DfE announces National Centre for Arts and Music Education
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Artistic director steps down from DanceEast
BRENDAN KEANEY will step down as artistic director and chief executive of DanceEast in July after 14 years in post. Initially a fr…
What do we mean by producing dance?
In the second of this series looking at the challenges of producing dance, ’Funmi Adewole, Rachel Krische and Efrosini Protopapa…
New Adventures confirms executive director alongside new board members
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures has welcomed six new trustees and permanently appointed JENNIE GREEN as executive director. Gree…
Central School of Ballet celebrates funding boost
London’s Central School of Ballet is receiving an increase in funding from its long-term supporter, Leverhulme Trust. The multi-…
Chief executive departs Dundee Rep for National Theatre Scotland
Executive director and joint chief executive of Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre LIAM SINCLAIR will leave the organisation la…
Performing arts leaders departing roles at highest rate since 2018
At least 44 leaders within the performing arts sector moved on from their roles last year, the highest number since 2018, analysis…
Leading arts organisations achieve sustainability standard
Performing arts organisations, including the National Theatre, Royal Ballet and Opera and the Royal Shakespeare Company, have achi…
Early years: Thriving through movement
Daniel Fulvio is director of community partnerships at Rambert. Here he shares a pioneering dance project that aims to equip young…
National Youth Ballet appoints artistic director
The National Youth Ballet (NYB) has announced that AMELIA O’HARA will step up to the role of artistic director of its Residentia…
Decolonising dance: Broadening perspectives for tomorrow’s audiences
Dance needs decolonising for its long-term sustainability. But what does that mean? asks Sarah Shead, director and creative produc…
Royal Academy of Dance welcomes new chief executive
ELIZABETH HONER has been appointed chief executive of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), succeeding TIM ARTHUR, who stood down from…
Birmingham Royal Ballet CEO to step down due to ill health
Birmingham Royal Ballet CEO CAROLINE MILLER will step down due to ill health. PAUL JAMES has been appointed acting CEO with immedi…
DanceWest unveils leadership changes as founder steps down
JULIA FITZELLE has been announced as the new director of DanceWest, following the departure of its founder and chief executive, RO…
Community arts centre in Kent in danger of closure
The community centre behind Maidstone’s first Pride festival is in danger of closing. Kent Online reports that Harmony, which was…
YDance announces co-CEOs in leadership model change
YDance has announced that its executive and artistic directors, KELLY SHEARER and ANNA KENRICK, will take on enhanced roles as co-…
Producing dance: Hanging on, building back, reimagining?
As a small subsector of the performing arts, dance faces unprecedented challenges. Through his dance network, choreographer and ac…
Northern Ballet Sinfonia: Musicians fear for its future
Members of the 27-piece Northern Ballet Sinfonia fear for its future following the recent announcement of a cost-saving “strateg…
Northern Ballet and Opera North in partnership talks
Northern Ballet has announced plans for a “strategic partnership” with Opera North that would see its dancers perform alongsid…
Harrods boss resigns from Opera House board
The Managing Director of Harrods has apologised and stepped back from his role as a trustee of Royal Ballet and Opera amid an inde…
DanceEast receives £50k grant for new commissions
DanceEast has been awarded £50,159 from the Jerwood Foundation towards its commissioning programme over an 18-month period….
Derby dance company enters liquidation
National Portfolio Organisation Déda has entered voluntary insolvency due to financial issues. The announcement follows research…
Dance therapy group receives £120,000 grant
An arts organisation in Chester has been awarded more than £120,000 to work with more people in addiction and mental health…
Review of dance ecology in Wales to launch
Arts Council of Wales says the country's dance ecology has been 'fragile' since before the Covid pandemic.
