Equity Dance Committee

Representing dancers, choreographers, and movement directors across the industry. Join @EquityUK today!

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Webinar tonight.
Get involved ✊

[Equity @EquityUK]

This local election we’re asking you to stop the cuts and save the arts. ✂️

Join our Zoom webinar to find out how you can take action in your local community:

👉Tuesday 19 March, 7pm

👉Sign up here: https://t.co/gwbZ8LuOf9

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Elections for President, Council, Appeals Committee and Conference Business Committee 2024

It's that time again. The greatest way to get involved in your union is to turn up.

Provisional nominations deadline Monday 22 April 2024. Read on for more info.

https://t.co/PC2drIp0nF

[Equity @EquityUK]

This local election we’re asking you to save the arts and stop the cuts.

Join our national campaign launch and briefing call:

Wednesday 21 Feb, 12:30pm

Sign up here: https://t.co/ooRlCmzqEd

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Want to strengthen collective organising in your work place? Turn up to @EquityUK's Deputies Training (Online and in person, London).

If you're unsure of how to contribute to the union movement or improve working conditions this is great place to begin.

https://t.co/ThywT62Bwv

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TONIGHT: Choreographers and Movement Directors Network Launch.

An open meeting for Equity members and non-members, so turn up to discuss building the collective power required to improve conditions for those working across the industry.

https://t.co/hm1HSmX1qw

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Choreographers and Movement Directors Network Launch:

Equity isn’t just for dancers! Turn up, get involved, make sure your voice is heard.

https://t.co/PXSJDczvCh

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@AVADanceCompany DanceWeb is a partial scholarship and the organisation gives support to find partnership funding. Dancers have received professional development funding from Arts Councils to attend.

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Looking to travel and learn for a bit. Dancers and choreographers have until 15 December 2023 to apply for the five-week danceWEB and ATLAS training programmes as part of ImPulsTanz 2024.

*Some have fees and some are scholarships.

https://t.co/LbsegBbMzK

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The Work Room's guide was co-created by a group of their members collectively exploring strategies to working in dance while also improvising the choreography of parenting.

Check it out!

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Have you read @the_work_room's Choreography of Parenting yet?

Returning to work after becoming a parent is a balancing act, and as comrades it's crucial we all educate ourselves on issues impacting our peers so we can better stand together.

https://t.co/zioUb7wSHS

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For freelancers parenting can be hugely complex, and for dance artists this can include the additional pressure of the impact on the body and returning to a physical practice.

If we want to nourish an equitable dance sector, it's important that we all consider this in our work.

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Are you a dancer, choreographer or movement specialist who is facing issues at work? Remember, you can always contact @EquityUK for advice and support.

https://t.co/e2N6vnSszd

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We don't expect anyone to get it right every time and we are happy to connect companies with experienced advocates for accessible practice to develop. However, this requires more than just words. If you want your work to be more diverse, you need to change how you work.

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This morning we've noticed a few audition call outs that say they are open to D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent dancers.

However, few of them really demonstrate that the audition space or the job would really be a welcoming, accessible workspace.

https://t.co/q29v4N52OA

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It features guidance on reaching D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse talent; how to make auditions and rehearsals accessible; and how to optimise working methods such as choreography and communication. The aim is to support dance companies until this process becomes second nature.

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Do you have questions about the challenges facing UK freelancers working in the EU? Check out this free event hosted by @FreelancersMake next week.

https://t.co/EB3GxwD1ia

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Are you a dancer or a choreographer working in film/TV and invested in climate action? Sign up here:

[Equity for a Green New Deal @Equity4GND]

Are you an artist working in film/TV who wants the industry to be more sustainable?

Sign up to Equity & @Equity4GND's #GreenRider campaign: https://t.co/E1g3TZ78qo

Then show your support by quote tweeting this post and telling people why you want to use the #GreenRider!

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Demands, that in reality are not so demanding but more so common sense.
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[Equity @EquityUK]

Ahead of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement here’s what we would expect to see to ensure a thriving performing arts and entertainment industry across the UK 🧵

#AutumnStatement23 #AutumnBudget23

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Drag artists and club workers, including choreographers. Know your rights.

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If you’re an @EquityUK member that has been affected by the closure of KlubKids and are owed money as a performer, choreographer, director, designer or member of stage management then please get in touch with us via [email protected]