A picture of dance provision in England is to be created through a mapping exercise detailing projects and activities across the country. Arts Council England (ACE) says that the exercise is its “biggest ever consultation on dance”, which comprises separate surveys for venues, local authorities and those working in dance. The results will be used to “influence the Arts Council’s future funding of dance and help create a stronger and more sustainable artform”. Director of Dance Strategy Janet Archer said that ACE needed to “pin down facts so we can monitor growth, and keep track of how dance performs against other artforms”. The mapping project will be completed by March 2009.
w: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dancemapping
Published: 15-12-2008