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MOVING WITH THE TIMES CALL OUT
Celebrating its’ 10th Anniversary, Dancin’ Oxford and Pegasus Theatre are delighted to announce the Moving with The Times commission for 2021.
Three dance artists/companies will be commissioned to present and showcase work as part of the Dancin’ Oxford 2021 Spring Dance Festival at Pegasus Theatre on 5 & 6 March 2021. Each selected company or artist will receive a guaranteed £1,000 commission fee to create the work.
Applications are now open - deadline is 9am Mon 17th August Apply online here
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STEERING GROUP ACTIVITY
The steering group continue to hold virtual meetings every 2-3 weeks at the moment as we try to stay up to date with any changes and news on dancing safely. Its been very difficult to make plans as you will all be aware but we will keep trying and really hope it will be possible to have an in person social/open meeting very soon.
ODF CHECK-IN AND CHAT - REVIEW
The steering group hosted two chats in July. For the first one we were joined by Amantha Edmead who is working for the freelance task force in Oxfordshire. Read more about the work and her role here.
Last week we were joined by Katie Dale-Everett and Lisa Sang from Sussex Dance Network to learn more about them and their network. We had a great chat and plan to stay in touch and perhaps organise a shared virtual opportunity in the Autumn.
We're going to take a break from Check in and Chat in August but will post any new events on our facebook page and email members in advance with the meeting link and details of any special guests/topics.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Due to the unusual course of the year the ODF steering group have decided to not ask members to renew memberships in September as in previous years. We plan to introduce a new membership offer starting in Jan 2021.
Members were emailed a few weeks ago about the potential opportunity to access rehearsal space at the Burton Taylor studio over the summer however due to changes in Oxford Playhouse reopening plans this is now postponed and may happen in early September instead - we'll let you know.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - CREATIVE LABS
We hope to be able to restart Creative Labs at the OFS. These will be hosted by ODF member Tingting Yang on Weds 10am-12noon: 23rd Sept, 21 Oct & 18th Nov (all subject to change as nothing is certain these days.) Any relevant Covid-19 health and safety guidance will be issued in advance of these sessions and must be followed by all participants. Numbers will be limited and you will need to sign up to attend in advance. Creative Labs are free to attend for members.
REMINDER - VIRTUAL ADVICE SESSIONS
We still have a few slots available for ODF members to access FREE virtual advice/support to help you plan ahead or rethink your creative projects in light of the continued uncertainty. Members can access 2 hours consulting time with either Nadia Rich or Miranda Laurence.
Read more on our website
https://www.oxforddanceforum.com/opportunities/key-dates/
and send your requests to oxford.dance.forum@gmail.com
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VIRTUAL CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Oxford Playhouse - Mothers who make networking on zoom
Mothers Who Make is a growing national initiative aimed at supporting mothers who are artists and makers, in any discipline and at any stage of their personal or professional making. Started by Matilda Leyser (Improbable Theatre) in London in 2014, new hubs have rapidly spread across the country.
The monthly sessions aim to give creative mothers the chance to explore their practice with their children present, valuing equally their dual roles of mother and artist. Our reach is across generations and art forms – we are thrilled by the plurality of voices that are part of this discussion. It’s a great way to meet and collaborate with other mothers from different creative backgrounds.
Sessions will take place using the Zoom video conferencing platform, with the Meeting ID & Password emailed to participants ahead of each session. We encourage a small donation of £3 - £5, payable directly to the facilitator in the session. To join please email participation@oxfordplayhouse.com
Oxford's Mothers Who Make group will be running an additional session on Tuesday 11 August, 10:30-12:00, to keep all of our creative mothers connected over the Summer.
New facebook community group
Oxford based Elly Crowther has launched a new facebook group to share and discuss all things dance: movement, embodiment, community dance and arts, somatic movement, play, dancing in the wild, dancing to heal and grow communities and more. Every Body Dances Community: A group for conscious movers Elly has also posted a dance challenge on the Oxfordshire Kindness Wave website.
Confluence Collective Cafe/Marhaba and Meeting points
These Oxford based mixed arts groups are now meeting and sharing virtually. Please see their facebook pages for more information CONFLUENCE CAFE/MARHABA and MEETING POINTS
Foot Notes - An invitation from Jacky Lansley - still accepting films
Jacky is making a series of ‘Foot Note’ films as a way of staying in touch - and is inviting others to consider making their own little foot choreographies to be part of the project. You need very little room to make a foot choreography. The important thing is to choose an inspiring piece of music – and you need a phone camera. Be careful of slippery socks! Send your foot films to Dance Research Studio
Justice in Motion Loneliness Project - looking for participants
Moving Together is a new project exploring loneliness and belonging. Justice in Motion are working in partnership with anthropology researcher Dr Bronwyn Tarr, from the University of Oxford.
"Can we ease feelings of loneliness using movement and music? This exciting project looks at the nature of loneliness and belonging. Moving Together shows how shared experiences are important for personal and community health. Recently the issue has become more relevant as so many of us feel a sense of isolation.
Over the coming months we will be working with members of the public who are affected by loneliness and asking them to share their thoughts and ideas about how they feel. These will be turned into, drawings, movements, video and more as ‘seeds’ of inspiration that express their emotions. Choreographer Gemma Peramiquel and dancers will translate those seeds into short dance pieces (gifts) to soundtracks made by composer Quentin Lachapele. Film maker Michael Lynch will record these gifts to share online and combine them for an online ‘flashmob’ experience, bringing people together in synchronised movement."
Read the participant call out and email Anja Meinhardt or Dr Bronwyn Tarr to find out more.
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ARTICLES / RESEARCH / DISCUSSION / WEBINARS
One Dance UK - Returning to Dance webinars
One Dance UK is running weekly Return to Dance Q&A webinars, co-hosted by the Dance Medicine and Science Expert Panel. At every webinar, there will be an opportunity to ask questions, and all questions and answers will be added to an online knowledge base available soon. Each webinar will be recorded and made available to view on this page. Webinars will also feature BSL interpreter, should you have any concerns around access you can email the team by clicking here.
The first session on 9 July addressed frequently asked questions on returning to dance activity, gave background on the virus, and provided an introduction to government guidance. The second session on 15 July discussed preparing to return: risk assessment, legality (liability and insurance), responsibility when hiring a venue, and cleaning. On 17 July, the session focussed on social distancing including fixed groups and bubbles, indoor exercise, ventilation and face covering and on 24 July on specific dance activities and risk, class structure, floorwork and contact. Watch past Returning to Dance webinars on their website.
What next?
Subsequent sessions are themed for different working contexts and different parts of the sector. The links to register for upcoming webinars are available here:
Thursday, 6 August, 1-2pm: Physical and mental preparation for returning to dance: Part 1 Mental health and injury management
Friday 7 August, 1-2pm: Alternatives to face to face: outdoor activity, blended learning, and addressing digital poverty
Friday 14 August, 1-2pm: Physical and mental preparation for returning to dance: Part 2 Nutrition and fitness
Future webinars will also cover transport, touring, and travel in dance.
WebRes 2020
WebRes is a series of micro-commissions to fund the thinking, doing and dialogue of artists working with dance, choreography and performance in Siobhan Davies Studios’ digital spaces.
Taking place every other week, over 12 weeks, from Wednesday 24 June, our digital platforms will host an artist, provided with a small fee to make use of these spaces for a day in aid of their work and research.
The six artists will each have their own webpage on our website to use as they want. Artists can host their activity here or link out to social media profiles, YouTube, the Siobhan Davies Studios blog etc. All WebRes pages will remain on the website, creating a permanent archive of the project.
Next event: Wed 5 Aug Dances for Powerpoint further sessions on Wed 19 Aug, Wed 2 Sep
People Dancing
Reimagined programme, an offering of online live and recorded webinars, practice sharings and short films. Summer School webinars are available to view online FREE to People Dancing members.
Invitation to be Curious - A film made with Cecilia Macfarlane and Kirstie Richardson. Made in the first few months of lockdown, this film was created as part of People Dancing’s Summer School 2020. Please note: this film is available to both People Dancing Members AND non-members.
Oxford Dance Writers
Reminder that Susie Crow welcomes you to visit the Oxford Dance Writers blog and leave comments/responses to what you read there. If you are interested in writing a more substantial piece about the dance that you see online, either performances, dance videos and films, or training resources, please email Susie.
DANSOX Virtual Summer School 2020
All events from the summer school remain available to view on the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building's YouTube channel for FREE. Please consider making a donation to support DANSOX if you have watched and enjoyed these talks so they can continue to plan future events. Please use the Dansox fundraising brochure or if you prefer, you can offer a small one-off single gift go to: www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/singlegift and in ‘Designation’ drop down menu choose DANSOX.
Space Clarence Mews - mentoring opportunities
1:1 Virtual mentoring - Aimed at choreographers, composers, directors, writers, maker-performers at any stage in their career. Virtual 1:1 sessions have been a powerful part of the Virtual Programmes. Caroline Salem is offering these to artist-makers-performers who are not part of a programme, but who want individual dialogue around their work and creative process, deepening their understanding of where they are and exploring and affirming new directions. Find out more
Word and the Work is a new virtual programme which aims to develop how you communicate and write about the work you have made and will make. It includes:
- 12 hour programme over 2 days
- 2 x 1:1 sessions with Caroline
Three opportunities this Autumn; first available workshop on Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September. Click here for more details, all upcoming dates and to book.
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TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS (Virtual/real world)
Flexer and Sandiland - 'Acting Our Age' movement classes (on zoom)
Classes are designed for movers 55+ but welcome adults of all ages. Connect, move, dance, and laugh with us, every Wednesday 10-10.45am. from 27 May to 12 August. Following a two week break class will resume again on 2nd Sept. Find out more and book
"With our latest dance show, Acting Our Age, placed on pause, we’re giving the joyful spirit of this intergenerational dance work life through a series of 12 online movement classes.
These classes offer a space for us to reconnect with our bodies and with each other at a time when we are physically distant."
Groundwork Pro Cardiff
Groundwork Pro is an artist led collective providing training and professional development opportunities for dancers, movers and makers based in Cardiff. While studio classes are cancelled you can follow an audio class with Cai Tomos
"I hope these audio scores may be like simple kindling for the fire of the body and imagination. The scores are companions of sorts, for those of us who spend time alone in spaces. It is one way of many, to open doorways into the dialogue between sensation, imagination, and expression through the body."
and live class on zoom with Kim Noble at 10am on Fri 7 Aug
Kim’s class will be a flowing, fun and opening practice, a chance to get into our bodies and come together and dance. It will be an hour-long zoom class that will fit between the furniture from the comforts of our own homes! Using a mix of contemporary technique and flowing phrases the emphasis is on enjoyment and a sense of freedom through the body.
Regular Klein Technique classes (on zoom)
Antonio de la Fe is teaching Klein Technique™ Stretch and Placement classes online via Zoom on weekdays. Monday to Friday mornings, 10:30-12:00 and Friday evenings 19:00-20:30 during August. All times are BST (UK time). Breath. Stretch. Connect. More info
Dance Research Studio
Dance Research Studio is delighted to announce a new programme of activities funded by the Arts Council England’s Emergency Fund, which will be a creative and organisational response to the impacts of the Covid crisis. Opportunities will include:
* ‘The Free Artist?’ - a research and consultation process to explore the impact of lockdown and beyond on the freelance independent sector
* ‘The Speaking Dancer’ - interdisciplinary making and performance online CPD workshops
* ‘Wild Life Residencies’ - commissioned R&D residencies for artists to explore the experience of living through the pandemic crisis
The programme will offer participants the opportunity to create new work, engage in innovative training and research strategies, meet a wide community of practitioners online and contribute to fundamental debates and new writing about the current challenging issues facing all of us. Visit their website for more information.
Cafe Reason Butoh Theatre - Indoor/outdoor classes
Indoor classes
We are now looking ahead to September, when – with certain conditions to ensure Covid-security – we will be allowed to resume our regular 2nd and 4th Saturday classes at Mortimer Hall, Old Marston. Of course, we can only go ahead with indoor classes if class members would welcome this move and make a reasonable commitment to regular attendance. Please email and let us know what you think.
Outdoor classes
Unboxed: Saturday 8 August, 10.15-for-10.30 until 12.30
South Park, Oxford
Places are limited, so if you would like to join us, please contact Ayala as soon as possible. Details of where to meet will be sent by email to 'signed-up' participants.
We will be exploring interactions of scale, space, isolation, and relationship as we emerge from lockdown and rediscover the wider environment. Bring a blanket and your own packed lunch if you'd like to have a picnic social afterwards!. (Donations £5/£10)
Landscape workshop: Sunday 16 August 2.00–5.30
Strawbale studio and grounds of Michael's Folly, Epping Green, Hertfordshire
A somatic inquiry into the transformative ability of the body. Explore the interconnected pulse of Nature, as the elements become our friendly witnesses. Email Fabrizia for more information and to book; see also website here. (£25)
The bite-size butoh series has now ended but you can still find and use the prompts on their website.
Dance in the Park (Oxford)
'Physically distanced' dance: 6 people max, 2 metres apart. Wednesday evenings in July weather permitting 6.30pm - 8.00pm Free to attend.
Web: www.contactdance.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oxfordcontactdance/
Booking essential email: contact@contactdance.org by 6pm on Tuesday evening to request a place
We're dancing with at least 2 metres between the dancers - which must be maintained at all times; and we can only accommodate six dancers. It's essential for us to comply with the law and guidance on COVID19, and to minimise the possibility of infection. We can only accommodate people who've booked for a particular session. Let's stay safe.
Come and dance with us in University Parks, Oxford. Dance in the Park is a facilitated session where we'll use games, exercises and improvised dance to enjoy dancing together. We'll research and investigate improvised dance which has no physical contact. We'll return to dancing in contact at a later date.
Bring a water bottle and wear loose clothing in which you can move freely.
We're meeting 6.30pm at Keble Gate, University Parks (AT KEBLE GATE - by the gate on the pavement, not inside the park and not the main gate!) which is at the intersection of Keble Road & Parks Road, next to the new physics building, to find a spot in the park. There is an optional introductory session or simply come to dance. We usually dance near the cricket nets in University Parks but it's best meet us at Keble Gate. Note: no amplified music is allowed in the park but acoustic instruments welcome.
Miranda Tufnell workshops
11/12/13 Sept 2020 - Journeys in the Body
10am-5pm Cost £150
Wytham Village Hall, Oxford OX2 8QA
This is the first in a series of workshop in experiential anatomy that seek to develop a practical, imaginative and personal understanding of the body. We will explore through touch, movement, writing and making to trace the structures, tissues and forming processes of our bodies.
Booking essential. Email Miranda to book and for more details.
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OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMISSIONS
Respond artistically to a story of how someone has been affected by the pandemic.
We will pay £200 for each piece commissioned.
When the COVID-19 lockdown began, Oxford Hub knew it had to act. Within days, Oxford Together had sprung up: the city’s community response to the pandemic, bringing people together to help each other.
Arts at the Old Fire Station (AOFS) have teamed up with Oxford Hub to collect stories from people involved – as volunteers, people receiving support, community organisers, paid workers and more.
The stories paint a vivid picture of a city coming together under lockdown. What’s it like to be the only student left in your college? To be at the front-line of a service helping society’s most vulnerable people? To take an exam when you have COVID-19? To bring your neighbours together in support of someone bereaved?
We are looking for artists to respond to one of these stories in a medium of their choice.
Each story was collected using the Storytelling Evaluation Methodology. They are no longer than two pages of A4. Click here to read an example story You will be allocated a story – not necessarily this one.
Throw your hat in the ring
If you’d like to be part of this project, we’d like three things:
1. 3 – 6 examples of your work
2. A short biography about yourself and your art (50 – 100 words)
3. A short description of what you might produce for this (50 – 100 words)
Send these to alexandra.coke@oldfirestation.org.uk
Deadline for applications: 10am, Friday 7 August. Fee: £200. We will aim to select artists across a range of styles. Artwork will be displayed online. We hope to one day display it in a physical exhibition. Artists do need to be based in the UK, but do not need to be based in Oxford. Supported by Arts Council England and Lankelly Chase Foundation | Working with Oxford Hub and Oxford City Council
OXFORD PLAYHOUSE - Open Call
Oxford Playhouse and TORCH are inviting applications from artists and freelancers to create a piece of work for the Oxford Playhouse at Home Autumn Season.
This Open Call is for up to £2000, for South East based theatre or live art-makers to create work at home, for an audience who are also at home. For more information or to apply, click here Deadline Mon 24 Aug 2020.
TRIP SPACE - CALLING ALL DANCE and VIDEO MAKERS!!
Have you refined your digital choreographic eye during lock down? We want to hear from you!
TripDance_TripSpace is looking for a selection of videos, screen-dances, digital dance installations created in response to lockdown to present at TripThe Light Fantastic TV.
On Saturday 19th of September Trip The Light will be going digital presented by choreographers Giuliana Majo and Jose Vidal and hosted Zoom via TripSpace.
This particular evening will be the culmination of Trip The Light TV Festival a three day dance marathon featuring masterclasses, dance chats, events and meet'ups and performance.
- What we are looking for: Choreographic videos, films, dance on screen and digital installations created during lockdown.
- What length: between 2-20 minutes
- Fees: Small fee between £50-£200 for screening.
How to apply:
Send to workshops.tripspace@gmail.com
- Your Name
- Your Surname
- Title of work
- 100 words describing the work
- A link of the work
- Link to your website (if you have one)
make sure subject of email is : NAME, SURNAME TripThe Light TV Application
Deadline 10th August Selection announced : 15th August
Dance 4 - Research Residencies Call Out
Research Residency, East Midlands
An opportunity for East Midlands based dance artists to undertake a Research Residency at Dance4’s international Centre for Choreography (iC4C) whilst social distancing measures remain in place.
The selected artists will work closely with a member of the Dance4 producing team to devise a package of support and the right environment to nurture their practice.
We are offering 4 independent dance artists, whose interests align with Dance4’s priorities, the opportunity to be in residence.
Each residency includes:
– 5 consecutive days of studio space in-kind
– producing support in-kind, and £500 cash.
To find out more details and to apply for a Research Residency click here.
Remote Research Residency
Remote Research Residency is an opportunity for artists to carve out time and space to think, research, talk, reflect, listen and be heard.
Whilst Dance4 is not able to open iC4C to travelling visitors at present, we are able to support artists and their practice in other ways.
We are offering 4 independent dance artists from the UK the opportunity to be in remote residence from your own home or at a space near to you, with financial support of £1000 towards time and creative process.
Applicants interests must align with Dance4’s priorities.
In line with Dance4’s continual commitment to support a broad and diverse programme, these Remote Research Residencies are specifically targeted at people who identify as being from one of the following groups: Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic group; D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent; low socioeconomic; LGBTQI+.
To find out more and to apply for a Remote Research Residency click here.
Application Deadline for both opportunities: Sunday 9 August, 6pm.
One Dance UK - voluntary role on Editiorial Focus Group
One Dance UK are seeking to expand the Editorial Focus Group for HOTFOOT Online, the biannual publication for Dance of the African Diaspora (DAD)!
Be part of the group which steers and creates important conversations, highlights key issues and captures the spirit and creativity of the DAD sector. As the only magazine dedicated to dance practices of the African Diaspora in the UK and beyond, this is an opportunity to be part of the HOTFOOT team to help promote, strengthen and debate these styles.
This is a 1 year voluntary engagement position – with a review.
Find out more and apply here Deadline: Friday 28 August 2020, 5pm
theArtists - a new network/platform for professional artists
theArtists network was founded in 2020 by professional dance artist and producer Anna Watkins. Creating a platform to profile professional dance artists from cross art forms, providing a hub to collaborate.
Join the network of professional dance artists, opening up to future collaborations and opportunities within the contemporary dance industry and more!
Check their website and social media for more information and details about membership: theArtists facebook instagram
Society for Dance Research
The Ivor Guest Research Grants are open for application. Early career researchers/artists can apply for up to £500 to support their research project. For application guidelines and how to apply please look at the website
Deadline for applications 1 September
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FUNDING & ARTIST SUPPORT DURING LOCKDOWN
Arts Council England
National Lottery Project Grants - The fund is open to all individual artists, community and cultural organisations to support arts, museums and libraries projects. This fund is now open. They are keen to support first time applicants.
Who can apply: Individual artists and practitioners, community and cultural organisations, museums and libraries.
What you can apply for: Arts, museums and libraries projects that engage people in England with creativity and culture.Key dates: National Lottery Project Grants is open all the time, there are no deadlines. There is a budget of £75 million available until March 2021.
Oxford City Council - grants/funds
Discretionary Grant Fund - The new round of discretionary funding is now open for applications. The deadline is 16 August but applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible and not wait to the deadline.
If the scheme is oversubscribed, applications will be scored and additional points will be awarded for those who have lost the largest percentage of their income, those who pay the Oxford Living Wage, those who can demonstrate that supporting them helps support a wider supply chain and those who take care to minimise any negative environmental impacts.
The eligibility has been designed to help support freelancers, small businesses, culture and community led organisations, charities, nurseries, language schools, market traders etc. For more information go to:
www.oxford.gov.uk/discretionarygrant
The Culture Fund awards grants of £500-1000. It is designed to enable cultural organisations and individual practitioners to enhance Oxford's cultural offer and leverage in additional funding from other sources. Apply Culture Fund
Round 3 (projects taking place between 1 December 2020 and 31 March 2021)
Wednesday 9 September 2020: Culture Fund opens for applications.
Wednesday 14 October 2020: Deadline for applications.
Applicants will be informed of decisions by Monday 2 November 2020
Also as part of her role with the City Council Claire Thompson is regularly updating a list of funding sources (not just the arts) which can be found here: Funding sources
Claire is also able to support local artists with advice on applications to OCC funds as well as ACE bids if needed. Email Claire: cthompson@oxford.gov.uk
Theatre Community Fund
The Theatre Community Fund has been established to support the theatrical artists and professionals whose livelihoods and creative futures have been threatened in the wake of Covid-19. The #TheatreCommunityFund has currently raised over £500,000 for creatives and artists in need.
This fund will be separated into two priority strands giving grants of up to £3000:
1. HARDSHIP grants in partnership with the Fleabag Support Fund
2. CREATIVE AND INNOVATION grants
Grants will be distributed in partnership with the Royal Theatrical Fund. Applications for hardship grants will open monthly for five days with the next round open 3rd – 7th August. Creative and innovation grants will open in late 2020 or early 2021, with the exact date to be agreed.
Find out more and apply here: theatrecommunityfund.com
Dance Professionals Fund - The Dancers’ Hardship Fund
Who can apply: Professional dancers. Support given to freelance dancers across genres including ballet, contemporary, Black and Asian dance and hip hop including those with portfolio careers, e.g. choreography, who whose work would normally include employment in the subsidised dance sector. This Fund is supported by Arts Council of England. Applications to this fund are accepted from Monday 29th June. Read more here: https://www.dancefund.org.uk/grants/crisis/
South East Dance - Jamie Watton Fund
SED have just launched the #JamieWattonFund2020 to support South East dance artists struggling to make ends meet due to COVID-19. Read more on their blog. Details on how to apply to the fund will follow soon, keep an eye on their website and facebook page too.
South East Dance are also running a monthly virtual Artists Café aimed at practitioners. This is a really useful space to talk and listen and share ideas and experiences with no pressure or expectation on participants other than to be present and attentive to the conversation/discussion. Anne Colvin led the second one on 28 July which was informed in part her project IMPRINT which is an exploration into people’s relationship with nature, making dance in response to wild and natural sites.
Follow SED on social media for updates on when the next one is taking place and who will be leading it.
SED can also offer artist advice sessions, contact them for more details: https://southeastdance.org.uk/what-we-do/artist-advisories/
Siobhan Davies Studio - Artist support
SDS have revamped their offer of support to dance artists, choreographers and others working in the dance sector following the easing of lockdown and the reopening of Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants. They now offer bookable sessions with specific members of the team. A session may involve speaking directly with one of the team about your work, or alternatively you might request that they spend the time reviewing material (e.g an application, project budget or a digital content plan) and send feedback via email. For more information go to: bit.ly/c19-artistsupport
Further advice, support and resources are regularly updated on these websites:
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VIRTUAL EVENTS
Artist as Entrepreneur: In Conversation with Hattie & Tom
Sussex Dance Network are hosting this event with producer extraordinaire, Hattie Gregory, and Artist-Producer, Tom Hobson, will talk through thoughts and questions of being the artist, being the entrepreneur and finding the fine line between these places. In the ever growing role of the artist Hattie & Tom will ask if it’s at all possible and could it even be fun? Friday 4th September- 11am-12pm on zoom. This event is suitable for any dance artist or dance student/graduate hoping to gain knowledge and confidence. Free for SDN members, £3 for non-members Book here
Online shows/streaming in August:
Protein Dance streaming works online: from 1st Aug (In)visible Dancing! LOL (lots of love) on 17 August and the launch of our brand new dance film, The Sun Inside, on 22 August! The works will then remain on ZOO TV to watch until 28 August. Find out more about our broadcasts and ZOO TV's exciting online programme!
Quarantine - A post-Brexit pagan dance fantasy about a troupe of Morris-dancing badgers forced to confront the animals quarantined in a facility built above their burrow.
Dance Magazine has collated a selection of international films adapted from works that were in rehearsal before lockdown began.
Spread the word about your online classes!
Don't forget the Dancin Oxford website has lots of information about current online classes, dance videos and events for all levels and ages. To get your class/event on the site email cthompson@oxford.gov.uk
The OFS website has details of classes that normally take place there and are now online and recommendations of shows you can watch online: Arts at a safe distance
Don't forget you can reach the steering group via this email with any questions/news to share: oxford.dance.forum@gmail.com
Stay safe and we hope to see you dancing in the real world soon.
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