Overture
(oh-ver-cher, -choo r)
noun
1. something that introduces what follows.
2. a formal or informal proposal or offer.
3. an annual programme of professional development for emerging Community Dance Artists.
Kerry Biggin, Resident Artist, leading a
workshop at William Patten Primary School
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures & Re:Bourne are recruiting a new cohort of emerging Community
Dance Artists to participate in a series of four residential weekends. This is an exceptional professional
development opportunity for dance practitioners working in communities across England.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking to recruit 15 dance artists, who use a variety of dance
styles, who are under 35 years old and have been working in community
settings for less than five years. We hope to find a group of artists
whose work spans both urban and rural settings and who represent
the diversity of contemporary England.
What We Offer
Over the course of twelve months the selected cohort of artists will take
part in four residential weekends at the Company’s base at Farnham
Maltings in Surrey. Each residential will comprise of practical workshops,
class and skills-sharings as well as inspirational guest teachers from
a wide variety of dance backgrounds sharing their practice.
Workshops in areas such as fundraising, time-management and
networking aim to provide the cohort with a range of skills to support
successful careers as community dance artists.
The training is funded by Arts Council England and travel expenses,
accommodation and per diems are provided.
When Are The Weekends?
20–21 May 2017  |  09–10 September 2017
25–26 November 2017  |  10–11 February 2018
How To Nominate
If you know someone who would benefit from this opportunity send
their name, contact number and email address to Drew Potter at
[email protected]. Tell us who you are, and in a couple of
sentences why you are nominating the individual. We’ll then get in touch.
How To Apply
“I can honestly say this has
been the best CPD I have
received since starting my
career in the dance sector
and I am incredibly humbled
to work alongside such
talented individuals. The
course is inspiring, influential,
fun and thought-provoking
but more importantly, it has
allowed me to work alongside
some amazing like-minded
individuals who all have a
shared passion for dance
in the community. I feel
honoured and privileged to
have taken part.”
Hilary Seaton, Isle of Wight,
2016–17 Cohort
“I feel very fortunate to be a
part of the 2016-17 cohort I’ve
made some incredible friends
and connected with a variety
of creatives. This is the most
powerful I have felt within my
creative life to date.”
Zenovia Grant, London,
2016–17 Cohort
Send your CV and a cover letter stating why you would like to
take part, and what you feel you would gain from this opportunity,
to [email protected]
All applications to be received by: Friday 24 February, 12 midday
New Adventures & Re:Bourne,
c/o Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR
W www.new-adventures.net  |  T +44 (0)12 5259 7050
Re:Bourne Registered Charity No. 1125342
Photo: Alicia Clarke