Career Exploration Opportunity for Hip Hop Artists Applications now open for SHIFT, funded by ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company and Dancers’ Career Development. Deadline: Mon 12 Aug Info: thedcd.org.uk/dancers/shift/

📆 Extended deadline 📆 The application deadline for the Beyond Dance Mentoring programme has been extended, to allow applicants additional time to apply over the summer period. New application deadline: Monday 19 August 2024. Info: thedcd.org.uk/dancers/beyond…

We have exciting news! The One Dance UK Awards are back and nominations are now OPEN! 🤩 Who's been making incredible strides in dance? 💃 This could be anyone in the professional, community or education sectors. Follow the link to nominate and for info: bit.ly/ODUKAwards

🌟 50 stories for 50 years 🌟 “Moving on from a career which is all encompassing can be daunting. Acknowledging that it can take time to adjust, and accepting change, really helped me. I truly believe that the skills we develop as dancers serve us in all we do.”

🎉Applications are open to People & Place 2025 Do you have a bold idea to deliver long-term change in your neighbourhood? Footwork provides 1-2-1 support, an unrestricted £5K grant and a peer network of community innovators Find out more & apply👇 buff.ly/3Wg4I00

🌟 50 stories for 50 years 🌟 “I highly recommend learning an additional skill, to diversify as an artist. We are increasingly living in the period of portfolio careers. Learning to DJ has opened up exciting new opportunities. I recommend DCD/ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company's SHIFT programme.”

Applications are now open for dancers to take part in SHIFT - an exciting Career Exploration Opportunity for Hip Hop Artists funded by ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company and DCD! Successful applicants will gain financial assistance, mentoring and coaching. More info: thedcd.org.uk/dancers/shift/

🌟 50 stories for 50 years 🌟 “Know that this transition is possible. Formulate a plan, seek DCD's help & believe you can do it! It’s overwhelming at first to imagine leaving behind this job we put our heart & soul into for so long, but there’s light waiting on the other side.”

Join Candoco Dance Co for Day of Dance - a FREE, inclusive, outdoor event filled with fun, creativity, and community spirit! Saturday, 10 August 2024, 12 pm - 4 pm Peckham Square (south London) Mark your calendar and join the fun! candoco.co.uk/events/day-of-…

DCD 's Beyond Dance Mentoring matches dancers with extraordinary people, from outside the dance sector, who have unique skills and experience to support your personal and professional growth. Deadline to apply: Monday 19 August More info: thedcd.org.uk/dancers/beyond…

📢 Tickets now on-sale 📢 An impactful & memorable day of conversations focussed on career development for dancers. Relevant to dancers (at any career stage) and anyone who works with performing artists. Tickets available now, from £15. thedcd.org.uk/dancers/inspir…

🌟 50 stories for 50 years 🌟 “In the same way I have poured into dance, dance poured into me & developed my tools. Every step you take off the dance floor contributes to steps on the dance floor & vice versa. Take that leap of faith; discover who you can become beyond dance.”

📢 Upcoming Deadline Reminder 📢 This coming Monday, 12 August, is the deadline for applications to take part in SHIFT - the exciting Career Exploration Opportunity for Hip Hop Artists funded ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company & DCD. Info & apply: thedcd.org.uk/dancers/shift/

#OlympicGamesParis2024 Lessons learnt: ☆ Dream big and work smart ☆ Be in the present mindfully & humanly ☆ Embrace & learn from setbacks ☆ Be humble in your successes

🌟 50 stories for 50 years 🌟 “Close your eyes, go inwards, breath. You know what to do. The art of dance can be applied in other areas. Step outside of being labelled. Attract what is in sync with you. DCD are there to embrace you, connect with them & the natural flow of life.”

Nobody wants to be in a position where they have to ask for money. But if you have found yourself in need of support, please, please take a look at some of the amazing charities & grants orgs on our website. There is help... freelancersmaketheatrework.com/financialsuppo… #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

🏃🏽 Grab a bargain while you can! 🏃‍♀️ A limited number of Early Bird, reduced price tickets, have been released for our one-off Inspiration Day in London this November. Prices start at £15. Limited number of free tickets & travel bursaries also available. thedcd.org.uk/dancers/inspir…

📢 Last chance to apply! 📢 Monday is the deadline to apply for DCD's Mentoring for Dancers programme. Beyond Dance is relevant to those who are eager to learn, expand horizons and are ready to invest in themselves and their career progression. thedcd.org.uk/dancers/beyond…

💃🏻 We look forward to welcoming Vanessa Lefrancois , Executive Director, DCD to #DanceMama on 03.12.24, 10am in our Silver Members monthly webinar. Join us live or on catch up via our affordable Silver Membership - first month FREE. BOOK NOW - Link in bio

If you have excellent interpersonal skills, a proven track record of cultivating individual donors and are passionate about making a positive difference to dancers’ lives, we would love to hear from you. Info: thedcd.org.uk/get-to-know-us… 📸 Sophie Bradbury