People Dancing

04/06/2026

Are you a contemporary dance practitioner wanting to widen your skills and introduce ballet to a group for the first time? Or are you seeking to find creative new ways to include physically disabled dancers, learning disabled dancers and neurodivergent dancers into your classes?
This one-day workshop provides an opportunity to experience an National Youth Ballet NYB All In! inclusive ballet class and explore creative approaches to the translation of balletic movements.

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www.communitydance.org.uk/summerprogramme

03/06/2026

In the rush of everyday life, wellbeing is often the first thing we put on hold. This one-day programme, led by three incredible practitioners, offers a compassionate, body-aware journey into wellbeing, self-care and the care of others. You will be expertly guided to explore how we relate to our minds, bodies, and identities when health, injury, pain, or neurodivergence shape our experience.

Apply now!

www.communitydance.org.uk/summerprogramme

Dancers' Career Development One Dance UK

03/06/2026

Rubicon Dance is recruiting - apply now!

02/06/2026

Working with participants in community and participatory settings carries a duty of care that extends beyond artistic delivery. This one-day workshop provides essential training for dance practitioners seeking to strengthen their knowledge and application of safe and healthy dance practice.

Apply now!

www.communitydance.org.uk/summerprogramme

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02/06/2026

Looking forward to welcoming Dancers' Career Development and One Dance UK at this years’ Summer Programme. Apply now!

01/06/2026

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY - only a handful of places left!

Join world-renowned Dance for PD ® practitioner David Leventhal for a three-day CPD programme exploring current issues, creative sourcing, and co-creative practice in Dance for Parkinson’s.
Each day stands alone while contributing to a shared journey of learning, reflection, and practice.

www.communitydance.org.uk/summerprogramme

01/06/2026

Applications are now open for the Fantastic for Families Awards 2026!

The Awards celebrate inspiring creative experiences for families and older people across the UK. If your organisation delivered family-friendly or age-friendly activity between 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026, now’s the time to apply

The Awards celebrate outstanding cultural experiences from across the UK, with three categories:
Best Family Arts Activity�Best Age-Friendly Outreach�Audience Impact and Innovation Award

Deadline: 15 July 2026�Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/awards2026opennow

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

Dance Professionals Fund has opened a second round of applications for the Best Foot Forward Professional Development Grants due to high demand!

Dance professionals can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support professional development and help extend their careers. Funding can be used for short courses, training, and other opportunities to build skills and increase income.

Applications are open until 8 June 2026, and early registration is encouraged as idea discussion slots are expected to fill quickly.

Find out more, check eligibility, and apply here: https://www.dancefund.org.uk/grants/professional-development-grants/

“The funding from DPF has provided me with learning and professional experiences with meaningful opportunities that are building real connections and relationships with other dance organisations and artists.”
— Stephanie Hellewell Bird, grant recipient (Spring 2025)

28/05/2026

Are you a D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent dance artist based in the UK looking to develop your practice, connect with peers, and invest in your creative future? Applications are now open for D.A.R.E!

Disabled Artist Residency Exchange is a new, disabled-led residency created to support the growth, visibility and sustainability of DDN artists in the UK.

A 4-day residency bringing together a small group of D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Curated by Marc Brew Company and supported by the DDN Training Network, this pilot residency creates space to:
* Explore and develop your artistic practice
* Exchange ideas with other artists
* Engage in workshops led by disabled artists
* Build skills in professional development
* Reflect, rest, and reconnect with your creativity

We are seeking 4 D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent dance artists based in the UK, with priority given to Scotland-based artists.

📍 Dance Base, Edinburgh
📅 21–24 September 2026
Deadline: 26th June

The residency includes:
* Daily morning practice and warm-ups
* Workshops in choreography, improvisation, dramaturgy, music, and accessible performance
* Artist-led sessions and creative exploration time
* Professional development sessions (producing, marketing, access, touring, funding)
* Group reflection and open sharing
* Artist bursary – amount to be confirmed
* Travel
* Accommodation
* Per diems
* Access costs

For more information on how to apply please visit the link in our bio. We recognise that applying for opportunities takes time, energy and care, and we truly value the effort behind every application. If you have any questions or need support with your application, please contact us at [email protected].

Support from Dance Base, The Work Room and the DDN Network.

Birds of Paradise Theatre Company National Theatre of Scotland Indepen-dance Drake Music Scotland Solar Bear YDance Sonic Bothy Cutting Edge Theatre Lung Ha's Theatre Company Triple C Paragon Music Waterbaby Arts