Seminars archive

Summer School 2011 was held, as always, at the excellent studio facilities of PACE as part of Dance Department at De Montfort University, Leicester, the courses provoked, inspired and moved our participants and tutors too. The spirit of the course groups and tutors in sharing their practice was exceptional. Read more...

Lisa Craddock (Professional Development, FCD) led a session on the new National Occupational Standards for dance and how you can map them against your existing work and courses. Jacqueline McCormick (Dance Director, Cheshire Dance) led a practical dance session focusing on one aspect of the standards; ‘Engaging participants in your sessions whilst meeting their learning needs'.  Read more...

This day-long seminar presented how Rosemary Lee has approached her process of choreographing with groups and the issues that have arisen for her when asked to evaluate her work. Read more...

A day of talks and practical sessions sharing the parallels, ideas and collaborations happening between dance and sport. Read more...

An exchange forum to explore the impact of dance and the care of those affected by dementia. For health professionals and researchers, care providers, arts organisers and independent dance artists. Read more...

Seminar and Consultation Event in Northern Ireland which gave those in the community dance sector a chance to have a part in the development of the National Occupational Standards being developed by the DTAP partnership. Read more...

The Summer School returned with its Pathway to Practice intermediate courses in 2010 at the excellently resourced PACE building, De Montfort University, Leicester. Read more...

The NIACE campaign Adult Learners' Week has partnered up with the Foundation for Community Dance for Dance Off 2010.  Read more...

A practical session for practitioners exploring the key principles of Candoco's inclusive ethos, led by Luke Pell and Katie Marsh from Candoco and a debate for people interested in the development of a more diverse, inclusive and innovative dance sector. Read more...

Introductory and Specialist Courses in Community Dance at the PACE building, De Montfort University, Leicester. A series of four courses that explored dance leadership and supported the sector to develop its skills in delivering quality dance practice in a variety of settings. Read more...