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Training & Skills Development

Online Inspiration - Talks, Workshops & Panel Discussions

Following on from the successful learning & skills program as part of the previous DLG project ‘Critical Mass What’s Next 22-24’, DLG has evaluated and consulted the Steering Group to identify key topics that we want to explore.

 

We will be engaging exciting artists, facilitators and companies, extending into international reach, offering opportunity to share their work and knowledge to inspire the sector in crucial areas.

 

The series of monthly sessions will be a mixture of free & 'pay what you can', mostly online with a few in-person options. We hope there is something for everyone, offering opportunities to learn, share and grow, up-skilling the region & beyond.

 

For the first time, sessions will be opened nationally & internationally to have wider reach and connectivity with the dance sector. 

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​November: The Future of Arts Leadership (A Panel Discussion)

Zoom, 'Pay what you can'

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The Programme:

More information & booking links will be added once the sessions have been confirmed with each of the speakers.

 

​Monday 28 October: International Collaboration: We are Epic Indonesian Exchange & Synergy by Mark Smith: South African Exchange

Zoom, FREE

10am - 11:30am UK time (5pm-6:30pm Indonesia, 11am-12:30pm South Africa)

BSL Interpreted

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December: Touring– ‘You’ve got a show, so what?’ A how to guide on securing bookings from those who have grown from small works to large scale regular & sustainable touring

TBC in-person​, 'Pay what you can'

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January: Elevating Youth Voices in the Arts – In this dynamic and inclusive virtual workshop, we’ll dive into how arts organisations can truly amplify the voices of young people.

Zoom, delivered by Participation People

  • Session 1: For Organisations

  • Session 2: For Young People

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February - Disabled International Inspiration / Individual or company offering insight into exceptional inclusive practice.​

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March: Producing Hubs – the what, the who and the where

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April: From CMG22 to now – what’s new with Mega Events? Hear from key players such as the Paralympic Opening Ceremony 2024 / Athletics Championships Bham 2025 / Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 / Invictus Games Bham 2027 

Bursary Opportunity for Midlands-based artists

Apply for up to £100 towards courses & training that will benefit you as an artist, thus contributing to a stronger, more skilled region of dance professionals.

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There is support for a maximum of 20 individuals.

Examples of Eligible Courses
This is just a suggestion list to give you an idea of the type of training we will support, but it can be any relevant training delivered.
Criteria for applying

  • You must be working in the dance sector in some capacity.

  • The training must happen, or have happened between October 2024 and March 2025.

  • The training must relate to inclusive practice, or skills building as a leader in the region.

  • The training can happen outside of the region, but must bring skills and practice back to the region.

  • You must provide evidence of your booked place to receive the bursary.

  • You can only apply & be successful once.

 

You will be contacted within 2 weeks if you have been successful with your bursary application. *Please note, you may be offered a smaller contribution amount depending on funds available.

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If you are unsure about booking a place on a course and your eligibility for receiving funds, please get in touch with sophie@fabric.dance to enquire about suitability and likliehood.

 

To apply for a bursary reimbursement, please complete the below expression of interest form.

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