to artists and companies throughout the year, with flexible access to the studio, together with use of equipment, support and feedback. Yorkshire Dance are currently looking for artists to be in residence during Summer 2012 (May – Aug). Application forms and more information can now be downloaded. The deadline for all applications is midday on Monday 19 March 2012. Please return by post or email to katherinetate@yorkshiredance.com

Workshops

We have decided not to run a full programme of one-off workshops for the time being, though we’ve got some very exciting ones coming up as part of Juncture. Keep checking our Professional Classes page or sign up to our Mailing List to receive all the latest information. You can also out the Improvisation Exchange blog here.

The Dance Network

The Dance Network was setup in 2007 following a consultation between Yorkshire Dance and dance professionals in the region. The aim was to establish a group who could support one another in work and career whilst also contributing to the development of activities and services Yorkshire Dance offer professionals. Almost 3 years down the line, Yorkshire Dance still meet bi-monthly with the network. The network is open so people can join as they wish by contacting Lauren Houghton, Projects & Programmes Co-ordinator, on laurenhoughton@yorkshiredance.com

The meetings take on many different forms, sometimes providing a safe place for artists to share project plans and other times leading on training for topics such as networking, coaching, reflective practice and funding applications amongst others.

Choreographic Platform

Established in 1996, the Choreographic Platform is part of Yorkshire Dance’s professional development programme for regional artists. An important part of the platform is feedback and if chosen to take part, you will receive feedback from arts professionals in a structured and safe environment.

In November 2010, Yorkshire Dance presented Live Bites, a choreographic platform showcasing some of the latest developments in small scale contemporary dance with artists from Yorkshire, Scotland and the North East.

Professional Development Opportunities

Yorkshire Dance works to provide a range of ways in which professional dance artists can develop their career skills, both inside and outside the studio.

Support and Advice

Any artist can make an appointment with Kirsty Redhead, our Artist Development and Project Manager, to discuss their artistic career development. To arrange a meeting please call 0113 243 9867 or e-mail kirstyredhead@yorkshiredance.com