Movement Directors' Association

Such an uplifting start to our second year!!!! The movement direction community is growing, our team meetings are a joy and our steering group...well they steer, question, brainstorm....wishing us all a moving year ahead

💫 CREATIVE GROUP NOMINEES 💫 BEST CHOREOGRAPHER OR MOVEMENT DIRECTOR AWARD Award Sponsored by @ItaliaContiUK  @Chris_Tendai , Closer To Heaven, @TurbineTheatre @LanreMalaolu , Now, I See, @StratfordEast Mthuthuzeli November, The Waiting Game, @balletblack #theBBTAs

“You don’t need to look a certain way to be a dancer, I’m not interested in that.” Choreographer Ellen Kane on her creative ethos and why she relishes rejuvenating iconic musicals, as her take on A Chorus Line returns to @CurveLeicester👇 #Echobox=1718878515" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/big-interviews…

Sizeism in theatre is to be tackled with the launch of new training for drama schools, aimed at increasing the representation of plus-size performers in the industry. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1717586757" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/plus-size…

🧡 WORKSHOP ALERT 🧡 Connect | Move | Play Led by Laura Dredger 02/08/24 1-3pm Birmingham £10 ATTENDANCE ON THE WORKSHOP IS BY BOOKING ONLY! AGE 18+ ONLY Spaces are limited, to secure your place email: movespace123@gmail.com

What do you call a gang of choreographers and movement directors? Thrilled to have kicked off the network @EquityUK with some 220 attendees last night and excited for the next steps 💪🏻

Join us for the launch of Equity’s Choreographers & Movement Directors Network, 4 March at 6.30pm: 🤝 connect with others in the industry 🎭 hear about Equity 🚩 explore how to tackle workplace challenges & improve terms & conditions Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/equity-chore…

CIISA is a new professional body that is committed to upholding & improving behaviour across the creative industries. The body is currently in development and needs your input. You can help by completing this survey which will inform the work that they do: surveysconnect.com/WebProd/cgi-bi…

Are you a freelancer in the theatre, opera, or live performance industry? Join our community of over 200,000 self-employed workers in the UK arts workforce! We provide FREE support, advocacy, and events for ALL freelancers in the arts. freelancersmaketheatrework.com #freelancearts

MDA team would like to congratulate the Choreographers Guild on their progress with this - really good news!

#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork listen, support & advocate for ALL freelancers in the arts. We're an inclusive, independent community for the 200,000+ self-employed and freelance workers from all areas of theatre, opera & live performance, who make up 70% of the UK theatre workforce.

Hey Movers - see you there!

Needing support over the festive season? We have a special 'Advice' section of our website with links to advice on Legal Issues, Financial Support, Mental Health, Pastoral and more. freelancersmaketheatrework.com/support/ #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Positive early findings for Ireland's basic arts income pilot “Artists & creative arts workers in receipt of the payment are experiencing less anxiety & depression, spending more time working in their chosen fields, & investing more in their arts career." artsprofessional.co.uk/news/positive-…

Join the Bectu Black members' committee on the 28th September for an informal networking evening. This is a chance for creative workers from global majority backgrounds to meet other people in the industry. Non-members are welcome, sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/Bectu-BMSC23

Hi all! I am looking for a puppetry tutor (Bunraku) for CertHe students at Fourth Monkey on Saturday's 1-4pm. Sep 23 -Dec 9 (No class Nov 4). If you are only available for some of these dates do get in contact as well. stephanie.o@fourthmonkey.co.uk. @MDA_Home @movespace123

Movers this is for us!

Last chance - booking for these September courses closes next week! 📝 Removing Barriers: A Practical Introduction to Disability Equality, Mon 11 & Mon 18 Sep > eventbrite.co.uk/e/removing-bar… 💰 Strategic Business & Finance, Tue 12 Sep > eventbrite.co.uk/e/strategic-bu… #artstraining

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If you're thinking of applying to be our new Artistic Director & CEO and want to discuss your application and NDT with our Executive Director, Will Young, we're offering slots w/c 28 August. More information on the link below.