Dana's Welcome
- 16 Dec 09
All the latest opportunities from
DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts

Dana's Note................................................................................1
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
Thank you everyone!..............................................................................2
And the DaDaAward winners are.....................................................2
Office Christmas shut down............................................................2
Disability Arts News.....................................................................2
BSL Interpreted performance of Snow White......................................2
Liverpool 2010 Dance Commissions................................................3
Two new short plays.....................................................................4
Arts Jobs...................................................................................5
Development Manager, Chester Performs.........................................5
Playwright, Blaize.........................................................................5
Exodus Coordinator......................................................................6
Disclaimer..................................................................................6

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Dana's Note
Dear All,
Where did the year go? As 09 draws to a close, we're all looking forward to a great 2010 and we hope you have a fantastic Christmas and enjoy the holiday period! We'll be back with the newsletter on 6th Jan, but we've got lots of lovely info and opportunities for you which should help combat any withdrawal. See you all in the New Year, have a good one!
Yours, Dana.
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
Thank you everyone!
Thanks to everyone who made it along to our DaDaFest this year. The festival was such a huge success with so many sell out shows! We hope to see you all along for DaDaFest International 2010.
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And the DaDaAwards winners are...
We would like to congratulate all the DaDaAward nominees. It was a great night at the Hilton, Liverpool on the 3rd. If you couldn't make it along- here are the results:
Community Event/Group Award- Sponsored by North West Regional Development Agency: Award Recipient: Heavy Load
Newcomer Award- Sponsored by Breakthrough UK: Award Recipient: Carrie Beckwith
Writers Award- Sponsored by ITV and The Mersey Partnership: Award Recipient: Julie McNamara
Arts Award- Sponsored by Culture Liverpool: Award Recipient: Rachel Gadsden
Lifetime Achievement Award- Sponsored by National Museums Liverpool- Award Recipient: Nabil Shaban
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Office Christmas shut down
The DaDa Disability & Deaf Arts office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 18th December and re open at 9.30am on Monday 4th January.
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Disability Arts News
BSL interpreted performance of Snow White
We have arranged a signed performance of our pantomime - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This will be held on Wednesday 6th January at 7pm. We have held seats off sale with a good view of the interpreter so please let the box office know when booking that you require these (0151 666 0000) For more information on the performance click here: http://www.floralpavilion.com/EventMoreInfo.aspx?showid=1295
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Liverpool 2010 Dance Commissions
'Culture Liverpool' is Liverpool City Council's new Business Unit which funds and delivers culture and events in the city and manages international relations. Our aim is to help Liverpool build on the success of '08 by creating a dynamic programme that reflects the character and creativity of the city, placing citizens at its heart and inspiring all who participate and spectate. Culture Liverpool wish to commission Liverpool based professional dance companies/artists to contribute to the year-long programme of dance in 2010; Liverpool's Year of Innovation, Health & Well Being. Please be aware that your work will need to take place between 1st April 2010 and the 31st March 2011.
Highlights of 2010 dance programme include:
Dance and Film on the Waterfront, 2nd - 4th July 2010: Dance and Film on the Waterfront will offer an eclectic programme, widening participant experience and building audiences by offering opportunities to see the best of dance.
The Merseyside Dance Promoters Network: This is instigated by Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI) who are planning, in partnership with Merseyside Arts Venues, a yearlong Leap Dance Festival programme. The extension of the festival in 2010 is to maximise the dance offer and celebrate the 18th anniversary of Leap. New commissions, platforms for local, regional and international artists, youth dance as well as community dance showcases.
World Expo in Shanghai 2010: The development of themed projects that link with Liverpool's 2010 Shanghai Expo. The Expo will run from May to October 2010, the theme of July will be Culture, Health and Sport and this will be celebrated in Liverpool through the dance programme.
Culture Liverpool's aims for the Dance Commissions
Culture Liverpool's aim is to support the development of the arts in 2010 and create a broader comprehensive cultural programme. As part of this programme, Culture Liverpool will continue to drive the momentum gained through profiling dance during 2008, ensuring that it is maintained at a local national and international level. Culture Liverpool is looking for commissions, which can demonstrate an innovative approach to quality producing work.
1. You will need to demonstrate
How the commission will enhance the production of your work.
How the work can be exported to a wider audience and enhance the profile of your work/organization. How you would work with Merseyside Dance Promoters Network. Please provide evidence of this (supporting letter from a venue etc). How it fits into the cultural 2010 programme: Year of Innovation, Health and Wellbeing. Demonstrate a track record of producing quality work that is innovative, diverse and challenging.
2. Evaluation Criteria
In order to apply please submit the following documents. Please note that the weighting given to each element of the application is stated below:
A CV that highlights your experience and capacity to deliver and monitor the project. 30%
Supporting evidence including a show reel, programme notes and supporting letter from a venue. 20%
A submission of your proposal idea that demonstrates the below headings, including a time line and budget breakdown. 40%
Cost; Value for money. 10%
Criteria for selection is based on:
Highest Quality; work with a clear sense of purpose and integrity that has the potential or is already reaching the highest artistic standards of practice. Innovation, Health and Wellbeing; work that is challenging and advancing the art form in new and interesting ways and reflects the theme of Liverpool's year; Innovation, Health and Wellbeing. Engagement; work that has the ability to interact and captivate audiences.
3. Commission Fee
Please state the total fee you would require and submit budget breakdown with the application as referred to above.
4. You must let us know if you are receiving any additional funding from LCC If you are receiving any other funds from LCC please outline the details below
5. Please provide information to the following address:
Jenny Kane , Dance Commission 2010,Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council, Culture Liverpool PO Box 2008, Municipal Buildings, Dale Street, Liverpool, L1 2DH. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 13th January 2010. If you require any further information please contact Jenny Kane. Email: Jennifer.kane@liverpool.gov.uk, Tel: 0151 233 1151

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Two new short plays
'Kamala's Baby' and 'The Traveller'. Performed by 18 Deaf young people (half from the UK, half from Nepal) as part of the first ever Deaf Global Exchange Project.
Friday 8th January 2010 7.30pm at the Dukes Theatre, Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QE and Saturday 9th January 2010 at 7.30pm at Zion Arts Centre, 335 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA
Free tickets from Deafway:- info@deafway.org.uk; 01772 652388 (minicom); 01772 654439 (fax); 01772 796461 (voice).
Deaf and hearing people welcome. One play will be performed in BSL, the other in NSL (but with a BSL narrator). There will be a written synopsis of both plays in the programme available on the performance nights so that hearing people who do not sign can follow the stories.
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Arts Jobs
Development Manager, Chester Performs

Chester Performs is responsible for the development of the performing arts in and around the city. It is the area's leading producer of innovative cultural performances and events. We need a first rate Development Manager to drive a targeted fundraising programme. It's a great role for someone with experience and creativity. For further information or an application pack go to www.chesterperforms.com, email info@chesterperforms.com or call 01244 409113 Deadline: Wednesday 13th January 2010 Interviews: Thursday 21st January 2010 +++++++++++++
Playwright, Blaize
Contact: applications@blaize.uk.net Playwright required to deliver a full-length play for rural touring to focus on the endangered upland hay meadow environment of the UK. Please supply a CV and one or two short examples (extracts) of work and also give an account of how you might involve environmental issues in a play (no more than 500 words.) Email applications only by 15th January 2010. Fee £7,100. First draft by end of June 2010. Final script by end of October 2010. Information about the AONB Hay Time project at http://www.northpennines.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=11799 This commission is part of a collaborative project between Blaize & Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.
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Exodus Coordinator, Community Arts North West
CAN is seeking a key member of staff to support the continued development of the Exodus Greater Manchester refugee arts programme: You will be the central point of contact for the project and will coordinate, administrate and develop Exodus project activity 2010/11; as well as organise most of the Exodus refugee arts events. Full-time 13-month fixed-term contract. 1st March 2010 - 31st March 2011 Salary £25,736. This will be based at CAN's office in Manchester city-centre and will involve some travel. Full application packs are available to download at: www.can.uk.com/about_us/about_opps.htm or by contacting the CAN office on 0161 234 2975 or admin@can.uk.com Closing date for completed application forms (no CVs): 5pm, Friday 22 January 2010 Interviews: Thursday 28 January 2010. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and all sectors of the community. CAN is an equal opportunities employer. Charity registration no. 277135
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