Graduate Fortnight 2010
A two-week programme running Monday 5 July - Friday 16 July 2010 specifically created for current final year dance students / new graduates. The aim is to support the transition from student to dance artist through a programme consisting of a daily class in a range of release and improvisation techniques followed by lunch/networking opportunities.
Graduate Fortnight 2010 will focus on exploring beyond the class to delve into the experience of 'performance' through workshops led by ten artists currently making and performing work either alone or with a company in the UK. Each day a different artist will lead a class based in release and improvisation techniques that continues into sharing their personal approach to the performance of movement material or improvisational scores. This will be done through a variety of ways, such as learning repertoire, creating/manipulating material, or working with improvisational scores.
In addition, we have invited Theresa Beattie on Tue 6 July and Gill Clarke on Tues 13 July to lead informal talks on things to consider as you set out on your journey as an independent artist.
You will have an opportunity to:
- Meet, take class, and explore unique approaches to performance of some of the UK’s leading dance artists and ID teachers, with a focus on being introduced to their work
- Informally network with other graduates and professional dance artists
- Enjoy talks and advice from Gill Clarke and Theresa Beattie to support you further in the development of your career
- Develop a familiarity with the professional development programme that ID offers and learn how it can support you as an independent artist
- Explore the space and facilities of the Siobhan Davies Studios
Volunteers Needed...
ID is looking for volunteers for their annual Graduate Platform on Saturday 10th July at Siobhan Davies Studios, SE1 6ER. Graduate Platform is an evening performance of works by graduates from various higher education institutions in the UK, nominated by members of their choreographic staff. There will be spacing rehearsals on Friday evening and during the day on Saturday, with the performance starting at 7:30pm. We are looking for the following roles:
1 x stage management helper to be available on Friday evening from 6-10pm and Saturday from 1-10pm. You will need to be present at the spacing rehearsals to be familiar with either lighting/sound/prop cues, and to help ID staff set up or clear the stage between performances.
1 x filming volunteer to be available on Saturday from 5-10pm. You would ideally have some experience of handling a camera and can film the duration of the performance for us – from approx. 7:30pm to 9:30pm, as well as watching a run-through from 5:30pm.
1 x front-of-house usher to be available on Saturday from 6-10pm. You will be helping ID staff out with either serving refreshments at the bar, or helping guests sign-in and handing out programmes.
We will offer you something in return – a free ID class (if you're a /graduate/professional) or a talk/performance, and you will have the opportunity to watch all the work being performed on the evening and joining the artists and VIP guests for refreshments afterwards. Guests invited to this event include NDA directors, theatre venue promoters and professional choreographers and artists so you may get a chance to do some networking.
If you are interested in helping us, please email Iris on iris@independentdance.co.uk or phone 020 7091 9662 by Monday 28th June 2010.
| Level | Professional |
|---|---|
| Time | Workshop, 9.30am - 12pm Chance to talk informally with the workshop teacher each day and networking until 1pm Talk Tuesday 6 July 1.15-3.15pm, Tuesday 13 July 1.15-3.15pm |
| Price | £5 - New graduates per workshop £7 - Dance artists per workshop Talks only - £2 per talk Whole programme - £40 new graduates or £60 dance artists Workshop price includes refreshments and talks Booking opens 26 April 2010 |
| More details | Classes must be booked and paid for in advance Attend whole series or individual sessions To give graduates further opportunity to meet, talk, and move alongside dance artists currently working within the field, we will open up these workshops to 10 professional dance artists each day |