Career Inspiration Event in Leeds

DCD is ambitious for dancers’ futures.

The Inspiration Event Leeds will include a morning workshop with Nicolette Wilson-Clarke, plus an awesome afternoon line-up of artists performing, speaking and sharing films and stories, including Company Chameleon and Northern Ballet.

When:                 Friday 7 June, 10am-5pm

For those unable to join us for the full day it is possible to attend the morning only (workshop) 10am-1.30pm or afternoon only (panel, film, performance, networking) 2.30-5pm. This choice can be indicated when booking.

Where:               Yorkshire Dance

Booking:             Click here

Cost:                    FREE

The morning workshop will use a combination of self exploration, partner work, gentle movement and coaching exercises, to offer insight into tools that can support creating a sustainable practice, with self compassion.

In the afternoon, a panel of speakers will discuss their careers in dance and beyond, and how they’ve forged their own unique pathways. Panel line-up: Dickson Mbi, Anthony Missen, Sandrine Monin, Pippa Moore MBE and Kevin Edward Turner.

The event will be an opportunity for dancers to learn more about the career development programmes and retraining grants DCD offers for dancers, and to talk informally with members of staff. It will also be an opportunity for dancers to connect with peers and reflect on their individual career trajectories; as well as to consider and explore new opportunities, in order to realise their full potential.

The Career Inspiration Event is FREE and bursaries are available for travel, childcare and accessibility needs or adjustments. Bursaries can be applied for when booking. The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions please contact: dancers@thedcd.org.uk 

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The Inspiration Event forms part of DCD’s 50^th Anniversary programme and follows similar events held recently in Swindon and Birmingham, in partnership with Swindon Dance, The Jam Festival and Sampad. This Event is delivered in partnership with Yorkshire Dance and supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and by the Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund.