Invest time in your future No Images? Click here Dear Supporter, welcome to your June 2017 newsletter!Exclusive Facebook Career Training Day for DancersAs part of the launch of DCD’s ground-breaking Career Insights Programme, we’re thrilled to announce an exclusive career training day for dancers at Facebook’s Headquarters in London on 25 September.Come along to be inspired and hear about different career paths from people that have made career changes, at one of the world’s largest and most successful tech companies.Dancers will also be given tools on managing their own businesses, including design, marketing and advertising ideas. The full day training will include two sessions:
This is a free event, open to all dancers across the UK planning for or navigating career transition. Places will be given on a first come, first served basis – so make sure not to miss this unique opportunity! Priority booking will be given to Career Insights Programme applicants. Apply by 5pm on 24 July. Career Insights ProgrammeIf you’re interested in having more opportunities like the Facebook Career Training Day for dancers then make sure to apply to DCD’s Career Insights programme - paid placements in a range of companies for dancers to gain practical experience in a working environment outside of the studio.See the range of companies where you could gain first-hand experience here.The programme also includes:
We are offering places for up to 4 dancers. The programme will run for 12 weeks from September – November 2017 and will be a 2 day a week commitment, however this will be tailored to each company’s capacity and requirements. Applications are open now and will close at 5pm on 12 July. Looking for a new role?DCD are excited to be recruiting for two roles:A full-time and hands-on Administrator role, ensuring efficient administrative support throughout all areas of DCD; andA brand new part-time Fundraising Officer role, leading on all aspects of income generation for the charity.Come join our fun, friendly and hardworking team! If you wish to apply, or know someone who might be interested, make sure to check out the job packs and further information here. The deadline to apply for both roles is 9am on 26 June 2017. DCD Alumni CelebrationFollowing the huge success of last year's event at The Ivy, we’re looking forward to our second annual DCD Alumni Celebration event on 10 July at 7pm at an exclusive venue in East London.This is a free event for all dancers who have been supported by DCD, be it through one of our workshops, support services or a one to one consultation – we’d love to see you there!There'll be drinks, glamour, and a few surprises! This event is strictly guest list on a first come first served basis, so make sure to RSVP to hanna@thedcd.org.uk, if you haven’t already done so. Not based in London? We'll be holding events in Glasgow on 1 or 2 September (TBC); Leeds on 11 September and Birmingham on 14 September - watch this space for more details! Book Now for EVOLVE GlasgowDCD’s EVOLVE workshop returns to Glasgow on 2 September.EVOLVE is a full day workshop for all professional dancers exploring life after a dance career, offering practical tools, insight and inspiration.Explore the journey of a dancer’s career with like-minded people.Get the tools to develop your own personal action plan and discover your potential.Learn how to manage a lifelong career beyond performance.Hear first-hand from DCD supported dancer Tanya Richam-Odoi about her own experience of transition.
Please contact us on 020 7831 1449 or ellen@thedcd.org.uk if cost is a barrier to you attending. Limited subsidised places are available. DCD is delivering EVOLVE in partnership with DCD Contributing Company, Scottish Ballet, Dance House Glasgow and The Work Room. This programme is kindly supported by the Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund. This is the second time EVOLVE comes to Glasgow – see what happened last time we were there!'Dancing Your Way to Business'Pick up the June issue of Dancing Times to read an article written by DCD supported dancer Gavin McCaig: ‘Dancing Your Way to Business’.It examines the transferrable skills that dancers gain throughout their training and careers – from communication and social skills, to teamwork, leadership, creativity and discipline.We’re having a makeover…Exciting things are happening at the DCD Transition Centre – we’re having a makeover and will be launching a new website late summer…watch this space!Dancer Transition Around the WorldDCD supports professional dancers across the UK, and also works hard to promote the issue of dancer career transition internationally.We are a founding member of the International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers (IOTPD) and other countries often look to our expertise and insight when setting up their own transition centres. Just this past month, DCD’s Executive Director Jennifer Curry travelled to Brussels and Budapest, to speak at two working seminars: Dance Futures: Creating Transition Schemes for Dancers and Promoting Sustainable Mobility in the Dance Sector - a project delivered by EuroFIA (the European group of the International Federation of Actors) and the IOTPD. The aim of this project is to conduct working seminars in Belgium, Hungary and Spain to determine the possibility for a programme of transition support for dancers in those countries. Jennifer also attended the annual IOTPD meeting in Berlin, where representatives from 10 countries took part in discussions on dancer transition. Participating countries included the UK, Switzerland, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, South Korea, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and the USA, where best practice and trends from around the world as well as diversity and delivering broad and ambitious support programmes for dancers were discussed. Click below to find out more about the IOTPD and the Philippe Braunschweig Grant for professional dancers who have had an international career - application deadline 30 April 2018. Thinking of applying for a Financial Retraining Grant?The next deadlines are:
Make sure you book your one to one consultation at least one week before you submit your application! For more information or to arrange a consultation in person, over the telephone or via Skype, please contact Ellen or call us on 020 7831 1449 to discuss your plans. Photo credit: DCD supported dancer Andrew Ross Clare Meardon - DCD Transition TalesClare trained as a dancer at Performers Dance College. She then spent 15 years as a professional dancer working in the Musical Theatre, Corporate and Commercial worlds. With DCD's support, Clare now works as a Dance and Pilates teacher.
Are you a DCD supported dancer? We'd love to know what you're up to!Have You Donated to boundless?DCD is raising funds to provide two Financial Retraining Grants, allowing professional independent dancers to expand upon their unique skills and strengths and gain additional experience and expertise in the career field of their choice. No donations too large or small and all very gratefully received! A big thank you to all those who have already donated. Coming Up...DCD Jobs
DCD Alumni Celebration Events
Career Insights Programme
EVOLVE 2017
Coaching
Financial Grant deadlines
Thank you Dancers' Career Development is kindly supported by the following Contributing Companies: The Dancers' Career Development Independent Trust is generously supported
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