Volunteering Opportunities at Dance in Devon

Digital Volunteer:
We are currently looking for a Digital Volunteer to work with us on an exciting media campaign with a national broadcaster. If you have excellent social media skills, are imaginative and bold and think you can help us with our online networks please email administrator@danceindevon.org.uk for more information. Application deadline 13th February.  

Torbay Dance Volunteer:
Dance in Devon is working on a falls prevention project in Torbay in partnership with Torbay Culture Forum and health partners. We are looking for a volunteer to support our dance leaders deliver this programme. The project is likely to start in March and last for 6 months. Our ideal volunteer will be an older dance enthusiast, as part of the role will be to champion dance in later life and will be a role model to those coming to the sessions. Email administrator@danceindevon.org.uk for more info. Application deadline 27th February. 

U.Dance in North Devon
Thank you for all your interest in the U.Dance platform on 18th February, we have decided with our partners in North Devon to postpone the youth dance platform until later in the year. Dance in Devon has offered support to North Devon Theatres and the communities who value them so much. In the meantime, get behind the campaign to save North Devon Theatres on Facebook on the @savendtheatres page. A free live entertainment event is being hosted in support of the theatres on 11th February on Landmark Green in Ilfracombe. More details here. 

Dance for Children and Families at Dartington 
We would like to trial some dance sessions for children and families here at Dartington. If you are a dance leader and have an idea for a children / families session on Saturday mornings at Dartington Space, please get in touch with Kate: administrator@danceindevon.org.uk .

Stepping Out - Over 50s Dance Classes in Devon 
Our over 50s social dance classes are continuing across Devon. Come and have fun in a friendly environment, whilst learning a variety of social dance styles. A new class will start in Sidmouth on 4th February. See our website for details on all current classes.   

Clore Leadership Programme | Open Event
An Open Event for anyone interested in undertaking training with the Clore Leadership Programme is being held at The Bike Shed Theatre on 1st February. Dance in Devon's Director, Sue Smith, will be part of the panel discussing their experiences with the programme first hand, and answering your questions. More info here.  

Youth Dance Map 
We have now set up a Youth Dance Map on our Dance in Devon website which comprises of post-16 dance courses and youth dance groups / companies in Devon. If you run a youth dance group or company which is not already listed, please email details to administrator@danceindevon.org.uk to be added.

Candoco Dance Company | 25 Stories Project 
Dance in Devon's Director, Sue Smith, was one of the early dancers of Candoco. You can read her contribution to their 25 Stories Project here. 

U.Dance Regional Platform 
Congratulations to Devon based youth dance groups Ivybridge Dance Academy and Attik Youth, Dartington who are performing in the regional U.Dance platform hosted by Swindon Dance on 26th February. Book your tickets here. 

ContaKids Comes to Exeter
We are delighted and excited that ContaKids now have a base in the south west. Exeter is now the only place outside of London to offer ContaKids courses. ContaKids is a group that gather for fun, movement and partnering games aimed especially for an adult and child duo. More information about ContaKids and what they offer can be found here.