Artist Support
Artists are at the heart of our organisation and we are fully committed to supporting them in many ways. From curating a diverse array of shows every season from national and international performers, to providing financial backing for choreographers, DanceEast is continually searching for ways to help artists, both emerging and established, achieve their potential.
The team at DanceEast has a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience in dance and we are pleased to offer one to one advisory sessions to East and South East England based artists that work in dance.
The sessions are open to artists at any stage of their career and provide time and space to connect, share ideas and ask questions. The content of the sessions will be informed by you and your particular needs as a dance artist and can cover a range of things including, but not limited to, funding applications, creative ideas and partnership development, connecting with local networks and fellow artists, or they can simply provide space for you to develop your ideas and chat things through with a member of our team. Please understand that the advisory sessions are offered to provide advice and guidance, rather than pitching projects or seeking producing support.
If you are interested in booking a session with us, please contact us at ArtistEnquiries@danceeast.co.uk and tell us a little bit about yourself and explain what you would like to cover in the session so we can make sure we pair you with the right member of the DanceEast team.
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Over the last decade, DanceEast has been investing in developing the Jerwood DanceHouse to become a centre for digital dance innovation and provide its resources for dance artists interested in developing their creative practice in dance and digital technology.
Alongside our regular studio space we offer residencies in our purpose built Digital Suite, which was established during 2020-21 as a resource for dancemakers wanting to work with green screen technology, virtual production and a range of other technical software and hardware options to enhance their practice and create exciting new ideas of how audiences might experience dance.
As part of the Dance and Technology residencies we also offer the opportunity (where appropriate) for artists to test their ideas with local audiences as part of our programme Test & Talk: TECH. This new initiative was designed to provide our audience with the chance to gain insight into the types of projects that are being developed with dance and technology, including but not limited to Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality. The event encourages an active participation for audiences to try things out and feed back to us and the artists about their experience.
For further information and to learn more about our Dance and Technology residencies and eligibility, please contact us at ArtistEnquiries@danceeast.co.uk and tell us a little bit about yourself and the project you would like to develop during your residency.
During the summer and winter months, when our programmed activities pause, the Jerwood DanceHouse embraces a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. During this rare period in our calendar when we are free of any other commitments, we can support dance artists with studio space more than any other point in the year. DanceEast uses this opportunity to host Makerspace.
Makerspace is open to all dance artists at any career stage, offering space and freedom to work on projects, research new ideas, rehearse, or simply be creative with no required outcomes.
DanceEast are proud to partner with Collusion as part of their ART//TECH//PLAY network, alongside Cambridge Junction, Norwich Theatre, Anglia Ruskin University and Norwich University of the Arts.
WHAT IS ART//TECH//PLAY?
Led by Collusion in partnership with DanceEast, ART//TECH/PLAY (ATP) aims to strengthen the creative pipeline for tech-driven artistic work by supporting artists to expand their skills and experience working with creative technologies through an experimental practice day. Through this programme, artists can grow networks, transfer knowledge, access resources, and develop ground breaking artworks that engage the public in unique and impactful ways.
WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?
Currently, practice days at DanceEast are by invitation only. We extend invites to artists who have previously expressed interest in the programme and are eager to expand their skills and experience in working with creative technologies.
Are you an artist seeking to integrate creative technologies into your practice? Let us know by emailing ArtistEnquiries@danceeast.co.uk.
DanceEast has developed a reputation as a fantastic place to create new work; our first-class facilities, supportive environment and peaceful surroundings are perfect for artists looking to immerse themselves in their choreographic process. We provide residencies in our studios and digital suite to a whole range of artists at different career stages.
We are particularly interested in hearing from artists who are based and work in East and South East England interested in developing their creative practice, including touring work and participatory projects.
For further information and to learn more about our residencies and eligibility, please contact us at ArtistEnquiries@danceeast.co.uk and tell us a little bit about yourself and the project you would like to develop during your residency.
