Work Place artists announced:
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
The Place has announced the first group of artists of Work Place, its new programme supporting professional choreographers.
New Adventures Choreographer Award:
Tuesday, 14 June 2011The shortlist for the New Adventures Choreographer award, launched to celebrate Matthew Bourne’s 50th birthday, has been announced.
Gary Avis and Friends:
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
On September 11, The Royal Ballet’s Gary Avis (pictured) will hold a gala evening at the Regent Theatre, Ipswich, in support of The Hunger Project.
£30,000 bursary for young artists:
Tuesday, 07 June 2011IdeasTap, the online arts and funding organisation, has teamed up with Sky Arts to launch a new bursary for young artists.
From hip hop to basketball:
Tuesday, 07 June 2011Voices in the Alleyway, a new hip hop drama, opens at London’s Cochrane Theatre this week. The show mixes contemporary dance theatre with basketball freestyle.
Balletboyz Bootcamp:
Wednesday, 25 May 2011The Balletboyz will hold their first Bootcamp for boys this summer. The company’s ballet master and two company dancers will lead five days of intensive dance, alongside master sessions with directors Michael Nunn and William Trevitt.
Summer House at The Place:
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
From July to September, The Place launches Summer House, a new festival of learning, sharing and performance. Artists and enthusiasts of all ages and abilities will come together to form a community, sharing in the dance created and performed at The Place.
BBC fund's support for dance:
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
The BBC Performing Arts Fund is launching two new schemes in support of dance, Community Dance and Dance Fellowships. The fund, a BBC charity committed to developing new performing arts talent in the UK, will be awarding up to £350,000 in grants through the two schemes. This is the first time the charity has supported dance groups and individuals.
