Dance & Older People – Pilot Mentoring Programme for artists
A partnership between Age & Opportunity and Dance Ireland, in consultation with Dance Theatre of Ireland
As part of a continuing partnership supporting professional development for dance artists working with older people, Age & Opportunity and Dance Ireland have announced a new pilot programme for professional development in this field.
We are offering mentoring and 2 funded placements with experienced dance artists/companies for dance artists who are in interested in developing skills and knowledge in the field of dance with older people.
There are two awards, one aimed at mid-career artists, and one at early career artists who are interested in entering this area of practice.
Awardees will be matched with a mentor, and together agree a programme which should include working in community or care settings, and advice and support sessions with the established artist.
Award 1 Criteria (Mid-Career)
You should:
- Be a Dance Ireland professional member
- Have experience of teaching or delivering workshops in a community setting
- Track record as a dance artist/choreographer 5 years +
- Demonstrate impact of mentoring process on future development
- Demonstrate commitment to working in this field
Award 2 Criteria (Early Career)
You should:
- Be a Dance Ireland professional member
- Have some experience of teaching or delivering workshops in a community setting
- Track record as a dance artist/choreographer 2-3 years post-graduation from a recognised dance training course or equivalent experience
- Demonstrate impact of mentoring process on future development
- Demonstrate commitment to working in this field
Fees & Expenses
Selected artists will receive a stipend of €500 to support attendance at work placement and mentoring sessions. We envisage this will support 10 hour long sessions split between a practical and discussion focus.
Timeline
Placements will take place between July and October 2021
Closing date for applications 12 noon Monday 31 May
Please send supporting material to programme@danceireland.ie
If you have any queries please or should you have any access needs, need support or to receive and send information in another format, contact programme@danceireland.ie
Artists will be selected by a panel convened by Dance Ireland and Age & Opportunity.
