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On the 18 May 2012 - the day the Olympic Torch arrives in the UK – thousands of schoolchildren in the UK and across the world will join together to take part in a world-record breaking dance Read more...

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 Read more...

The Creative Case is a re-imagining of the Arts Council's approach to diversity and equality, setting out how these areas can and should enrich the arts for artists, audiences and our wider society Read more...

Nominate arts projects for the National Lottery Awards 2012 - the annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded Good Causes is on! Read more...

University of Brighton publishes findings of its research in to the role of dance in maintaining and developing relationships between people with dementia and, between people with dementia and those who care for and support them Read more...

A chance for your dance school to raise funds! Take pat and you could win the top prize of £1,000 Read more...

The Arts Council England is inviting people working in the arts, culture and youth sectors to share ideas and post their thoughts on a new blog Read more...

The Department of Health has launched a new Public Health Outcomes Framework, which sets out the desired outcomes for public health Read more...

Arts 4 Dementia offers new outreach at arts venues around London Read more...

The Arts Council Plan 2011-15 is published and available to download. The Plan sets out what Arts Council England aim to do, in order to deliver their Achieving great art for everyone goals and priorities over the years 2011-15. Read more...

Over the next three months Blue Eyed Soul Dance will be working on winding down the company, after pioneering inclusive dance for almost 18 years Read more...

Sign-up to the free 21 day introduction to Sync Leadership. The Leadership programme about leading with a difference, that focuses on the interplay between leadership and disability Read more...

Scientists from London Roehampton University are studying the effects of ballet on people with Parkinson's Disease Read more...

A signed video podcast featuring an interview with deaf choreographer Mark Smith (Deaf Men Dancing, Shoes) Read more...

Voluntary Arts is delighted to announce the winners of the 2011 Epic Awards for excellence in the arts and crafts across UK and the Republic of Ireland Read more...