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Watch and listen to these film and radio clips exploring dancer career transition…
Professional dancer and astrophysicist Merritt Moore speaks to DCD about not having to choose between your passions.
A short film exploring the work of DCD and the experience of dancer transition.
A moving and powerful short film that follows the emotional arc of feelings faced by dancers as they move towards and
through the end of their performing career. Featuring DCD supported dancer, Eve Mutso. Written and directed by Emma Flett.
DCD supported dancers talk about their transition from a performance career, featuring filming at a DCD EVOLVE
workshop - Al Jazeera English reports.
Exclusive DCD interview where dancer and choreographer Akram Khan reflects on his own transition
away from a performance career.
A gripping BBC Radio 4 documentary examining dancer transition and featuring DCD - A Falling Tree production.
BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today Programme’ explores dancer transition including interviews with DCD supported dancers and DCD’s
Director of Coaching Isabel Mortimer (segment begins at 53 min into the programme).
Director of The Royal Ballet
CEO and Artistic Director of Scottish Ballet
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Blog
13 May 2022
Mental Health Awareness Week
Hi, my name is Lucy, Support & Programmes Manager at Dancers’ Career Development. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week which is extremely important to me as DCD’s Mental Health First Aider. It’s important for the whole team, for our community and the work we do.
16 Mar 2022
What to expect at a Skills for Living webinar
Are you thinking of attending our ACT3 Skills for Living webinar? Or have you already attended an in-person workshop and are wondering how the digital version works? Find out more here...
16 Dec 2021
Gratitude
As we move towards DCD’s 50th Anniversary in 2023, there is much more to do and we have big ideas for the future. As DCD navigates this journey, I will continue to be grateful for every conversation and connection that gives us the opportunity to do better for all dancers.