Continuing Professional Development/Further Training
Throughout a dance career, it is important to continue to seek further training and development opportunities in order to maintain, improve and broaden knowledge and skills. Attending regular classes, workshops, courses and performances is vital to any artist, whether a recent graduate or experienced practitioner, in order to develop skills and keep up to date with current practice. To increase employability it may be necessary to gain further training or qualifications or to re-train for work in other areas of the dance profession.
There are many organisations which can be contacted for details of training, networking and professional development opportunities, some examples are listed below;
Contact your nearest Regional or National Dance Agency for details of classes and courses, artist support initiatives, shadowing or placement opportunities your area. (Ludus Dance placements guide)
The Foundation for Community Dance
This is the place to keep up to date with professional development activities for dance artists, community dance practitioners, and dance organisations in the UK and beyond - from conferences and courses, to mentoring opportunities, websites and resources. ‘Making a Move’ is the Foundation’s strategic initiative to develop a professional framework for community dance. ‘Definitions, Core Values and a Code of Conduct for Community Dance’ as now been published as part of this and can be downloaded from the website.
The National Dance Teachers Association (NDTA)
Lists CPD and events.
Dance UK
Supports individuals such as choreographers, independent dance artists and dance managers through a number of initiatives.
The Council for Dance Education and Training
Lists training opportunities on its Noticeboard and has a members area.
HE Placement Form
