DDP Review and Forward Plan Update

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DUNDEE DANCE PARTNERSHIP REVIEW AND FORWARD PLAN (OCTOBER 2012)

1. Background Dundee Dance Partnership (DDP) was started as an initiative which brought together

Dundee City Council Departments, Scottish Dance Theatre and Dundee College in order to develop dance in the City.

Membership Dundee Dance Partnership (DDP) is open to all public sector/charitable and not-for-profit

organisations which promote Dance. It works closely with private dance groups but they are not able to join the partnership.

The overall aim of the Dundee Dance Partnership (DDP) has always been to make

Dundee Scotland’s dance capital. This aim has been pursued by addressing five themes: Access and Participation

Promoting and facilitating access to and participation in dance and dance related activities, for all of Dundee’s communities; with particular focus on meeting the needs of the disadvantaged, and those who would not normally become involved in dance.

Children and Young People

Providing all children and young people in Dundee, with a range of opportunities to experience and participate in dance in its widest sense, through both statutory and non-statutory mechanisms.

Creative and Technical Skills

Establishing Dundee’s reputation as the location for dance of the highest standard by fostering the further development of Scottish Dance Theatre and the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, with a particular focus on excellence and innovation in both creative and technical fields.

Audience Development

Devising and implementing a co-ordinated programme of audience development based upon all three areas outlined above, in order to ensure strong and increasing audiences for dance made up of a balance of local people, those who are prepared to travel from further afield and visitors to Scotland.

Partnership

Working in close collaboration through Dundee Dance Partnership and with other local and national organisations toward the achievement of this strategy.

2. History DDP was established in 1998. Up until 2004, DDP’s main funding came from Dundee City Council, Arts and Heritage

department - between £8,000 and £11,000 per annum. For a number of years, half of this amount went to Dundee College to help part fund the Dance Development post.


Festivals ran in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, for which the Partnership applied for and

received money from the Scottish Arts Council. The Partnership also applied to the Community Chest Fund and, occasionally, for SIPs funding for events. It also applied for and received funding from ERDF (European Regional Development Funding) for marketing in relation to the Festival.

In 2003, it was decided not to run a Festival, partly as it was becoming increasingly

difficult to fit the organising of this into the Scottish Dance Theatre work schedule, and partly because all the research into dance programming says to build audiences, events have to spread throughout the year.

The Partnership ran a Summer School in 2003 at the Space and in 2004, a Performance

Platform involving groups from Rep, the Space, SDT and other dance groups. Ahead over Heels projects took place in 2004 in collaboration with the McManus

Galleries, for which a film was created, largely funded by DCC leisure and Arts Department, DCC Education Department and Community Fund and small input from DDP.

3. Priorities 1998 – 2003 • Sustain the development of dance in the City. • Continue work started by DDP in the City and develop the role of “The Space”. • Facilitate networking both locally and nationally by hosting performances at Dundee

Rep and the Space featuring both local groups and groups from outwith Dundee. • Further facilitate networking by hosting conferences, workshops and other dance

events. • Develop a coherent programme of professional dance performances in Dundee at the

Rep and the Space. • Summer School – work in collaboration with Dundee Rep’s Community Team to run

summer schools for ages 4 upwards. • Collaborate in cross art form projects with visual art, music, craft, drama, creative

writing etc.

4. Priorities 2003-2007 • Raise profile of dance in Dundee.

• Provide life-long active participation opportunities by providing accessible taster

workshops. • Highlight the positive impact dance can have on physical and mental health and well-

being. • Create forum for a national discussion regarding dance education in formal and

informal contexts. • Share good practice in aspects of dance education i.e. Girls in Sport, high quality

dance experiences for boys/young men.


• Celebrate diversity of dance styles in Dundee and area. • Aspire for Dundee to be recognised as a city of good practice, partnership working

and a high level of quality activity in dance. • Design performance opportunities for community based and professional dance artists

to come together. • Through working together, allow the independent organisations of the Dundee Dance

Partnership to better understand shared aims, challenges and aspirations. In 2007, after a “quiet” period, it was decided to refresh the Partnership and broaden its

membership. By this time, the City Council had created a full-time Dance Development Officer post, and the numbers of staff involved in professional dance, dance education, local dance groups and school-based dance had increased significantly. (A list of partnership members is attached - Appendix A).

5. What do we want from the Partnership? Feedback from Partnership members in 2007 highlighted the following: • Greater awareness of what different organisations did, and what their focus was.

• An understanding of how young people could be helped to get on to the pathway in

the first place. • The opportunity for all young people going through secondary school to be able to

choose dance and to receive appropriate professional support. • The opportunity for those who are unable to receive dance instruction in their own

school to obtain "passports" to Dundee College (The Space). • The promotion of skills exchange between professional dance teachers to raise the

level of dance skills within the City. • CPD for PE teachers to enable them to, more confidently, deliver dance. • The promotion of stronger collaboration between dance partners/agencies. • An analysis of the gaps and barriers which prevent the development of dance and

progression for individuals (for example, the promotion of dance for boys). • The development of more understanding and tolerance between dance partners and

recognition of the constraints on different partners. • The promotion of an annual mini-festival, under the auspices of the Dundee Dance

Partnership, which provides a common platform for learning, performing, sharing and celebrating dance in the City.

• The development a shared understanding of pathways and opportunities for

progression in dance.

6. Priorities 2007 - 2012 • Networking and information exchange.

• Programme co-ordination and marketing.


• Audience development. • Promoting participation in dance. • Clarification of pathways and linkages. • Support for dance teacher training. • Sharing of information on funding and pricing policies.

(Dundee Dance Partnership - Meeting 4 June 2007)

7. Partners Plans 2012-2017 Forward plans for each partners organisation are attached as follows: 7.1 Dance Advance 7.2 Dundee Schools Music Theatre 7.3 Dundee City Council Education Department 7.4 Sports Development Section - Leisure & Culture Dundee/Funky Feet and Urban

Moves Dance Programme 7.5 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Dundee Branch 7.6 Scottish Dance Theatre - Creative Learning 7.7 Smallpetitklein Dance Company 7.8 Institute of Sport and Exercise (ISE), University of Dundee 7.9 Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, Performing Arts – Centre for Creative &

Digital Industries, Dundee College 7.10 Showcase the Street

8. Priorities 2013 – 2017 • Maintain the partnership and involvement of dance organisations. • Develop a manifesto for dance in Dundee o to profile and promote dance; o to increase access and uptake of dance; o to develop the audience for dance; o to continuously improve quality of the experience and the product. • Undertake an audit of dance studios in the city with a view to publishing this on the

DDP website giving details of location, standard of floor (using Dance UK standards), cost of hire and contact details.

• Maintain the DDP website. • Achieve core funding for DDP. • Contribute to the development of Luminate (creative ageing festival in 2013). • Develop a DDP framework for training of tutors and development of quality standards

(potentially levelled against SCQF). • Promote shared training for dance professionals and tutors. • Develop a higher profile programme of visiting dance performers and dance events in

the city. (Dundee Dance Partnership – Meeting 14 August 2012)


7.1 Name of Organisation: Dance Advance Description of your group or organisation: The main focus for Dance Advance is to

give young people the opportunity to explore contemporary social issues relevant to them and their communities, raise self-awareness, increase self-confidence and improve health and wellbeing. We aim to use dance and the performing arts as a tool to engage, educate and empower young people and channel their spirit, imagination, vision and energy into positive arts activities.

2012/13 Programme: Dance Advance On Film

PROJECT RE-UNITE SCHEDULE Stage 1 15th February – March 28th 2012 P4 –P7 Stage 2 18th April – 9th May 2012 S1 – S3 Stage 3 16th May – 6th June 2012 S4-S6 12th June 2012 Torch Relay Performance 7th July 2012 Dance Walk Performance July – November 2012 Production and Editing November 17th-18th 2012 Winter Warm Up 22nd March 2012 Young Choreographer Of The Year Event 31st March 2012 Race for Life Flash mob Event 27th April 2012 Jump-Cut (Dundee Screen Dance Festival) Short Films from DA 18th May 2012 Schools Dance Pledge

2012/13 Number of Participants: 60 Approx. Number of Dance Tutors: 4 Lead Tutors plus trainees Priorities for Development: (what are your organisation's plans or aspirations for

the development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?) • Increase participation in community arts experiences and public performances through

Project Re-Unite • Increase subsidised places at classes, workshops and events • Develop our junior boys group ‘DA Crew’ • Support Pro Style Crew in developing a professional profile and marketing strategy • Increase opportunities for young people to work with professional artists and explore a

variety of dance styles • Allow young people to take on leadership roles and achieve certification by

participating in our training scheme • Re-engage past members of Dance Advance to assist with production and editing of

Dance Advance On Film project • Produce 2 short issue based educational films

Name of person completing this return: Karen Laahs Contact details: Dance Advance, 12A The Esplanade, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5

2EL Tel: 01382 736079 / 0788235627 Email: [email protected]


7.2 Name of Organisation: Dundee City Council, Education Department/Dundee Schools

Music Theatre Description of your group or organisation: Music Theatre opportunity for young

people across all Dundee Secondary Schools. 2012/13 Programme:

DSMT will present four mainstage productions in 2012 : Wizard of Oz, Cats, Summer Holiday and Les Miserables. Particularly staging a premier production of Cats the Back to Back Company. DSMT will continue to promote dance and movement within its broad musical theatre programme continually exploring styles of dance through repertoire

2012/13 Number of Participants: 250

Number of Dance Tutors: 4

Priorities for Development: (what are your organisation's plans or aspirations for

the development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?) By replicating the successful model of Dundee Schools Music Theatre. We aim to develop a central dance based opportunity through the Education Department available to secondary pupils of Dundee Schools including accredited course and opportunities. This experience would be free at the point of delivery and accessible to all. We would aim to give young people the broadest access to styles and genres of dance and provide them with opportunities to perform publicly and further develop their training. By extending and developing partnerships with local and national organisations we would create visible, progressive pathways for your people to elect to move into.

Name of person completing this return: Kenny Christie, Education Support Officer

Contact details: Kenny Christie, Education Support Officer, Music Centre, West Bell, Street, DUNDEE Email: [email protected]


7.3 Name of Organisation: Dundee City Council, Education Department Description of your group or organisation: Local Education Authority 2012/13 Programme:

Via our art and cultural strategy, develop opportunities for all children/young people across Dundee Schools and services to

• participate in high quality dance experiences, • work with dance artists and educators to experience the dance performance, • recognise and enjoy dance as a healthy and social physical activity. • Create opportunities for all children and young people to experience dance as a

creative art form. • Provide and communicate to teachers opportunities for planned, progressive,

professional development

2012/13 Number of Participants: All establishments. All children and young people

should experience dance within their broad general education Number of Dance Tutors: Teachers and visiting/artists tutors. Priorities for Development: (what are your organisation's plans or aspirations for

the development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?) • Increasing capacity. • Extending opportunities. • Sharing good practice • Providing and promoting access

Name of person completing this return: Kenny Christie, Education Support Officer Contact details: Kenny Christie, Education Support Officer, Music Centre, West Bell,

Street, DUNDEE Email: [email protected]


7.4 Name of Organisation: Sports Development Section - Leisure & Culture Dundee &

Funky Feet & Urban Moves Dance Programme. Description of your group or organisation: The Sports Development section is

committed to providing quality, safe programmes and activities for all participants through the effective implementation of the Leisure & Culture Dundee Policy for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults. All classes are delivered by qualified coaches and each session is planned to encourage the best possible development for children and young people. The Sports Development Section Aims are to: - • Ensure that opportunities exist for regular, life-long participation in physical activity and

sport for every person in Dundee. • Ensure opportunities exist for every individual to enter sport and physical activity and

reach their highest potential limited only by their ability, drive and ambition. 2012/13 Programme:

Funky Feet: - Funky Feet dance classes are a fun and innovative way for children to participate in physical activity. The children learn dance routines to a mixture of music. The classes are a great way for children to be creative, meet new friends, learn new skills and gain confidence. Urban Moves: - The Urban Moves weekly dance classes are open to all secondary school pupils where they will get the opportunity to learn new street dance moves, create hip hop routines and get the opportunity to be involved in the Sports Development Dance Festivals. For further details and a list of classes we have to offer during school term-time please visit www.dundeesportsdevelopment.com and follow the dance link School Holiday Programmes: - The Funky Feet & Urban Moves Dance Programme operate weekly holiday dance camps in Easter, Summer and October, for more information on these camps please visit www.dundeesportsdevelopment.com and follow the holiday programme link Sports Development Dance Festivals: - Throughout the academic year three Sports Development Dance Festivals are planned and organised for participants of the Funky Feet & Urban Moves dance programme, these festivals give the participants an opportunity to perform in front of an audience. The overall aims of the performance are to show the super diversity of dance in Dundee and to share the sheer enjoyment so many of us feel when we’re dancing.

2012/13 Number of Participants: Within the year 2011/12 a total of 768 participants has

been involved in the Funky Feet & Urban Moves Dance Programme. Number of Dance Tutors:

10 Dance tutors currently working within the Funky Feet & Urban Moves dance programme.



the development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?) Continue to develop the Funky Feet & Urban Moves dance programme with the implementation of in vogue styles (breakdance), with the recruitment of break dancers this is slowly been introduced to the programme. The Sports Development Dance Festivals are very popular with the young people and give friends and families of the participants the opportunity to watch the skills the dancers have learnt in their weekly dance classes. My main focus for the development of these dance performances is to make the evening a celebration of dance and continue to add in media visual effects, video footage and include professional dance groups within the performances to show a clear pathway from early aged participation up to teenagers and further on to professional level. To run various Sport Leaders UK dance leader awards to further skill the young community of Dundee to assist and be mentored in the teaching of dance in and around Dundee and build on their confidence to feel a sense of achievement within this training. Continue to work in partnership with various dance organisations to complement and enhance each others work through co-ordinated projects to ensure as many people in Dundee have the opportunity to participate in dance.

Name of person completing this return: Alexandra Hare (Dance Officer - Sports

Development) Contact details: Tel: - 01382 438865 e-mail: [email protected]


7.5 Name of Organisation: Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Dundee Branch Description of your group or organisation: Promotion of the knowledge, skills and

enjoyment of traditional Scottish country dance and its music. 2012/13 Programme:

Adult social dance class, Tuesday evenings 7.30pm, St Andrew’s Church Hall Adult ceilidh dance class, Monday evenings 7.15pm, Forthill P.S. Dance class for Experienced adult dancers, Thursday evenings,8pm, Harris Academy Gym. Children’s dance class, Mondays 6-7pm, Forthill P.S. Children’s dance class, Thursdays 6-7pm, Harris Academy Gym Youth Group (12-18), Thursdays 7-8 pm, Harris Academy Gym Annual Children’s Dance Competitions (DAVID FINDLAY ROSEBOWL Competitions):2012, February 4th; 2013, February – date tbc. Annual Festival of Scottish Country Dancing (non-competitive), March 17th, 2012, Blyth Hall, Newport; March 2013 – date & venue tbc. Summer Dances – Mondays at 7.30, from 11th June to 9th July. Dance-devising Competition (The Dundee Quaich): Current holder George Watt, for the strathspey Remembering Miss Cameron. Result this year to be announce 9th July.

2012/13 Number of Participants: 100 approx Number of Dance Tutors: 5 active; 5 more retired, not currently teaching.


the development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?) To raise the profile of Scottish traditional dancing, and especially to encourage more young people to take part.

Name of person completing this return: Helen Lawrenson (former Branch Chairman) Contact details: 51 Bay Road, Wormit, Fife, DD6 8LW

Email: [email protected]


7.6 Name of Organisation: Scottish Dance Theatre - Creative Learning

Description of your group or organisation: To create opportunities to connect to the

work of SDT and provide pathways to dance training and activities. 2012/13 Programme:

• Links to the company’s performances including workshops in Dundee and on tour • Dance Walk (14 July) • Ongoing classes at Dundee Rep each academic term plus holiday courses • START project (Craigie High Cluster Primaries) • Great Big Dance Show in November 2012 • Ongoing work with St Paul’s RC Academy (associate school) • Ongoing Creative identities project • CPD for teachers and dance artists • The Flashmob Project

2012/13 Number of Participants: 5595 in Dundee Number of Dance Tutors: SDT dancers teach approx availability 14 workshops per

year in Dundee each year. 3 regular Freelance dance tutors for evening and Saturday Rep programme. Education Manager teaches approx 30 workshops a year in Dundee (excl Rep Class Programme).


the development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?) • To continue to work with EDS, Leisure and Culture Dundee and other DDP

organisations to maximise the offer of dance activities and access to performances. • To lead CPD opportunities for teachers (including 1 with Leisure and Culture Dundee,

Sports Development Team). • To programme regular events at SDT studio for a variety of target groups to link to. • Develop good performance and training opportunities for Youth Dance participants

and leaders • To maximise links with partners and consolidate partnership working

Name of person completing this return: Dawn Hartley Contact details: [email protected] 01382 342 600


7.7 Name of Organisation: Smallpetitklein Dance Company Description of your group or organisation:

Vision Statement: Smallpetitklein is interested in engaging audiences and participants in adventurous and transformational journeys that touch the intellect and the emotion. Through dance theatre, we encourage individuals from all walks of life to consider and discover new possibilities to their emotional, intellectual and physical being. Company Info: Smallpetitklein is one of Scotland’s hottest touring contemporary dance companies. Thomas Small, Artistic Director, established Smallpetitklein and the company has now been working in Scotland since 2008. The company has an office base in Dundee at Ardler Complex and is committed to being based in Dundee. Smallpetitklein’s mix of dance, physical theatre and text invites audiences to immerse themselves in intriguing stories and emotional worlds. Smallpetitklein views dance education as a valued tool for learning & development. The objective of engagement, through performance & participatory workshops, is to build confidence & self-esteem, encourage creativity, offering an outlet for expression. We value experience, encourage diversity in all areas of our work & actively ensure an enriching experience for audiences & participants alike. Smallpetitklein encourages engagement in dance activities through participation and attendance at performance in order to increase the knowledge, appreciation and awareness of the arts, and in particular contemporary dance. We run classes and workshops for children, adults, boys only and dance students that explore creative ways of engaging in dance. We also run CPD sessions for professionals who work with young people and other groups. Smallpetitklein works in partnership with local authorities, local agencies and arts venues, further education establishments and the National Health Service in order to develop creative opportunities for access to dance participation and performance, supporting issues such as increasing physical activity, making healthy choices and improving mental health and wellbeing. Smallpetitklein is an active member of Dundee Dance Partnership {DDP} and were recently commissioned to design the DDP website. Smallpetitklein are also heavily involved in delivering the Dundee Dance Partnership’s Creative Identities and Get Scotland Dancing activities. Smallpetitklein is in receipt of project funding from various organisations including Creative Scotland, NHS Tayside and the Scottish Government.

2012/13 Programme:

Within This Dust: Critically acclaimed production, Within This Dust, explores the events surrounding 9/11 and is inspired by the series of photographs by Richard Drew that capture a man falling from the World Trade Center during the attacks. The programme is for 2 dancers and includes a male solo, a female solo, a duet, animation, an exhibition, a sound installation and 4000 pieces of paper. Supported by Creative Scotland. Touring to Brazil, New York City and Bangladesh in 2013. Featuring animation by Graeme Hawkins aka Retchy and lighting design by Emma Jones.


CUT: CUT is a contemporary twist on the Opera Comique, Carmen composed by Bizet. CUT is a piece for 7 dancers that takes place as an interactive promenade work that is specifically designed to take place in a variety of settings and spaces. CUT pays homage to bullfighting, burlesque and butchery. Featuring new music by Quee MacArthur and animations by Graeme Hawkins aka Retchy. Well Good: Well Good is a touring school production involving a dance theatre performance called “Mixed Up” and an interactive workshop exploring issues around health and tobacco. This project is for P7 children and is a day-long project in each school visited. This Project runs from October to June each year. Smallpetitklein currently delivers this project to 116 primary schools in Dundee, Perth and Kinross and Angus. Well Good is a partnership project with NHS Tayside Health Promotions. Made In Scotland 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Smallpetiklein performed Within This Dust for two weeks at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2012 as part of the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund, Made In Scotland. Ignite: Ignite is a short, high energy duet for two male dancers to promote male dance and to introduce those who have had little or no access to dance before to physical and exciting dance theatre. Ignite can be performed in a variety of settings such as in a workshop, studio or as part of an evening of dance performance. 2012/13 New work in development Dance Films: Two new short dance films New choreography: Geometry for The Selfish Herd Geometry for The Selfish Herd examines herd behaviour and crowd psychology to explore how individuals can be influenced to display a tendency towards mass or copied behaviour no matter what the consequence. The piece has a cast of 2 dancers and 20 blow up dolls. Learning and Development Mission:Possible Year long project until December 2012 working with young people in various group in the North and North West of the city of Dundee- Funded through the Year of Creative Scotland’s First In A Lifetime stream. Re:Move Re:Move - 18 month dance residency programme with ON at Fife working with various groups in the community, developing our own professional work and presenting professional and community performance. This project was funded by Creative Scotland’s Partners scheme. We are currently looking at funding options for continuing this partnership and becoming Dance Company In Residence with ON at Fife. Smallpetitklein Youth Dance Company [SPKYDC] Smallpetitklein Youth Dance Company are based in Dunfermline and currently have 16 young dancers who work on various projects with our dancers and tutors. The work that is made with


them is heavily influenced by the choreography of Thomas Small. The group were recently selected from all over Scotland to be part of a national platform UDance at Macrobert in Feb 2012. The Byre Youth Dance Company: Smallpetitklein currently run the Byre Youth Dance Company Childrens classes: Smallpetitklein run a programme of dance classes for children at Dundee West Church on the Perth Road. The range of classes are for children aged 2 – 10 years. for boys & girls aged 2 to 12. These magical classes are unique in that children explore their creativity through dance, music, play, drama, drawing and painting. These inspiring classes aim to spark children’s imaginations & transport them to new, exciting worlds. Dance and Dementia Project Smallpetitklein are about to embark on a dance and dementia project with elderly people with early onset dementia and their carers in Dundee, Perth and Kinross and Angus. Using reminiscence, music and dance we will explore ways of engaging with dementia sufferers looking at areas such as improving co-ordination, agility and flexibility, improving mental functioning, improving psychological wellbeing and reducing social isolation & exclusion. This is a partnership project with Tayside Healthcare and Arts Trust and Alzheimers Scotland. This project is funded through Big Lottery Awards For All. Early Years Dance project Smallpetitklein work with Nursery provision in Dundee delivering dance activities with children from 3 -5years. This project is in partnership with NHS Tayside Health promotions. In August 2012 Smallpetitklein is hoping to work in partnership with Leisure and Culture Dundee to deliver an Early years performance and workshop programme for children, childminders and nursery teachers to develop dance skills linked to CfE.

2012/13 Number of Participants:

Learning & Development One off engagement Well Good : 1 whole day of engagement in curriculum time Participant numbers: 3100 Primary 7 children in Dundee, Perth and Kinross and Angus Taster sessions: Various locations Participant numbers: 150 Early years dance: one off multiple half hour sessions in 13 Dundee nurseries [total of 51 sessions] 15 children in each session Participant numbers: 765 Weekly sessions Youth Dance Company: 1 weekly session over 36 weeks of the year Participant numbers: 25 Dance and Dementia: 3 groups each with a 2 hour session each week for 10 weeks Participant numbers: 45 Mission Possible: 3 groups each with 1 hour session per week over 36 weeks Participant numbers: 45 Re:move project; 3 groups each with 1 hour session per week over 52 weeks Participant numbers: 60


1 group with 1 hour session per week over 25 weeks Participant numbers: 20 Children’s classes: 45 minute session per class over 30 weeks Participant numbers: 44 Performance Estimate: 20 shows per year 100 audience members in each show Audience numbers: 2000

Number of Dance Tutors: Performers = 7 Tutors = 9 Priorities for Development: (what are your organisation's plans or aspirations for the

development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?) • Develop more opportunities for performance and creation of professional work in Dundee. • Continuation of current projects • Expand our children's and youth work • Look at adult classes/ performance groups for adults • Develop boy/male specific work

Name of person completing this return: Emma Jane Beatt, Executive Producer Contact details: Ardler Complex, Turnberry Avenue, DD2 3TP, 07809 378 303


7.8 Name of Organisation: Institute of Sport & Exercise (ISE), University of Dundee Description of your group or organisation: Agency for sport and physical activity at the

University of Dundee – enabling students, staff and members of the local community to participate in their chosen activity at the level most appropriate to them.

2012/13 Programme: Formal dance courses in flamenco, polefit and hopefully belly dancing.

Dance based fitness session running all year as part of our exercise programme (zumba) and on our seniors specific programme (seniors dance aerobics). We have a student dance club (with over 100 members in 2011/12) with 3 weekly dance club sessions.

2012/13 Number of Participants: Won’t know this number until the end of the financial year

(after 1st August 2013) when we run attendance reports. Number of Dance Tutors: 3 + 6 dance-specific exercise teachers Priorities for Development: (what are your organisation's plans or aspirations for the

development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?) To increase dance participation numbers at ISE and support the University Dance club to increase their membership. To host the Scottish Student Sport dance festival (Nov 2012) – encouraging students from all over Scotland to participate.

Name of person completing this return: Osla Allen Contact details: [email protected] or 385058


7.9 Name of Organisation: Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, Performing Arts – Centre

for Creative & Digital Industries, Dundee College Description of your group or organisation: Established in 1989 and with an enviable

reputation the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance (SSCD) is an integral part of Performing Arts (PA) within the Centre for Creative & Digital Industries. SSCD is based in The Space; an award winning Dance and Theatre complex with a 180 seat Theatre, dedicated to the performing arts curriculum, within Dundee College Kingsway Campus. Performing Arts provision provides an outstanding learning experience for progression to further training and/or establishing a career in the creative industries. Course content reflects the needs of the industry and is continually evaluated and updated. Within the Preforming Arts Portfolio the SSCD offers the following : NQ Contemporary Dance Performance HND Year 1 Contemporary Dance Performance HND Year 2 Contemporary Dance Performance BA (Hons) Dance Completion Award All Dance Courses at SSCD offer additional contact hours which are afforded through Professional Practise opportunities. A range of optional Master Classes and Workshops are also made available to students. The quality of our performances has gained national recognition; they are always exciting, demanding and often innovative. There is a strong emphasis in choreographic development and exploration. There are public performances throughout the Session and all are given free of charge both as a integral part of the experience on offer to our students and to afford the opportunity to view the work of SSCD to those in the Industry, members of the public , school and community groups , family and friends. Tutorials offer in-depth advice on technical and performance skills and provide guidance on future training and the range of career opportunities helping students to make informed choices Training at SSCD and being part of Performing Arts at Dundee College means being given the opportunity to study and work in a happy; creative and inspirational atmosphere. Former students are working in many aspects of the Creative Industries as dancers, in education and community posts, as artistic directors, choreographers and a range of other positions.

2012/13 Programme:

NQ Contemporary Dance Performance Duration: One year Mode: FULL–TIME SCQF Level: 6 Requirements: No set entry qualifications although previous experience is preferable. Students are selected through auditions and interview. This programme is the 1st year of our 3 year full-time training in Contemporary Dance Performance to a professional level. The programme comprises SQA units and Dundee College units, and covers many aspects of dance experience including: Contemporary; Classical Ballet; Choreography; Release; Creative Improvisation; Choreographic and Performance Analysis; Essential Skills; Performance and Contact Improvisation. The core of this highly practical programme focuses on Classical Ballet Technique and Contemporary Dance Technique with the aim of moving on to advanced training and a performance career. Choreographic and performance opportunities will be given on a regular basis. Past performance


work includes: School Programmes; Collaborative Performance with Acting & Performance Students; New Choreographic Work by Course Tutors and Students and Site Specific Work. Future Prospects Progression to HND, Degree or employment in the Creative & Digital Industries HND Contemporary Dance Performance & Certificate in Contemporary Dance Performance from the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance Duration: Two years Mode: FULL–TIME SCQF Level: 7/8 Campus: The Space, Kingsway Requirements: NQ Contemporary Dance Performance or equivalent standard.The intention is for the HND, alongside NQ Dance Performance, to offer the opportunity for a 3-year programme of training. The course comprises a programme of SQA HN units. It aims to provide a unique experience, producing dance artistes of high calibre. The content will reflect the ever-changing nature of contemporary dance innovation and incorporate these specialisms accordingly and will include: Classical Ballet Technique; Contemporary Dance Technique (Graham, Cunningham and Release); Working in Creative Industries and many opportunities to choreograph and perform. Future Prospects Progression to the Degree Completion Award or other Degrees or employment in the Creative and Digital Industries BA (Hons) Dance Completion Award Duration: One year Mode: FULL–TIME SCQF Level: 9 Campus: The Space, Kingsway Requirements: Students who have achieved an HND in Contemporary Dance may progress onto this degree programme validated by Northumbria University. Acceptance may also be granted based on suitable other qualifications in dance. This programme is aimed at producing graduates who are skilled, reflective dance practitioners who possess a well-developed personal appreciation of the nature and potential of dance as an art form and who will make significant contributions in their chosen areas of work and development. This one year intensive programme draws students from a variety of dance or dance related programmes. The design of the programme therefore seeks to provide all students with an advanced knowledge in the key areas through 5 modules: Dance Company (including performance, teaching and touring); Technique (release & ballet); 21st Century Choreography; Independent Dance Project; Performativity and Culture This degree year is a continuation of dance technique training and has a very practical base. This programme seeks to provide a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive. Future Prospects Entry to the profession as a contemporary dancer/ choreographer; dance practitioner

2012/13 Number of Participants:


NQ Contemporary Dance Performance – 23 HND Year 1 Contemporary Dance Performance – 19 HND Year 2 Contemporary Dance Performance – 18 BA (Hons) Dance Completion Award – 18

Number of Dance Tutors:

3 Full Time Established ( Including the Dance Programme Leader/Performing Arts Senior Lecturer ) 1 Part time Established Part Time Lecturers as require The above are supported by 2 resident Musicians, a Production Manager, a Production Stage Manager and a Wardrobe Manager and part time support staff as required.

Priorities for Development: (what are your organisation's plans or aspirations for the

development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?)

• A founder member of Dundee Dance Partnership Dundee College seeks to provide opportunities for SSCD students through strong links and partnership working within DDP and the wider creative industries; in particular Dundee Rep Theatre, Scottish Dance Theatre and Smallpetitklein Dance Company.

• Whenever possible we enthusiastically participate in and contribute to community activity in Dundee; an example being Dundee City Christmas Light Night Event.

• We continue to develop strong links and partnerships within schools, youth and community activity with a view to encouraging young people to be aware of our training opportunities and future career possibilities.

• We continue to seek to maximize the excellent Performing Arts learning space environments at Dundee College to promote creative professional practice of industry standard.

Name of person completing this return: Sheila Allan, Creative Director, Performing Arts

Centre for Creative and Digital Industries Contact details: The Space, Kingsway Campus, Old Glamis Road, Dundee, DD3 8LE.

[email protected] or 01382 834 834.


7.10 Name of Organisation: Showcase the Street Description of your group or organisation: Showcase the Street has an energetic

team of professional dance instructors who are committed to providing high-quality classes in a variety of dance styles to young people in many different areas. We offer classes in Hip-hop, Street Dance, Break-dance, Contemporary, Modern, Tap and Zumba for all age groups and levels ranging from 3 years to adult. Showcase the Street has its very own purpose-built dance studios in Dundee, Arbroath and Montrose and we also operate from school halls and community buildings. As well as covering all areas of Tayside and Angus, Showcase the Street provides dance classes in areas of Perth & Kinross, Fife and Aberdeenshire.

2012/13 Programme: Numerous classes in Streetdance and breakdance during the

week from our own studios from ages 3-adults. Additional projects running that engage with young people in Dundee secondary schools. New provision in the UDO Streetdance Sylabus for 14-17 year olds in Dundee contact is rough the website for more information.

2012/13 Number of Participants: Membership in Dundee – 250 approx., Across all

Areas – 2000 approx. Number of Dance Tutors: Four full time tutors and seven freelancers. Priorities for Development: (what are your organisation's plans or aspirations for

the development of your contribution to dance in Dundee?) Currently developing a new multi sports/ arts centre in the Douglas area of Dundee with provision for dance, roller hockey, and indoor 3G surface.

Name of person completing this return: Fergus Storrier Contact details: Showcase the Street,42 Brown Street, Dundee, DD15EG,

Tel: 07834 628422 Website: www.showcasethestreet.co.uk


APPENDIX A

DUNDEE DANCE PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS AT 2012 Karen Laahs Dance Advance Shona Ritchie Dance Advance Stewart Murdoch Dundee City Council (Chair) Kenny Christie Dundee City Council Education Department Sheila Allan Dundee College Lee Lappin Dundee College, Scottish School of Contemporary Dance Amanda Chinn Scottish Dance Theatre Dawn Hartley Scottish Dance Theatre Alex Hare Leisure & Culture Dundee Jamie Kelly Leisure & Culture Dundee Fiona Mackie Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Dundee Branch Jenna Swankie Showcase the Street Susan Clayson Showcase the Street Fergus Storrier Showcase the Street Allan McIntyre Smallpetitklein Emma Beatt Smallpetitklein Tommy Small Smallpetitklein Osla Allen University of Dundee Institute of Sport & Exercise

Documents

DDP Review and Forward Plan Update