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March Newsletter

  OPENING MOVES/OPEN MEETING - Sat 26th March 3 - 6pm 

This session will include 1 hour meeting, 1 hour Open Practice and 1 hour for members to share current work in progress either in dance form or to talk about yourself/your practice and meet other members and ask questions about the forum.
 

Please email oxford.dance.forum@gmail.com to confirm your place as we will continue to limit numbers for safety and comfort. Remember to wear layers as we will need to keep the windows open for ventilation, so bring what you need to feel warm and a drink. SPACES STILL AVAILABLE TO JOIN!

We also ask/recommend that you take a lateral flow test before attending and not to come if you have any covid symptoms or feel unwell.

FREE to attend for members and by donation for non members.   


                            ODF MONTHLY EVENTS AT URC

The steering group would like to invite members to propose hosting/take over of montly events at URC. This is in recognition that the steering group is now very small and we want to encourage members to be more active in what activity is offered by ODF.  

There will be a small budget on offer to do this and members can propose how the session (2 or 3 hours) would be used, eg invite a teacher, host a sharing, creative lab, open rehearsal - you decide). The first of these will be on Sat 30th April (day after International Dance Day).

Please get in touch if you are interested in this idea, we will discuss and make a decision together at the event on 26th March. 
 

                                  ODF MEMBERSHIP


Reminder if you haven't renewed your membership yet please do it now, your fees help keep the organisation going and can be used as match funding in a future funding bid for ODF. The cost for 2022 is £20 for the year. 
Email oxford.dance.forum@gmail.com to receive the ODF bank details.

If you are a NEW member please complete our membership form first.
 
                 
    NEW OFFERS from Arts at the Old Fire Station

We're delighted to share the news that OFS have agreed to offer ODF members short notice space bookings at the rate of £10 an hour (minimum 3 hour booking). 

To book email 
bookings@oldfirestation.org.uk with specific dates/times in mind, no more than 5 days prior to your preferred date.

OFS cannot take provisional bookings and if the space is already booked when you want it then there is no alternative space/option available under the offer so please accept your requests may not always be granted.

We don't wish to burden them with lots of additional admin so please check the guidelines below before making your inquiry and be reasonable with your requests.
  • Studio space only
  • Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm only
  • £10 per hour, minimum 3 hours
  • The reduced rate offer is for rehearsal or professional development 
  • The reduced rate offer is not available for:
    • Classes
    • Anything activity open to the public
    • Any income generating activity

ODF is not able to further subsidise the offer so you are responsible for paying OFS for the full amount of your hire when you book. 

In addition OFS have just released these dates for booking at the same rate over the Easter Hols: Monday 11 to Thursday 14 April 2022 and Tuesday 19 to Friday 23 April 2022 Times9.30am to 4.00pm.


OFS have also agreed to offer ODF members a £2 discount on tickets to dance shows where possible, please check with the box office when making your booking. There is already a 3 tier system at the venue to make tickets more affordable. 

ODF members are now welcome to use the new community noticeboard which is next to the Box Office in the upper gallery to advertise classes/workshops/shows (they do not have to be taking place at the venue). Just ask the lovely staff at the box office to put your poster up!

I hope these offers will be useful to some of you, please make the most of them if you can and give us feedback as we will monitor the success of these promotions and can discuss with OFS what is working well and what is not in a few months time.

Lastly, the OFS team thought the Dance Scratch in Feb went really well and we discussed ways of making the next one even more successful for both performers, audience and venue so make sure it's in your diary now - Wed 28th Sept 2022

CPD WORKSHOPS, CLASSES & TRAINING


Independent Dance - Applications are open for MA/MFA Creative Practice: Dance Professional programme commencing September 2022 

Delivered in partnership with Siobhan Davies Studios and Trinity Laban, the programme works with an expanded notion of dance in dialogue with wide artistic and cultural contexts. It embraces a diversity of forms and approaches to somatics, embodiment and dance, with guest artists of international renown leading practical and discursive sessions and seminars.

Financial support is available through the Leverhulme Arts Scholarships, find out more here


Clarence Mews in Hackney

10 WEEK PROGRAMME is back - from 9 MAY - 17 JULY 2022

Online meetings and mentoring with option to schedule studio sessions

For performance makers/writers working in and across all creative contexts fiction, non fiction , poetry, film, theatre, choreography, music, performance 

All artists on this programme have the options of using the studio at Clarence Mews. There is NO expectation that you will use studio space or have access to other studio space,  artists have been working at home, outdoors or in other spaces 

Applications are now open – click here for more details
 

SUMMER RESIDENCIES25 JULY – 11 SEPTEMBER 2022

For Independent Performance Makers – dance, music, theatre, circus, performance art, spoken word

6 days of personal studio time combined with virtual work-in-progress meetings and mentoring. The week culminates in a studio sharing (max 5 invited guests) combined with live-streamed or solely virtual event.

Apply as soon as possible and your requested dates will be prioritised. Click here for full details.


The Place - Applications are open for MA Screendance Sep 2022 entry.

This trailblazing MA course examines movement on screen and investigates the possibilities of combining moving image and expanded choreography.

As a practice-led course, it embraces the hybrid nature of dance filmmaking and subjects it to critical investigation. Deadline for applications: Fri 8 April, 12 noon. More info & apply here


Let's Talk About Dance - Dance Reading AGM Thur 14 April 6.30-9pm at Reading University 

Join Dance Reading and key arts, health and social care partners to talk about the future of dance as a tool for wellbeing and mental health, and where our organisation is going next.With live performance from some of Reading's most exciting young dancers, a panel discussion from key project leaders, live music, a short film screening and drinks and networking, this will be an uplifting celebration of the power of dance, and a look at how we can work across sectors to improve mental health and wellbeing for all. More info and book here (FREE to attend)

South East Dance - Artist Support 

Join online/in person meet ups for mid career artists & help to design their new programme of artist support More info

Dancers' Career Development - Check out forthcoming FREE online CPD sessions from Dancers' Career Development Skills for Living and Evolve Digital 


CLASSES & WORKSHOPS in OXFORD
 

Rivers of Life, Spring Blossoming - Monthly outdoor movement with Helen Edwards  - Sunday 24 April 2.30pm - 4.30pm Headington Hill Park, Oxford

Movement and stillness in the flow of life in nature. Finding relaxation, pausing for moments of recognition, rhythm, seasonal change and landscape; inner and outer. Simple exploration of breath, body and free movement in this beautiful park, planted as an arboretum for Headington Hill Hall.

We will be working towards the sunset. Please bring warm clothes, hot drinks, the park is a little hilly so good shoes too. Meet in the car park on Headington Hill just up from St Clements and the junction with Marston Road. Donations £10 for sharing time.
Email Helen if you want to attend. Sessions will follow covid guidance in place at the time, so it is possible places may be limited.

 

Cafe Reason 

Café Reason offers regular open butoh classes and workshops. These sessions are suitable for all body types, ages, and levels of skill; no previous experience is necessary. There is a rotating pool of teachers, so that participants can benefit from different approaches to butoh training. Next Open Class on Saturday March 26 with Helen Edwards and 9th April with Lizzy Spight 10.00 am – 1.00 pm at Mortimer Hall in Old Marston, OX3 0PH, at a drop-in cost of £20/£15 per session.

They are also planning an exploratory workshop on the theme of the Five Elements (Godai) of Japanese philosophy, in order to develop movement vocabulary and choreographic ideas towards an outdoor performance in May. The likely date for this extra open session is 9 April  (in the afternoon following the next regular class). There will be no charge, though a contribution towards hall hire is welcome. 

Saturday 23 April 10.00am–4.30pm A Point of Transformation Butoh workshop with Yumino Seki Cost £50/45 Payment will be required by 9 April. 

Contact Ayala for more information and to book your place on any of the sessions.


Justice in Motion - IN.MOTION Movement Workshop Sunday 8 May, 10 July 10am-5pm Cost £75 or £60 concessions

Open to all levels, the day is a balanced mix of dance, choreography, yoga and socialising in the relaxing surroundings of Wytham Village Hall.

Enjoy a yoga warm-up, dance class, choreography, myofascial release, a creative session and yoga nidra to cool down. Bring your own lunch and we’ll end the day with cake and hot drinks together.

Get rid of the stresses of life with a salve for the body and soul. Age range: Between ages 16 and 99. More information and booking

PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK WITH TEACHERS DIRECTLY IF CLASSES BELOW ARE NOW IN PERSON OR ONLINE/HYBRID. 

Bella Blythe is teaching early morning yoga at Fusion Arts check her website for more info www.bellablythe.co.uk

Vita Peach teaching new beginner Burlesque classes at the OFS 

Joelle Pappas - Creative Contemporary Dance Class for Adults
With flow and breath, develop the dancer in you! Fridays 19.45 - 21.00 (UK time) at Iffley Church Hall in Oxford. Joëlle Pappas leads a mix of somatic explorations, improvisations, contemporary dance techniques and choreographic tasks. For more details about the class, please email Joëlle 

Susie Crow weekly ballet online/in person classes for a range of levels. Email Susie for details

Ségolène Tarte several weekly ballet classes online and in person Dancing Convolutions 

Tingting Yang offers classes in Chinese Dance online for adults and children

Thomas Page Dances Open Level Cunningham Class Mondays & Open level release class Fridays - Pay what you can. Email Thomas to book.

Confluence Collective Cafe/Marhaba and Meeting Points

These Oxford based mixed arts groups continue to meet and share virtually. Share a song, dance or poem or else just sit and listen and watch. You will have to be bring your own food and drink. See their facebook pages for more information CONFLUENCE CAFE/MARHABA and MEETING POINTS 

Mini Professionals -  new adult dance classes for all levels in North Oxford
See the website: https://www.mpdance.co.uk/adult-dance-classes and follow on Instagram: @mpda_plus

Vicky Rainbow - Offers Creative Dance for Wellbeing Courses in Abingdon "Feel Good in Your Body & Soul"  http://www.soulshine.org.uk/soulshine-creative-dance/

Oxford Contact Dance - 
organising dance sessions (jams), classes and workshops. Dancers of all levels are welcome including beginners. For more info go to: www.contactdance.org or email contact@contactdance.org

CALL OUTS & JOB OPPORTUNITIES


Motionhouse - Creative Learning Dance Artist
Location: Leamington Spa Deadline: 21 April 2022

This role will work closely with our Creative Learning Manager to deliver our busy and varied Creative Learning programme. You will be teaching a wide range of participants aged 2 – 60+ years from a variety of different backgrounds in community, education and professional settings. More info and apply here

Stopgap Dance Company Company Dancer Auditions
Location: London Deadline: 06 April 2022

Stopgap Dance is interested in meeting experienced, collaborative dance artists with strong contemporary dance skills, a personal artistic voice, and an engaging stage presence. More info and apply here

Swindon Dance - Student Liaison
Location: Swindon Deadline: 30 March 2022

Are you interested in working with young talented dancers? Would you like to work in a fast-paced environment with passionate and enthusiastic colleagues? The Swindon Dance, Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) team is recruiting for a Student Liaison to support 2 of our CAT Programmes. More info and apply here


Sashay Dance - Dance Teachers sought for Hen Parties

Sashay Dance is looking for Dance Teachers in Oxford to teach fun themed hen party dances.

More information can be found on their facebook page Contact Sarah for more information. 


Invitation to be part of the Performance Stage in Gloucester Green, Oxford
 
Oxford is celebrating 75 years of friendship with twin city Bonn, Germany this year with a week of celebrations between 12-19 June 2022. There will be a Performance Stage in Gloucester Green on Saturday 18th June 2022 and we are looking for people who want to be onstage.
 
Details:
When: Saturday 18th June 2022
Time: To be confirmed, likely to be mid-morning to late afternoon
Where: Gloucester Green, Oxford City Centre
Who: Dancers, dance groups, musicians, singers, performers
 
We are looking for expressions of interest to programme the day. If you are interested in being on stage, please fill in this short form (4-5 minutes completion time) Deadline for completing the form: 7th April 2022


Oxford City Morris - is looking for dancers & dance groups to collaborate with – to try Morris Dancing (Oxford’s very own local style of dance) and to collaborate together in mixing, fusing and inventing new styles with your own dance style. Contact them here  


Arts at the Old Fire Station - Join the Programming Committee

We are looking for people to join our Programming Committee – a group who will help to choose the performances and exhibitions that happen at the OFS.

If you’re interested in what we do (theatre, visual arts, comedy, music, dance or any kind of art form), live in Oxford and want to be part of our team for a year, we want to meet you! Click here to find out more information, and how to apply.

Deadline for applications: 10am, Monday 11 April 2022.

Volunteer with Us

We are looking for people to join our lovely friendly team of Front of House volunteers. This role involves welcoming members of the audience on show nights, so is mainly evenings. You get to watch the shows too! Interested? Then drop an email to volunteer@oldfirestation.org.uk


Pegasus Theatre - Annual audience survey 

As part of our funding agreement with our core funders - Arts Council England - we carry out regular surveys to help us understand more about our audiences and gain feedback which we will use to help ensure that we give you the best possible experience when you visit Pegasus.

Help us meet our annual target - it will only take 5 minutes!

To thank you for your time, we will enter you in to a Prize Draw to win a £200 One4all gift card which can be used in over 100 shops and restaurants including John Lewis, Fat Face, Topshop, Browns and Pizza Express. Just complete the form, get redirected to our survey, and complete it for your chance to win!
Thanks for your help and we hope to see you at Pegasus again soon. Enter the survey and prize draw here

 

Christina Poulton - Online training for ACE Project Grant

If you’re planning to submit an ACE Project Grant and want some time to get your head round the new application process, this is for you. This "on demand" course includes:

  • Key differences between the old and new application form
  • What are the Let’s Create Outcomes and how do I show how my project contributes to them?
  • What are the Investment Principles and how do they apply to my project?

You'll get instant access to videos, slides and resources once you purchase a ticket for the training. You can then access the training online whenever you want, as often as you want between now and 30 June 2022 book here Cost £25


Dance Services - service for freelancers: 

Dance Services has launched! Designed to support freelancers and project based artists and companies Our one stop shop for all your dance business needs: tax returns; marketing; funding applications; mentoring; coaching; project management and more. Visit us at www.danceservices.co.uk

FUNDING SOURCES
 

Oxford City Council 

You can find useful grants advice, fundraising guidance and support list on Oxford City Council website 

NEW - Oxford Community Impact Fund (OCIF)

This replaces all former funding programmes for communities including: Culture Fund, Green Neighbourhood Scheme, Youth Ambition Fund, Youth Ambition Holiday Activities Fund, Small Grants and Open Bidding. Find out more here 

Round 1 has closed and Round 2 deadline is 17 June for small and medium grants of £1k - £5k. Individuals and organisations can apply. 

Arts Council England

National Lottery Project Grants - This fund has reopened with new guidance and criteria. You can apply for £1k - £100k. If you are applying for £30,000 or under, you will receive a decision in 8 weeks. If you are applying for over £30,000 a decision will take 12 weeks. You should read the guidance documents on their website before applying. 

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. 

Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP)

The fund supports creative practitioners thinking of taking their practice to the next stage to research, have time to create new work, travel, training, develop ideas, network or find mentoring. 

Funding activity: Research and development opportunities, building new networks, creating new work

Grant range: £2,000 - £10,000

Eligibility: Individual artists and/or creative practitioners. You can find full eligibility criteria in the guidance for applicants. Organisations cannot apply.

Applications for Round 13 have closed, Round 14 will open on 31 May 2022


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South East Dance also offer 1-2-1 artist support and advisory sessions. Book here. 


Sport England Queen's Platinum Jubilee Activity Fund launched

Sport England have launched a new £5 million fund to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee that aims to use sport and physical activity to bring communities together and tackle inequalities.

Using money from the National Lottery, the fund will make awards of between £300 and £10,000 to community organisations in support of new projects providing opportunities to become more physically active. More information The £5 million pot is part of more than £22m of investment from the National Lottery in schemes across various sectors that'll celebrate Her Majesty's 70 years of service.
 

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. The emergency Arts Council support grants have now ended but you can still apply for support from the Dance Professionals Fund 


The Fleabag Support Fund is closed, it will be open again on 1 April for five days. Please find more information Here
 

 LIVE EVENTS
 

Oxford Improvisers - SprinDrift (rescheduled)
Tuesday 29th March, 6.30pm-8.30pm at OFS  A special early evening event in the cafe of the Old Fire Station combining free improvisation and dance with special guest Helen Edwards - more info and booking
 

Life Line, a three-day festival of professional, adult community and youth dance curated by Cecilia Macfarlane and Joëlle Pappas at OFS.

Life Line
Thursday 31 March, 7.30pm
An evening of dance with live music is curated by Cecilia Macfarlane and Joëlle Pappas who relish the opportunity to share the passion and deep artistic values that they hold in common. Book now.

Curious Dancing: DugOut Adult Community Dance
Friday 1 April, 7.30pm
DugOut Community Dance Group present Curious Dancing, an evening of dance created and performed by its members and guests with direction from Cecilia Macfarlane.  Book now.

Ripples, Echoes…: Tac-au-Tac Youth Dance and guests
Saturday 2 April, 3.30pm & 7pm
Reflecting on the past two years and drawing inspiration from unforgettable memories, Tac-au-Tac Youth Dance and Joëlle Pappas present two entertaining programmes of contemporary dance. Book now.
 

Dansox Talk INTERROGATING THE DANCE ‘CLASSICS’ - Dancing on Violent Ground: Utopia as Dispossession in Euro-American Theater Dance
Tue 19 April at 5.30pm at JDP Building   book here


Van Huynh Company presents Re:Birth
Wed 20 April at 7.30pm at OFS  book here
 

Yorke Dance Project presents: Connecting to Cohan
Sat 14 May 7.30pm At The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury book here
 

Ballet Black - Double Bill: Black Sun & Say it Loud
Wed 1 June 7.30pm at Oxford Playhouse   Book here


WATCH / LISTEN ONLINE
 

Dance Futures - Listen to the latest podcast edition from Dr Ruth Pethybridge here

Greenwich Dance Talking Moves podcast - choose from episodes to listen here

Digital Sadlers Wells Digital Stage - watch here

BBC I Player - watch new films commissioned for Dance Passion 2022
 

READ

Reviews of Dancin' Oxford recent shows on Oxford Dance Writers

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