Dance4 has created a role for an emerging dance artist as part of a national programme to support recent graduates from low income backgrounds to begin careers in the arts.
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their skills in several areas including choreography, performance and teaching through working on residencies and projects with Dance4 and involvement in selection panels and networks. The role will be based at Dance4’s new international Centre for Choreography in Nottingham and there will be opportunities to undertake training elsewhere in the UK and internationally.
To be eligible for a Weston Jerwood Creative Bursary applicants must:
- Have graduated from a first degree (BA or equivalent) within the past two years (i.e. in 2015, 2016 or 2017). No minimum grade required
- Have received a full maintenance grant during the full period of their course and be able to verify it with the necessary paperwork for each year
- Be a full-time UK resident.
Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries is designed and managed by Jerwood Charitable Foundation in partnership with the British Council. It has been made possible through the combined support of Arts Council England’s Ambition for Excellence Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation, Jerwood Charitable Foundation, CHK Charities Limited and PRS Foundation.
Dance4 is supported by Arts Council England and Nottingham City Council.