10.30- 11.15 |
Strategy visualisation: business basics for creative minds Using a mix of visual and written media, we’ll create some simple strategies that will help you make the most out of your creativity and build a business plan for your creative business idea. Get tips to grow your business and find out what you can learn from other business models outside the dance world. Presented by Alex Barclay, Director of ABC Limited, a research, strategy and marketing agency working with individuals, SMEs and corporate organisations. Alex is also an advisor for The Enterprise Centre for the Creative Arts.
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11.45- 12.30 |
Stay safe, get qualified Many dance practioners feel there is a gap in their qualifications, particularly if they didn't go down the degree route. This session will introduce a new qualification suitable for dance teachers, dance professionals and community dance artists to help ensure safe and effective dance practice, so you can feel confident about teaching and leading others and improving your employment prospects. Find out the vital elements that the qualification covers, the requirements and how it can help you get more work. Presented by Maggie Morris, Head of Dance and Acting Qualifications, Trinity College London; Rachel Rist Chair of Education, IADMS and Director of Dance, Tring Park School for Performing Arts; Emma Redding, Head of Dance Science, Laban and Chair of Development Committee, IADMS and Helen Laws - Healthier Dance Programme Leader, Dance UK; member of Board of Directors, IADMS.
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13.00- 13.45 |
How to make your dance school even more successful Sean Williams (Director) and Liz Dale (Head of Education and Training) at the Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET) examine the main strengths of successful private dance schools. The session will look at awarding organisations, teaching qualifications, continuing professional development and working with state primary and secondary schools. The ideal opportunity to ask questions, debate issues and bring yourself up to date with vital current developments and new legislation that will have an impact on you. Discover new ways to maintain and improve standards at your school, as well as offering low-down on important staffing issues including the CRB enhanced disclosure process. It will also help you feel more confident about staff contracts and appraisals and help you and your staff become familiar with important codes of professional practice and explore how new equal opportunities legislation will effect you. Even get advice about dealing with confrontational parents! The ultimate one-stop session to make sure your school is the best it can be.
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14.15- 15.00 |
Casting confidential Get advice from a panel of top casting directors about how to present yourself professionally, from creating a professional C.V and perfecting your phone manner to essential audition etiquette. Hear about the most common mistakes made by dancers and get tips to help you rise above the rest! The panel will include Madeline Aveson-Gruber, Casting Director for Disneyland Resort Paris and Pippa Ailion, Casting Director for Billy Elliott and Legally Blonde.
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15.30- 16.15 |
Blogging v. social networking A masterclass in how to promote yourself or your company online. Find out some simple tricks to make the most effective use of tools like blogging and social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook to promote what you do and reach new audiences. The seminar will include case studies from the dance and arts sector and is presented by Hans de Kretser, e-marketing expert and Director of Hans de Kretser Associates.
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16.45- 17.30 |
A pathway for talented dancers Centres for Advanced Training is a government initiative designed to help identify and assist children with exceptional potential to benefit from world-class specialist training. The ideal opportunity for dancers, parents and teachers to find out how the CAT iniative can help nurture dance talent and how to connect with the programme, also find out about upcoming auditions.
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18.00- 18.45 |
Career Profile: Choreographer and Creative Director Gareth Walker Choreographer and Creative Director Gareth Walker of Bass Productions talks about his career to date, encompassing a wide range of work from pop tours to fitness DVD’s. Hear how he made the transition from dancer to choreographer and show director, working with top names like Take That, Mika and Anastasia. He will also give you an insight into breaking into the fashion and the fitness industry, as he has choreographed extensively for fashion shows and live events for leading brands like L’oreal and Ministry of Sound, choreographing the new Pump It Up dance workout DVD. |
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