I want to dance forever...
Or 'the window part 2'
SCOPE - for the life of dance - is a new program being set up by Ausdance, the Australia Council for the arts, the Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian Sports Commission.
In a nut shell its a professional development program for dancers based on a model used for elite athletes. (yes it is paid for, ie its free for you to do, if you get selected)
An information session was held in Melbourne the other night, their are 25 places and they have had about 100 people register to get more information. Id like to see the number tripled!
This program is not about the dreaded 't' word (transition). This idea sends me into a bit of a tail spin. if I'm not working full time as a 'dancer' then I have to leave altogether?
The reality for most of us is that we have broad interests and ways of supporting our creative practice. What is exciting is that this program is set up to support dance artists on that journey. Some people may wish to leave the form, but most (or at least 50%, says scope) want to find ways to stay engaged with the form that they love, dance.
The SCOPE program encourages dancers to plan now for changes or shifts later so that you are skilled up and doing things that you love and are good at. It is testimony to the work of those involved, particularly Ausdance, and I think the more people who apply the more evidence that the program is needed.
I also think it can be a part of the bigger picture of keeping those who have a passion for dance engaged with dance, even if they shift in their career path (see my posting 'dancers in high places').
So how do you apply?
Apply here
Applications close Friday 16 February 2007
What are you waiting for?
SCOPE - for the life of dance - is a new program being set up by Ausdance, the Australia Council for the arts, the Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian Sports Commission.
In a nut shell its a professional development program for dancers based on a model used for elite athletes. (yes it is paid for, ie its free for you to do, if you get selected)
An information session was held in Melbourne the other night, their are 25 places and they have had about 100 people register to get more information. Id like to see the number tripled!
This program is not about the dreaded 't' word (transition). This idea sends me into a bit of a tail spin. if I'm not working full time as a 'dancer' then I have to leave altogether?
The reality for most of us is that we have broad interests and ways of supporting our creative practice. What is exciting is that this program is set up to support dance artists on that journey. Some people may wish to leave the form, but most (or at least 50%, says scope) want to find ways to stay engaged with the form that they love, dance.
The SCOPE program encourages dancers to plan now for changes or shifts later so that you are skilled up and doing things that you love and are good at. It is testimony to the work of those involved, particularly Ausdance, and I think the more people who apply the more evidence that the program is needed.
I also think it can be a part of the bigger picture of keeping those who have a passion for dance engaged with dance, even if they shift in their career path (see my posting 'dancers in high places').
So how do you apply?
Apply here
Applications close Friday 16 February 2007
What are you waiting for?
posted by Luke at 8:50 AM
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