Dana's Welcome
- 17 March 10
All the latest opportunities from
DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts

Dana's Note.........................................................................................2
DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts latest..................................................2
Still seeking artists/practitioners........................................................2
Have you got your ticket?...............................................................2
Disability Arts News.............................................................................3
How to make a little go a long way.....................................................3
Seconds out!..................................................................................3
Ghost boy on tour................................................................................4
Teacher training intensive...................................................................4
Candoco Dance Company to consult on repositioning........................5
Queer up North International Festival call for volunteers..................5
LJMU's Enterprise Fellowship programme 2010...................................6
Internship Opportunities with Chester Performs.................................6
Behaviour Management and Youth Arts training.................................7
Deaf Arts Fundraising event.................................................................7
Poetry Evening at Studio 2...................................................................8
Brouhaha...............................................................................................8
Sign Circle Deaf BSL Camping Festival.................................................8
Hope Street Apprenticeship programme...............................................9
Soap Box Films......................................................................................9
Arts Jobs................................................................................................9
Director, Organised Chaos Productions................................................9
Artistic Director.....................................................................................10
Disclaimer.............................................................................................10

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Dana's Note
Hello Lovelies,
Keepin' it concise here for you this week- ladies and gentleman- here for your reading pleasure...
Yours, Dana
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
Still seeking artists/practitioners
Young DaDa-Disability & Deaf Arts is looking for artists/practitioners who have experience of working with Disabled/Deaf young people to lead workshops for forthcoming festival, and artists/practitioners with ideas for arts projects working with Disabled/Deaf young people. If you are interested please send your CV with covering letter with details of your experience and knowledge of working with young Disabled and Deaf people. Please send ASAP to events@dadahello.com or to Young Peoples Arts Officer, DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts, The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX Please note freelance artists/practitioners will be appointed subject to an enhanced CRB check.
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Have you got your ticket?
Tickets are now onsale for No Idea- 22-23 April 2010 A witty, perceptive and eye-opening piece....This is the first DaDaFest event of the year to be held at Unity Theatre, Liverpool. There will be several events that lead up to the main festival which starts in November. Book your tickets now on 0844 873 2888, unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk and
tickets@unitytheatre.co.uk. The theatre also offers a touch tour; please contact Unity Theatre for more information. This event is suitable for ages 16+
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Disability Arts News
HOW TO MAKE A LITTLE GO A LONG WAY
- or HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND MAKE A LOT FROM NOT A LOT' Date: Monday 29th March Time: 6.30 - 9.30pm Venue: Northwest Vision and Media, Broadway 100, Salford M50 2UW Mia Bays, Oscar winning, twice BAFTA-nominated producer and sales/distribution consultant (for Digital Departures, for Microwave - e.g. ‘Shifty', and the films ‘Tsotsi', ‘Blindsight' to name but a few) talks through her top 10 tips for filmmakers and interested others on: how to make GOOD low budget films, how to negotiate the complicated next steps of sales and distribution. Mia will deliver a 90 minute talk on what she has learned working on over 45 features during 19 years in the business, from development to release. This will be followed by Q&A and networking drinks. For more information and to reserve your place, follow this link: http://littlegoalongway.eventbrite.com/ Please note that places are limited and will be strictly first come, first served.

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Seconds out!
Liverpool theatre goers have an intriguing treat in store at the Actors Studio next month, as a new production company presents a new play by an established writer as part of the Write Now festival. ‘Seconds Out' is a new departure for writer Helen East. Having written for Channel 4's Brookside, and had her play ‘Falling Up' included in BBC 4's Double Act scheme, this production is the first professional production of her writing for the stage. The play focuses on the dilemmas of a successful boxer turned trainer, and his protégé who has enjoyed the adulation but decided to stop competing. Drew Hancock and Andrew Madden go toe-to-toe, whether with gloves on or off! Presenting this show is Organised Chaos Productions, their aim is to find and nurture undiscovered and emerging talent in the North West, providing a platform for creativity by taking care of all the background technicalities. This show is from their first call for new scripts. 'Seconds Out' will be presented at the Actors Studio, Liverpool as part of the Write Now festival on: Saturday 27th March 12:30pm, Sunday 28th March 8:30pm, Wednesday 31st March 5:30pm
Friday 2nd April 7:00pm Tickets are on sale through Liverpool Philharmonic Box Office on 0151 709 3789.
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Ghost Boy on tour
Latest show from 20 Stories High, fusing hip-hop theatre, mask and puppetry with live cello and beatbox, it's anarchic, unique and challenging theatre. Suitable for 13+. Tour info for local venues: Birmingham Repertory Theatre: Wed 24th-Sat 27th March 7pm. Tickets £10, 0121 236 4455, Curve Leicester, Tue 13- Sat 17 April, 7.45pm. Tickets £10 (Fri and Sat £12) 0116 242 3595, Everyman Theatre, Liverpool Tues 20-Sat 24 April. 7.30pm (Wed matinee 1.30pm) 0151 709 4776
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TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVE - 9-11 APRIL 2010
Following the success of Candoco's oversubscribed teacher training intensives held in October 2009 and February 2010, the company will be running another course in London from 9-11 April 2010. The sessions will QUESTION perceptions and ideas of what best practice and inclusive teaching is really about, DEVELOP skills, communication and confidence in working with a diverse and varied class, INSPIRE each other to ask new questions and explore new ways of working, NURTURE talent so that your students and colleagues have the best chance of achieving their creative
potential. They will include: Inclusive warm-ups, use of language, shape of class, team teaching and dance support specialists, introduction to the Social Model of Disability, awareness and identifying diverse needs, strategies for adaptation, open discussion, questions and answers.
The course will be held at Graeae Studios, Kingsland Road and costs £125. Each day will start at 10.30am and finish at 6pm. Participants must be able to commit to attending all three days. Please email joanne@candoco.co.uk to request a booking form or for further information. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Candoco Dance Company, T: +44 (0)20 7704 6845
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Candoco Dance Company to consult on re-positioning Candoco Dance Company has been awarded a grant from Arts Council England (Grants for the Arts) to undertake a nine-month period of research, partnership building and business plan development towards re-positioning the company as a centre for excellence for inclusive dance practice from 2011 onwards. This will include consultation with the sector throughout 2010 to feed into the shaping of the new organisation. The existing touring dance company of disabled and non-disabled dancers will remain firmly at the heart of the Centre for Excellence concept, providing an aspirational model of all that is important to the Company's beliefs. The period of research will explore new strategic programmes of activity for the organisation, including: support for other disabled dancers and disabled choreographers to drive forward the quality of new work within the sector, a focus on debate around the aesthetics and artistic practice of inclusive dance and support for the wider dance sector to become more inclusive in its approach to work. The research period will also seek to build urgently needed pathways to the profession for young disabled dancers, and create groundbreaking new partnerships with the education and vocational training sectors to address the issue of access for young disabled people to vocational dance training. Work will begin in April 2010. If you are interested in being a part of the consultation process, or want to find out more, then please contact the Candoco office on +44 20 77046845, or visit www.Candoco.co.uk
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Queer Up North International Festival - Call for volunteers
(Suitable for ages 18 and over) 18 - 31 May 2010 At Contact and other venues across Manchester. Queer Up North is the UK's leading queer arts festival and they're looking for volunteers to help out on this year's festival. There are loads of opportunities to get involved, whether you'd like to help out backstage, as an usher, as a driver or helping out in their very busy office; they've got a place for you. You'll get to meet performers from all over the UK, Europe and America, and you'll meet all sorts of people who come to see the shows. Queer Up North is a really energetic and lively festival so there's lots of ways for you to make the best of your talents! Below is an idea of some of the roles available: Front of House Assistants, Street Distribution Team, Box Office Assistants, Production Team, Festival Drivers, Festival Photography & Video Recording, Office Assistants, Workshop Assistants. They need enthusiastic volunteers from now until the end of May, so if you're interested in getting involved, and would like some more information, please visit the website at:
www.queerupnorth.com/getinvolved/volunteer or email
emma@queerupnorth.com
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LJMU's Enterprise Fellowship Programme 2010
is now open for applications. This business start-up programme is open to students graduating this year or Merseyside graduates who have graduated within the last three years. For more information on the programme, eligibility criteria and details of two drop-in sessions, please use this link: http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/NewsUpdate/index_102061.htm - there is also a link within this article to the application form and guidelines.
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Internship opportunities with Chester Performs
Chester Performs is seeking two committed, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to take on the roles of Marketing and Programme Internship. A can-do attitude is essential, as is the ability to work well under pressure.
Marketing Internship Period of Post: April - September 2010 / minimum of three days per week. The Marketing Intern will assist with all aspects of the organisations marketing and PR activity. Programme Internship
Period of Post: April - November 2010 / minimum of three days per week
The Programme Intern will support the development and delivery of the organisation's diverse programme. Both roles will provide invaluable experience of working within a busy arts organisation and would suit a recent events, marketing or arts graduate looking to develop a career in the arts. The Marketing and Programme Internships are unpaid posts. However, Chester Performs will cover expenses of up to £350 per month (dependent on number of days worked). The successful applicant will also be supported in their search for paid employment at the end of the internship. Deadline for applications: Thursday 8th April 2010
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Behaviour Management and Youth Arts Training
22nd April 2010, Cornerhouse, Manchester, 10 am- 4.15 pm. Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and the in-house training provider of ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network) is pleased to be delivering our ‘Behaviour Management and Youth Arts' course at the Manchester Artsplan Training Centre. This robust & well established one-day course is running on 22nd April 2010, 10 am to 4.15 pm at Cornerhouse, Manchester. The course looks into improving skills, knowledge and experience in order to develop an understanding of behavioural management and takes a look at the issues and barriers that are faced when undertaking Youth Arts projects. This course is set up and led by experienced and knowledgeable youth arts specialists. It explores the practical aspects of behavioural management: health and safety issues, risk assessment and achieving key objectives. It aims to promote a style of engaging with young people that encourages positive behaviour to the benefit of all involved. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a wealth of practical resources. Prices for the courses, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £150 to £110, with bursaries available. Please also remember that all ENYAN members can request 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training! For more information on the course and to book a place, please contact The Artsplan Team via artsplanbookings@artswork.org.uk or call 023 80682 535.
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Deaf Arts Fundraising event
Manchester Deaf Centre is holding a Deaf Arts Fundraising event on the 10th of April 2010. The event is an opportunity to raise awareness of the deaf community and to share experiences of sensory impairment through the medium of the arts in a variety of formats. We are also aiming to raise funds for the centre through, a raffle, workshops, food and beverages, auction of art works and a talent contest in which all attendees are open to participate. We aim to make the event an accessible fun family day out for both the hearing and deaf community alike. We are looking for deaf or hard of hearing artists of any discipline - Visual Art, Performance Art, comedy, drama, circus skills etc that would be interested showing their work as part of a cabaret and exhibition to be held on the day of the event. We would be looking for 10/15mins slots ideally exploring the experience of sensory impairment. This is a family event so please consider the suitability of your submission. This is unpaid involvement but you will have the opportunity to showcase your work to a wider audience.
We are also looking for artists and craft specialists to run stalls and workshops on the day of event with aim of the monies raised from the stalls and workshops to go towards the deaf centre refurbishment fund. Participants interested in volunteering their skills and time would have their material costs covered but any profits would go towards supporting the deaf centre. For further information, please contact Claire or Jonathan at Manchsterdeafcentre_arts2010@hotmail.co.uk, with a brief outline your skill areas and of your potential submission. Or text - 07825 346 935
We will need conformation of your participation by no later than April the 2nd 2010.
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POETRY EVENING at STUDIO2
Women's Lives, Women's Voices "beautiful words for difficult times"
For the 4th year running, to mark INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY in Liverpool, come together for a sociable evening of poetry rooted in women's lives, loves, crises and aspirations. Monday 22 March 2010 @ 7.30pm at STUDIO2. DONATION ON THE DOOR. Includes finger buffet interval/mingle @ about 8.50pm. Performers finish @ about 10pm. More mingling up to 10 30pm. JOIN US! Bring a friend, your mum, your partner, daughter, a colleague or neighbour. Fellas welcome. This year they are linking up with local women activists in Amnesty. Please register now to perform by contacting val.walsh@gmail.com
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Brouhaha
Liverpool International Carnival Festival launches on 27th March 2010 from 4-6pm at Contemporary Urban Centre, carnival launch performance takes place from 6pm with music performances from 6.30-8pm . For more information go to: www.brouhaha.uk.com or call 0151 709 3334.
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Sign Circle Deaf BSL Camping Festival
28th-31st may 2010 at Longridge, Preston Tickets: Adults £70, Young People: £35, Babies and toddlers: Free, Family ticket: £180 Youth Groups 10% discount. To book email: bookings@signcircle.org.uk Ticket sales close on 7th May 2010. For more info go to: www.signcirlce.org.uk or: enquiries@signcircle.org.uk Text: 07762142131. Volunteers are wanted for the festival. Apply before 28th March: volunteers@signcircle.org.uk
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Hope Street Apprenticeship Programme
May 31st-October 23rd. Recruiting now for the following apprenticeships: 8 actors, 1 director, 1 production manager, 4 workshop leaders, 3 designers/makers, 1 movement director, 1 sound designer, 1 press and publicity officer, 1 composer/musical director, 2 film makers, 1 creative producer. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 20th April 2010. www.hope-street.org 0151 708 8007
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Soap Box Films
Take advantage of a one off subsidy on offer for video project before the end of May 2010. This can be 58% off the cost of a project. Projects can take place with disadvantaged young people in deprived areas in Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral. For more information go to: www.soapboxfilms.org.uk/lotteryprojects.html or call 0151 708 8008.
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Arts Jobs
Director, Organised Chaos Productions
North West based Organised Chaos Productions seek an experienced director for a production of "Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell" by Keith Waterhouse in November at a Manchester fringe venue with potential for further venues/festivals in 2011. Commitment required would be at your discretion. For further information please contact Gayle by 9th April at organisedchaostheatre@gmail.com, interviews to take place on 11th April. This production will be done on a profit share basis.
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Artistic Director/Festival Manager, Look2011: Liverpool International Photography Festival
Contact: Colin McPherson info@look2011.co.uk Look2011: Liverpool International Photography Festival is seeking to appoint an Artistic Director and Festival Manager. The festival will take place at galleries and exhibition spaces across Liverpool and Merseyside and will showcase significant new bodies of work by emerging and established photographers from both home and abroad. Look2011 will launch with a four-day event in May 2011 featuring exhibition openings, artists' talks, workshops and will play host to the 3rd National Photography Symposium. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of contemporary photography and developing ideas around our collective photographic future, the theme of the Look2011 festival will be social justice and photography as a ‘call to action' and is designed to increase participation and awareness of the issues and practices of photography to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. To apply please visit the website: www.Look2011.co.uk to download the job specifications and application form.
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