We are excited to share a significant step in our journey towards greater accessibility and inclusivity in the dance sector. Our team has been leading the Brum Pro Class’s Inclusive Dance Practice Professional Development Programme, supported by Birmingham Dance Hub investment, with a firm commitment to investigate and enhance the accessibility of our professional training initiatives.
Throughout September, we had the privilege of learning from 10 invited specialists in professional inclusive and integrated dance practice. This invaluable experience was shared with the BPC Steering Group, composed of ACE dance and music, FABRIC, Birmingham Dance Network, Autin Dance Theatre, CDOB Brazilian Cultural Centre, 3 independent dance artists, and our esteemed project partners, including One Dance UK, Deaf Explorer, People Dancing, Anjali Dance Company, and Birmingham Hippodrome.
As we move forward, October brings 3 practical workshops where we will share and apply the learning from the experts in practical and informal sessions, exchanging our findings to equip regional dance artists with the confidence to challenge and develop their professional dance practice with accessibility in mind. Our goal is to create a more accessible and inclusive programme, engaging existing and new dance artists, and to provide professional development opportunities for our community.
