Mentoring Call Out – Black Artists In Dance

**DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR 24HRS – PLEASE GET IN TOUCH BY 9 DECEMBER**

Dance City are delighted to be working in partnership with B.A.i.D to offer local, Black, dance professionals, a free 1-2-1 mentoring session via Zoom this December. This opportunity has been designed in response to outcomes from sector consultations where mentoring for black artists in the region was clearly identified as a need.

‘The B.A.i.D vision is to support black artists in dance through mentoring, health and well-being, career opportunities and resources. There are many career pathways available within dance, the scope of which is much greater than performing, teaching and choreography.

We aim to broaden the opportunities available for black artists within the industry. We are committed to enriching the dance community through representation, diversity and equality.’

The project consists of six mentoring sessions, four for selected artists Dance City is currently connected with, and two via this open call out, for us to reach out and connect with more artists working in the sector. This is a great artist led initiative that will provide you the space to share your ideas, receive support, and further your networks.

The mentoring session will take place on Tuesday 15 December at either 3.45 – 4.45pm or 5pm – 6pm via Zoom.

Please note, in order to be eligible to apply you must:

· Identify as Black

· Be working as a dance professional in the North East – this includes dancers, choreographers, dramaturgs, designers, teachers, either those with roles on stage or behind the scenes

· Be over 18+ yrs.

· Be available between 3.45pm and 6pm on Tuesday 15 December

· Have access to a laptop or mobile device and a log in to Zoom

· Students are not eligible to apply

If you are eligible and would like to apply for this 1-2-1 mentoring opportunity, please email Rachel.birch@dancecity.co.uk with the following:

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Postcode:

Website/social media link:

A short biography detailing your current practice and past experience (100 words max)

A short description of a project you’re currently working on (100 words max)

Why you feel that a 1-2-1 mentoring session would be beneficial to you (100 words max)

Please let us know if you have any access requirements.

 

Deadline Wednesday 9 December 12noon.

 

If you would prefer to apply by video or telephone, please email Rachel Birch in the first instance to discuss.

If you are interested in future opportunities for sessions focussed on mentoring please get in touch. Dance City is constantly evolving its artist development offer and we welcome your suggestions regarding activities and opportunities you’d like to see us develop.