THE DISCOVERY STAGE LINE-UP - talks
Led by some of the top artists and professionals from across the industry our FREE Talks Programme on The Discovery Stage aims to educate, inspire and inform. Whether you’re a student, parent or entrepreneur pull up a chair, put a headset on and join us, there’s something here for everyone to learn!
Check out the 2023 talks schedule below and register your interest to be one of the first to hear about the 2024 schedule.
FRIDAY
⭐12.00PM – 12.45PM⭐
Making Your Next MOVE: Picking the right training for you
A conversation with Bird College, University of Chichester and Laban.
⭐14.00PM – 14.45PM⭐
Brave Faces in Dark Places: Discovering Your Inner Spark
An honest and brave conversation with Terry Hyde Ma MBACP and friends about dancers’ wellbeing.
⭐16.15PM – 17.00PM⭐
Making your Next MOVE: Auditions Advice – How to prepare the student, the child, and the parent!
A conversation with a Casting Agent Liyanne Manning, Choreographer, Royal Caribbean Productions, Thames TV Casting.
SATURDAY
⭐12.00PM – 12.45PM⭐
Empowering Your Mind: Encouraging Reflection & Resilience for Growth
A conversation with Danielle Lecointe Mindset Coach, Somatic Coach Mike Simon, Joyologist & Mindset Coach Donna Easton, and Creative Haz Evans.
⭐14.00PM – 14.45PM⭐
Entrepreneurs within the Performing Arts: How To Make Money and Live Your Dream
Join Azaria Bradley, who will be interviewing Philip Birchall and Menina Futuro take a deep dive into creativity and entrepreneurialism, get tips on starting up side hustles, and making yourself into a business.
⭐16.15PM – 17.00PM⭐
How To Be An Influencer: Stand Out Online
Join Meesha Garbett, Marlon ‘Swoosh’ Wallen and Friends no filter advice on content, consistency, building relationships, to posture for photography, to making a reely good reel.
SUNDAY
⭐12.00PM – 12.45PM⭐
Talking Race: Promoting Racial Equity and Representation in Dance
Facilitated by TiRed Movement, a frank and much-needed conversation on how small changes in behaviour and language can lead to big changes.
⭐14.00PM – 14.45PM⭐
Unleashing Your Superpower: A conversation with Tasha Ghouri and Joshua Base Pilmore
A friendly conversation with these two besties, discussing unleashing your superpowers, the dance industry, and love island gossip.
⭐15.45PM – 16.30PM⭐
Making your Next MOVE: How to work with Agents & Brands
Listen to Talent Agent SI Barbour- Brown, Royal Caribbean Productions, Model Agent Simon Lewis & Creative Cherrelle Jay on how to work with agents and brands and getting the best out of the relationship.