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Scottish Dance Theatre - Pathways to the Profession Symposium

Why are there so few disabled artists on our stage and screens? Who is nurturing the growth of the next generation of disabled artists? A response to the Symposium led by Scottish Dance Theatre, which explored the issues inhibiting the inclusion of physically and sensory disabled people in performing arts Pathways to the Profession Symposium logo
The Pathways to the Profession Symposium held on 19th and 20th January in Dundee brought together disabled and non-disabled  dance artists and other arts professionals from across the UK for two days of inspiring performances, presentations and in-depth discussions, which led to a commitment to making things happen in the future rather than just talking about them.

Mat Fraser was a brilliant Chair keeping things moving and pulling things together in equal measure.

Overall this conference was a powerful stepping off point for the Foundation’s concerns to ensure that disabled people have equal and quality access to go as far as their ambitions and dreams can take them in dance.

Thank you Scottish Dance Theatre and Caroline Bowditch, Dance Agent for Change for getting us all together.

If you would like to find out more about the work of Scottish Dance Theatre, visit www.scottishdancetheatre.com

Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/pathwaystotheprofession

Further reading by Jo Verrent and Joyce McMillan can also be accessed.

Films used during the Symposium can be found by visiting www.youtube.com/user/Pathways2012

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Date Posted: Mon 20th February 2012
Website: www.scottishdancetheatre.com/index.php?pid=1
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