Alvin Ailey dancers on Rue Montorgueil in Paris – a timely reminder that one day we'll be back dancing on the streets ❤ We've curated a playlist of NOWNESS dance films that speak to us in times of isolation. Watch here ➡ sadl.rs/2YdThs8 #IDD2020 #DanceConnects

As part of #InternationalDanceDay we are sharing 4 NEW filmed resources created as part of our ongoing CPD offer Film 1: Iona Waite of @ACE_dance_music talks to artist and practitioner @LucysamHaighton about enabling creative engagement online bit.ly/2W86mjX

Here's the second of our short videos to mark #InternationalDanceDay! Now we're taking a look back at 2019's Primary Schools Dance Festival 👀 And we can't wait to bring the festival back in 2021 😀

We're looking for organisations in NI & ROI to take part in the Covid-19 ‘After the Interval’ survey that we’re working on with Katy Raines to uncover audience views on returning to arts events, booking tickets & missing out on live events during lockdown. wewillthrive.co.uk/resources/blog…

Theatre and Dance professionals - thinking of applying to ACNI's Artists Emergency Programme? Many of you won't have completed a funding application before & these are stressful times. DON'T BE PUT OFF! Email & we'll arrange a phone chat - [email protected]

New £1.5m Emergency Fund w/ Freelands Foundation opens 7 May for artists & freelancers in Eng and NI experiencing financial hardship, incl those not eligible for existing public funds a-n.co.uk/news/freelands…

.@theatre_ni and Dance Resource Base are delighted to announce that we have merged successfully to become a new, stronger support agency for theatre and dance in Northern Ireland called ‘Theatre and Dance NI’. Read the full statement here: bit.ly/TheatreAndDance

Newly formed sectoral support organisation Theatre and Dance NI. We’re so lucky to have this team working away on behalf of our sector. They are priceless. Wishing you all the best with this new phase.

BIG CONGRATULATIONS! to Dance Resource Base & @theatre_ni on the announcement of their successful merger into a new support agency! Arts Council of Northern Ireland Caoileann Curry-Thompson #ACNISupported

Tonight, we'll be reanimating #Frankenstein with Jonny Lee Miller as the creature and Benedict Cumberbatch playing Victor Frankenstein. Where are you joining us from? Let us know in the replies. #NationalTheatreAtHome

ACNI Artist Emergency Programme - Q&A Tuesday 5 May, 1pm Via Zoom 💻 This webinar with Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Caoileann Curry-Thompson is designed to support you to apply to the Artists Emergency Programme, and answer key questions you may have. Register: bit.ly/2Sq6IS0

£500k emergency funding available to artists in NI from an_artnews & Freelands Foundation. Opens 07/05/20. H'ship grants -£1500-2500 pp; assessed by need. Available: artists and freelancers, including those not eligible for existing public funds. a-n.co.uk/news/freelands… Dance Resource Base

Wonderful creative engagement activities to support business staff working from home at this time

Only three hours to wait until episode 2. Only three hours remaining to catch episode 1. Highs and lows! Here's a little peek at what's in store at 7pm this evening. #NewSpeakReimagined

#GIAF2020 FESTIVAL UPDATE Due to the on-going Covid-19 crisis, GIAF announces: ✧ July 2020 Festival will not go ahead ✧ Heineken Big Top gigs rescheduled to 2021 ✧ Autumn 2020 programme coming soon giaf.ie/media/news/gia…

@theatre_ni Dance Resource Base Great two see 2 amazing organisations coming together, especially now when they are needed the most to support the many #Freelancers out there who need it at this time #ArtsMatter #COVID19

So far I've worked as: ASM, DSM, SM, Lx/S op, researcher, actor, facilitator, teacher, dramaturg, playwright, director, drama academic, AD, independent artist... So I've a fair sense of just who it takes to make live performance. I value all this work.

The arts sector have produced an important strategy document outlining the steps & funding needed to support the ecosystem of local companies, venues & freelancers. This is crucial to save jobs, our tourism offering & wellbeing. Action now required from Econ & Communities Depts

The Arts Collaboration Network has been invited to brief the NI Assembly Committee for Communities tomorrow around 10:45am. Watch live: niassembly.tv We also encourage you to contact your MLA directly. Find out more: theatreanddanceni.org/arts-collabora… #StrongerTogether