Dance Network Association Job listing - Lead Dance Artist and Supporting Dance Artists

In an exciting new commission in collaboration with the Essex Education Taskforce and Adult Social Care, DNA has been asked to create a new intergenerational dance project for the Essex Year of Numbers. Essex Year of Numbers is a countywide campaign that aims to inspire a love of learning, focusing on numeracy. Read more at www.essex.gov.uk

Project Summary

2 x 12 week long intergenerational programmes based in Tendring that culminate in a celebratory event; working with older adults specifically living with dementia and young people in primary school settings from KS1. 

The programme focuses on combining mathematical language with creative dance and movement.

DNA encourages applications from those who are likely to be underrepresented in the arts. These include people who are Black, Asian, from the Global Majority, D/deaf, disabled, LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent.

We are looking for: 

1 x Lead Dance Artist for Adults working mainly with older adults specifically living with Dementia but also able to deliver / co-lead Intergenerationally as we bring a school group and older adult group together.

​Total fee available inclusive of expenses and planning 

£1930.00
12 x delivery days, 3 x planning days (inc. Zoom meetings with DNA team) and travel for the full project (which is made up of 2 groups per delivery day)

Deadline for applications: Friday 27 October