MOVE IT - Seminars

Seminars

For those with a serious passion for dance, for students, professionals and teachers, the MOVE IT seminar programme is a one stop shop for expert advice, tricks of the trade and career inspiration.

Have a look at the MOVE IT 2010 seminar programme below:

FRIDAY 12 MARCH 2010

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2010

10.30- 11.15	Being a dancer at Cirque du Soleil Come meet Talent Scout Nicole Lamontagne, to learn more about life at Cirque du Soleil from a dancer’s perspective. Get an insight from the audition process to the on-stage experience. Embark on a journey with Cirque du Soleil dancers, and get a sneak peek at their lives in our creative environment.
11.45- 12.30	Preparing to Audition An expert panel guide you through the process of auditioning for vocational training covering ballet, contemporary dance or musical theatre courses. Get top tips and tricks to ensure you perform under pressure and get noticed. Panel includes Stephanie Pope, Principal of Urdang Academy, Alison Beckett, Director of Northern Contemporary School and British Ballet Organisation, Mary Breen, Principal of Stella Mann College and students who can speak from experience of the audition process.
13.00- 13.45	What is new in dance and health Update your knowledge and help prevent injury slowing you down. Dr Matthew Wyon, Leader in Performance Science from University of Wolverhampton will explore latest research in injury prevention and fitness for dancers. Discover the most common causes of injury for the dancer find out new ways to ensure you stay fit and healthy. Presented by the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science - an organisation dedicated to improving dancers' health.
14.15- 15.00	Let music spice up your dances Find out how to use music to spice up your dance classes, performances and choreography. Hear from experts including Richard Stewart of PPL who will guide you through the important legal bit including copyright and licensing issues that teachers, dancers and choreographers need to know.
15.30- 16.15	Big Dance - Get Involved! Find out about how to get involved with Big Dance, London's incredible celebration of dance from 3-11 July 2010. Whether you are interested in organising your own Big Dance event, wondering how your school, college or dance groups can be part of it or thinking about volunteering to help bring dance to thousands of Londoners, this session will give you all the information you need to ensure you make the most of the opportunity Big Dance offers.
16.45- 17.30	The Making of Streetdance 3D Some of the professionals involved in the sensational new film Streetdance 3D talk about how the film was made, the challenges of making dance for the camera and the additional challenges of making the UK's first 3D dance film. Get the inside line on the hottest dance movie of the year! Panel will include the film's producer, James Richardson.
18.00- 18.45	Teaching Qualifications for Adult Learning: The Labyrinth Explained This seminar aims to make sense of the new qualification required by all dance teachers who want to work in the life long learning educational sector, further Education, Higher Education and Adult Learning Institutes. There are a range of different qualifications which are now complusory for teacher to have in order to teach in these sectors. Dance tutor Michael Branwell will talk about his own experiences of gaining the right qualifications, explaining everything you need to know about this learning labyrinth and helping you to unlock your employment potential in these areas. Ideal for teachers who are not teacher trained, but who want to start or continue to teach in the post 16 educational contexts. Michael is a successful ballet tutor who runs Harlow School of Ballet and leads the Chelsea Ballet Summer School as well as teaching at Morely College.

SUNDAY 14 MARCH 2010

10.30- 11.15	Planning a sustainable career in dance Don't be a one hit wonder. How to plan ahead and utilise your transferable skills to ensure you build a successful and sustainable career in dance.
11.45- 12.30	Preventing injury and creating a safe dance environment An essential session for dancers, teachers and choreographers, outlining some important ways to help you prevent injury and make sure you and your dancers remain safe while performing and rehearsing. From the lowdown on what to look for in studio space and the latest in dance floor technology to top tips from a leading expert in dance science. Presented by Harlequin and the Royal Academy of Dance.
13.00- 13.45	ISTD presents the History of Tap Join ISTD examiner and tap expert Heather Rees, author of the book Tap Dancing: Rhythm in Their Feet for this exhilarating journey into the roots of tap dance. From its diverse origins in clogging, Irish dance and African rhythms Heather will trace the history of this iconic dance style, from the early development from wooden soles to metal taps, the glamorous films of Fred Astaire who brought tap dance to a new generation of dancers and the tap crazy 1980’s. A fascinating session for dancers, students and enthusiasts, anyone with a passion for tap dance. Featuring film clips and live demonstrations.
14.15- 15.00	Taking it to the next level Nike Athletes Kymberlee Jay, Vicki Igbokwe and Kenrick Sandy share the experiences they have had working with Nike and beyond, illustrating the different career pathways open to dancers in the industry.
15.30- 16.15	Hip Hop History The ideal session for Dance teachers and dancers interested in the true roots of the movement that has changed the face of contemporary culture and dance all over the world. Find out the exact differences between specific styles where they are from and how they came about plus how that fits in to what is happening in Street dance and Hip Hop culture right now. With Andy Instone of Urban Strides.
16.45- 17.30	Introduction to Equity for dancers Find out what Equity can do for you as a professional performer. Equity is the UK Trade Union representing professional performers and other creative workers from across the spectrum of the entertainment, creative and cultural industries. Life as a professional performer can be tough and this session will introduce what the organisation is all about and how Equity can help you ensure you know your rights, help you understand how much you should be being paid and give you help and advice about the profession. Equity can also help you to register your stage name and protect your artistic identity. A vital session for all UK performers presented by a representative of Equity.

Please note - The management reserves the right to alter or vary the content, timing or teacher of any class/performance/seminar due to circumstances beyond their control.