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Structured Learning WB 31/10/22 An excellent choreographic opportunity, click here for information. DEADLINE for applications is 5 th December. Please read the guidance notes carefully.  Comment below to let me know if you are interested in applying.

REMINDER: important dates Reminder of dates for next half term. Please make sure these are all in your diary! Friday 18th   November ​ (lesson time) Zoonation Workshop Wednesday 23 rd  November 4:15-6:30pm U14 Choreography deadline/ Studio performance (Hot Feet dances  selected) ​ Hot Feet t echnical rehearsals: Friday 2nd   December 9-6pm Monday 5th   December 9-6pm Hot Feet show dates: Tuesday 6th   December  4pm – 9:30pm Wednesday 7th   December   4pm – 9:30pm

Dance and Dementia For those of you wanting to develop a career in dance and healthcare, this is a really interesting company to know about. The Blair Academy are a company of dancers who have been exploring the social, emotional and cognitive benefits of dance for people living with dementia.  A really interesting website to read. Click here for more information.

Structured Learning WB 17/10/22 Do you know who these people are? Take some time to consider the barriers that these individuals have broken down in order to make a significant contribution to the dance world.   Carry out some more research on these people and share some examples of other people that you think we should all know about too.  Post any useful links that you discover in the comments below.  Misty Copeland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXIapH9kc20&t=6s Alvin Ailey https://www.alvinailey.org/about/history Kendrick Sandy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3QVnPByx6Yk56xPp7lkQ6Kg/kenrick-sandy   The Royal Ballet Dancers https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/2021/11/01/celebrating-black-history-month-2/

Dancer healthcare and wellbeing This week we have celebrated World Mental Health Day. Dancers healthcare and wellbeing is being well supported now within the industry.  Consider the pressure that those involved in the industry put themselves under and take to familiarise yourself with the support that is available.  Are you considering a career in dance healthcare which is a growing sector within our industry? Click here  for more information.  

Hypermobility For some of you hypermobility causes extreme stress on the body. Take time to understand physical conditions that dancers may experience.  This is particularly important for those who may intend to perform or teach in the future. Find the hypermobility factsheet on SharePoint by clicking  here .

STRUCTURED LEARNING WB 10/10/22 Click here to join Sadlers Wells in celebrating Black Dance!  

Jobs in dance The Royal Ballet are recruiting for a Strength and Conditioning Coach   An example of a non-performance dance role that some of you may be interested in. Look at the details and get an idea of the types of roles out there that support dance and healthcare. Click here  for the vacancy.

Celebrating Black History Month We all have a responsibility in Dance to make sure that Diversity is real and never just a ‘Buzz’ word.  Use this month to educate yourselves, be inspired by and enjoy the amazing contributions that individuals and groups have made to the dance world.  If you discover an interesting article or are inspired by a dance work then feel free to share. Click here  for Pointe Black article Click here  for the Phoenix Dance Theatre