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Letting The Light In
Date posted: 24 April 2023
A connected conversation for a dis-united nation. In this online conversation panellists discuss the specifics of the state of community dance as we navigate Brexit, the pandemic, war in Europe and the climate crisis.

“Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.”

From “Anthem ” by Leonard Cohen (1992)

In this online conversation with voices from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, hosted by an artist returning to live in England after two decades living in Germany, panellists discuss the specifics of the state of community dance in their locations as we navigate Brexit, the pandemic, war in Europe and the climate crisis.

Hosted by Jo Parkes (Dance Artist, Director and Educator), with Tony Mills (Artistic Director, DanceBase, Edinburgh), Diane Hebb (Director, Arts Engagement, Arts Council Wales), Catherine Young Artistic Director/CEO, Dawns i Bawb, Mags Bryne & guests from DU Dance Youth Projects and Steering Group, Zoie Golding MBE (Artistic Director Zoielogic Dance Company).