DANCE OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS CUMBRIA
Cumbria County Council is part of NorthWestDance: The Lowry Youth Dance Partnership is a collective of organisations working in partnership with Youth Dance England and the Department for Children Schools and Families Music and Dance Scheme. Together we provide and champion high quality dance in all its forms, for all children, young people, and youth dance leaders throughout the region; promoting increased access to opportunities, raising standards and improving progression routes. For more information visit www.northwestdance.org.uk
Cumbria County Council, with it's local partners, is aiming to:-
Cumbria County Council is currently delivering the Cumbria Dance Development Plan for 2008-2011. If you have any questions about the dance development activity across Cumbria, please direct your enquiries to the County Council's part-time Dance Co-ordinator Lynn Fade on 01931 715546 or email lynn@vistaprojects.co.uk.
The Dance Champions Directory Widget is now available - click here for more information
Can dance, Allerdale - New for 14-25 yr olds Can dance, Barrow - New for 14-25 yr oldsCan dance, Carlisle - New for 14-25 yr olds
DANCE ARTISTS
Cumbria is fortunate to have a wealth of dance artists, choreographers, teachers, companies and private dance schools across the county. Cumbria County Council has well over 150 contacts on a current database. Here is a selection... If you would like to add your details to this on-line directory or to our database please contact karen.s.wood@cumbria.gov.uk or telephone 01228 227337
Please SelectSelect an artist...Argentine Tango Classes - KendalDARE DANCEDaphne A CushnieJenny Alexandra Brice (nee Craine)John and Barbara DouglassLouise WaltonPaula EvansTango PrimeroVirginia Taylor (Re)mind Your Body
DANCE SPACES IN CUMBRIA
This is a comprehensive and growing list of spaces across the county which are suitable for dance rehearsals, workshops and performances.
The spaces are grouped by district - Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden, and South Lakeland.
If you would like to book any of these spaces or would like to find out more about the facilities available please contact the venues directly.
If you are a venue and would like to list your space on this on-line directory please contact karen.s.wood@cumbriacc.gov.uk or telephone 01228 227337
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Space Audit A-Z by DistrictSelect a space...Allerdale - Carnegie TheatreAllerdale - Nether Hall SchoolAllerdale - Oval CentreAllerdale - Southfield Technology CollegeAllerdale - Theatre by the LakeBarrow - Furness College (Studio 3)Barrow - Hindpool Community CentreBarrow - Victory HallCarlisle - Stanwix Arts TheatreCarlisle - Tullie House Museum and Art GalleryCopeland - Cleator Moor Civic HallCopeland - Egremont Town CouncilCopeland - Palladium TheatreCopeland - Rosehill Theatre BarnCopeland - St Benedict's School (Main Hall)Copeland - St Gregory & St Patrick's Community CentreCopeland - Whitehaven Civic HallCopeland - Whitehaven Sports CentreEden - Kirkby Stephen Grammar SchoolEden - Lazonby Village HallEden - Penrith Leisure CentreEden - Play StationEden - Queen Elizabeth Grammar SchoolEden - Rheged Discovery CentreEden - Shap Memorial HallEden - Ullswater Community CollegeEden- Appleby Public HallSouth Lakeland - Brewery Arts CentreSouth Lakeland - Castle Street CentreSouth Lakeland - Coronation HallSouth Lakeland - Heron TheatreSouth Lakeland - Kendal Town HallSouth Lakeland - Lakes Leisure KendalSouth Lakeland - Lakes School (performing arts studio)South Lakeland - Lanternhouse InternationalSouth Lakeland - Old Laundry TheatreSouth Lakeland - Ulverston Leisure Centre
Other useful contacts for dance are:-
www.dancechampions.org.ukwww.artscouncil.org.uk www.ndta.org.ukwww.yde.org.uk www.communitydance.org.uk www.wotson4u.org.uk www.northwestdance.org.ukwww.u-dance.org