Here are some answers to some common questions about Big Dance
Big Dance is a biennial the celebratory festival taking place in 2010 and 2012 with development programmes in between. This celebration of dance and dancing for everyone will take place from 3-11 July 2010.
Big Dance has been awarded £2.98million from the Legacy Trust UK. Click here for more information: www.legacytrustuk.org.
The programme will be delivered by the Greater London Authority in partnership with Arts Council England, London. Additional support for the programme is provided by London Councils, Museums, Libraries and Archives, London, NHS London and Sport England.
Big Dance 2010 will be an opportunity for everyone to experience the diversity of dance activities that thrive in the capital. Londoners and visitors to the capital will be able to experience an unparalleled citywide, creative celebration of dance.
Big Dance is working in partnership with 5 hub organisations that will lead and co-ordinate activity in their London boroughs. These organisations are:
Sadler’s Wells (North)
Barnet, Camden, City, Enfield, Haringey and Islington
East London Dance (East)
Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest and Tower Hamlets.
Greenwich Dance Agency (South East)
Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham
Siobhan Davies Dance (South)
Croydon, Kingston-upon-Thames, Lambeth, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth.
English National Ballet (West)
Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Richmond-upon-Thames and Westminster
Big Dance is working in partnership with Shape London to ensure that the programme is accessible for all.
- Celebrate the diversity of London by showcasing the Capital’s world-class dance offer.
- Inspire young people and diverse communities to participate in the life and culture of London and in the build up and delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012
- Foster innovation and creativity
- Promote the Olympic and Paralympic ideals celebrating mind, body and spirit, and encourage a joined-up approach across sport, physical activity, culture and education
- Leave a lasting positive legacy of the Games for future generations
Everyone and every dance style is welcome to participate in Big Dance 2010. Information for independent artists, choreographers, dance teachers, student and volunteers who would like to be involved in Big Dance activities can all be found on the website.
Big Dance week 2010 will run from 3-11 July and will offer lots of events, classes and performances for you to participate in.
The programme is still in development, so we can’t say exactly what is planned, but you can look forward to hundreds of innovative dance events across the Capital and outside of London in:
- parks
- bridges
- schools
- sports & health clubs
- cinemas
- leisure & fitness centres
- nightclubs & shops
There are many opportunities for the public to have a go as dance studios, theatres, sports facilities, community centres, health clubs and gyms open their doors for people to try some of the best classes and performances on offer.
If you want to find more about dance performances and classes, read the latest reviews and sign up for email updates at www.bigdance2010.com and you will be informed as soon as the programme is available.
Alternatively, you can call the Big Dance Information line on 0207 608 6151.
We have had lots of enquiries and questions and it is fantastic to have had such an enthusiastic response to Big Dance. However, we can’t answer specific student queries but we recommend taking a look at Big Dance website or visiting www.londondance.com for more information about dance in London, dance classes and learning to dance.
To be kept informed of all the latest opportunities and developments register for e-mail updates.
All individual artists, dancers, choreographers who are interested in dance are welcomed to collaborate with Big Dance.
You should start by talking to the hub lead organisation for your borough. They can be contacted on:
north@bigdance2010.com
east@bigdance2010.com
southeast@bigdance2010.com
south@bigdance2010.com
west@bigdance2010.com
And register your interest on the website or through info@bigdance2010.com. There will be a range of opportunities so do keep checking the website
Big Dance 2010 has now offered 50 grants of £1,000 to support great ideas for projects that are dance related, based in London and take place during Big Dance week (3-11 July 2010). A further grant programme will be launched for Big Dance 2012 so keep registered and in touch with your Big Dance Hub:
Sadler’s Wells (North)
Barnet, Camden, City, Enfield, Haringey and Islington
East London Dance (East)
Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest and Tower Hamlets.
Greenwich Dance Agency (South East)
Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham
Siobhan Davies Dance (South)
Croydon, Kingston-upon-Thames, Lambeth, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth.
English National Ballet (West)
Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Richmond-upon-Thames and Westminster
You should contact the hub organisation for your borough. They will be able to talk to you about performing in the programme. You should also register your interest in putting on an event by going to the Big Dance website.
All schools at nursery, primary and secondary levels can be part of the Big Dance Schools Pledge. There are two strands to the Schools pledge.
- Pledge to 20 minutes of dance a day during Big Dance week.
- Learn a short dance piece and take part in a record-breaking attempt at 1pm on 9 July 2010 – when all schools worldwide are being invited to perform the dance at the same time.
Teachers can register their schools through the Big Dance website Big Dance website or through www.londonyouthdance.com. For more information about Big Dance School Pledge please contact Sharon@bigdance2010.com
You are welcome to register your event and benefit from the marketing material. Click here to register: www.bigdance2010.com/out_of_london
