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Jared Gradinger is a Berlin-based interdisciplinary artist working in the fields of performance, dance, social art and Nature. This meditation accompanies his article Everything became a garden: Co-creating with non-human participants. Enjoy moving along to Jared's take on creative nature researcher Machelle Small-Wright‘s practice of 'object meditation‘, where everything, human and not, is deemed to be "of Nature, contains consciousness and we have the potential to communicate with it." Image Credit J Gradinger 2024

The is the audio file version of The Working Group's 'Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People' invitation to tender document.

This is the audio file for The Working Group's expression of interest form for the research tender 'Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance.'

Kimberley Harvey and Ella Fleetwood have been dancing in the public spaces and on the wards of Great Ormond Street Hospital in London from June 2022 to March 2023. Grab a well earned cup of tea and listen to this informal 20 minute audio recording of their experience and working processes of dancing with babies through movement, play and connection.

LETTING THE LIGHT IN a connected conversation for a dis-united nation In this online conversation with voices from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, hosted by an artist returning to live in England after two decades living in Germany, panellists discuss the specifics of the state of community dance in their locations as we navigate Brexit, the pandemic, war in Europe and the climate crisis. “Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That's how the light gets in” From “Anthem ” by Leonard Cohen (1992. Hosted by Jo Parkes (Dance Artist, Director and Educator), with Tony Mills (Artistic Director, DanceBase, Edinburgh), Diane Hebb (Director, Arts Engagement, Arts Council Wales), Catherine Young, Artistic Director/CEO, Dawns i Bawb, Mags Bryne & Guests From Du Dance Youth Projects and Steering Group, Zoie Golding MBE (Artistic Director Zoielogic Dance Company).

Audio Recruitment Pack for the Communications Coordinator at People Dancing (Feb 2023)

Audio Recruitment Pack for the Creative Programme Officer role at People Dancing (Feb 2023)

Audio Recruitment Pack for the Membership Coordinator role at People Dancing (Feb 2023)

11MRTDC People Dancing Welsh Audio Description by People Dancing

11MRTDC People Dancing English Audio Description by People Dancing

Clint Lutes in conversation with People Dancing Associate Artist Louise Katerega at Summer School 2019

At the 2019 People Dancing Summer School, artist Carly Annable-Coop lead a sold-out Introduction to Dance and Mental Health course. In this interview, People Dancing Associate Artist, Louise Katerega speaks to Carly about her practice and experience of leading participatory dance projects that engage professionals, non-professionals and marginalised groups with a focus on transformation.

Oliver, a dancer, teacher and performer in Swing Dance wanted to fuel his growing interest in community dance. Here he explains why he booked in for the full week at Summer School, taking in five different courses.

To celebrate Older People's Day - People Dancing spoke to dance practitioner Diane Amans about her dance practice with Older People.

Dancing With Diane by People Dancing

In Conversation: Dance for People Living with Parkinson's in Scotland. Catherine Cassidy, Director od Engagement, Scottish Ballet and Dr Bethany Whiteside, Research Lecturer and Doctoral Degrees Co-ordinator, Royal Conservatoire Scotland

In Conversation With Melanie Brierley And Robert Hay - Perspectives On Dance For People Living With Parkinson's

As dance artists continue to develop work in a range of diverse cultural, social and health contexts, how can creativity be kept at the heart of the process? It was a question debated by a panel of dance professionals, chaired by Emma Gladstone – Artistic Director of London’s Dance Umbrella festival, at our Glasgow international conference.

Moving Difference, Making Place - Public Square Dance As Community Catalyst For Marginalised Populations In Xichang, China

Episode 7 - Liz Lerman - The Complexities Of Creativity by People Dancing

In the second of a People Dancing podcast series from our Glasgow 2017 international conference, we present a panel discussion on ‘Older People Dancing – Perspectives on creative practice.’ Chaired by Anne Gallacher, Director of Luminate Festival, the panel features: Libby Costello (Royal Academy of Dance), Fergus Early (Green Candle Dance Company), Vina Oberlander (Hearts and Minds), Lorna Murray (Scottish Ballet), Rachel Bar (National Ballet School of Canada) and Carrie Washington (BEEE Creative). So, here’s their starter for 10: How do you deliver quality in your work? How can you ensure it’s the best it can be?

She was an inspiration at People Dancing’s first international conference, Cardiff 2014. Here she is again, the ‘rock star’ of community dance, for our second international event, held in Glasgow, last month. With an introduction from our Chair Dr Sara Houston, hear how Sangeeta Isvaran, founder of Wind Dancers Initiative, India and creator of Katradi Technique, opened our 2017 conference

How do you see the future of community dance practice? We asked a number of dance practitioners this question at our recent international conference, in Glasgow.

How I See The Future Of Community Dance Practice - Gladys Agulhas Interview by People Dancing

How I See The Future Of Community Dance Practice - Kate Spavins Interview by People Dancing

How I See The Future Of Community Dance Practice - Kevin McGeever Interview by People Dancing

Carrie Washington (pictured) is a professionally trained dancer who founded and directs BEEE Creative, in Hertfordshire. Why does Carrie do what she does? We asked her at our Glasgow international conference, held in Glasgow last month…

Why I Do What I Do - David Jones Interview by People Dancing

Why I Do What I Do - Lesley Cantell Interview by People Dancing

Why I Do What I Do - Rebecca Stancliffe Interview by People Dancing

Here’s choreographer Rodrigo Vilarinho (ReAct! Actions Moving, Stockholm) with his response to the question on everyone’s lips at our recent Glasgow international conference: ‘Why do you do what you do?’

Why I Do What I Do - Sorcha Monk Interview by People Dancing

Why does freelance community dance practitioner Heidi Wilson (pictured) do what she does? How does she see the future of community dance practice? We put both of these questions to Heidi during a break at our international conference, last month, at Tramway Glasgow…