Dance Mama – Supporting Talent Retention
This month Dance Mama released our second film giving a window into what we got up to on our national tour of our “life-changing” programme, Dance Mama Live! at dance’s mecca, Sadler’s Wells. This moving short, made by Flett Films and Tambrisk Pictures (supported by Arts Council England), features 10 dance professionals who took part and captures the hope […]
Korean Dance is changing and growing
Interview with Jeong Kyu-Yeon about the Korean dance scene and her practice (in Seoul, South Korea) This blog post was initially published in dance art journal and written by our co-founder, Ines Carvalho. Dance reflects contexts. When I first saw the piece 1°C in April this year, I got curious to discover more about how contemporary dance […]
Reflecting on Diagonal Coffee Break Series and season 2
Our partner Katie from Dance Art Journal gives her insight into conversations with several dance entrepreneurs Behind-the-scenes with Katie Hagan (she/her), founder of dance art journal. Written by Katie herself. Everything starts with a great conversation. I have learned that during my time collaborating with diagonal dance on their Coffee Break series via Instagram Live, […]
Social Media and Arts Marketing – Interview with Rita (The Place)
Arts Marketing & Social Media Management for Dance: Why do we need a marketing strategy? Rita Chowdhury is the Marketing Manager at The Place London, a world-famous hub for Contemporary Dance. During this interview, she tells us a little bit more about her role to promote The Place’s activities while she shares some key tips […]
Music Composition And Dance: A Synchronised Creative Process
“It’s always important for the composer or musician to understand the dynamic of the body, the meaning of a specific movement.” — Angelo Naso Music composition and movement at the same time can be quite challenging, but it can give a rich final result, not only for the audience but also for the artists. We […]
Dance Writing – Interview With Mercedes Caballero
Why do we need a more transparent journalism in dance? Interview with Mercedes Caballero Mercedes Caballero is a dance writer based in Madrid, Spain. In 2011, she created UNBLOGDEDANZA, where she advocates a more independent and ethic dance journalism. On this interview, she shares with us her efforts to create a more engaging relationship with the audience. “In […]
Cultural Mediation In Dance – Interview with Elena Medina Gil
Why do we need Cultural Mediation in dance? Interview with Elena Medina Gil Cultural Mediation is the area that connects cultural organisations and society. It covers a wide spectrum of practices that aims audience development, more active participation from visitors and a strong community focus. Due to the value of the work of a cultural […]
Podcasting for Dance – Interview with Rachel Elderkin
Do dance podcasts work as a powerful tool to engage with the audience? Interview with Rachel Elderkin There are great differences in writing about dance and talking about dance. For Rachel Elderkin, working in both fields has been giving her more possibilities to bring artists closer to their audiences. Hosting the podcast ‘Dance Dialogues’, the […]