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

Dana's Note........................................................................................2
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest..................................................2
Youth Volunteer Programme..............................................................2
DaDaSings is back..............................................................................2
Writer's Wanted..................................................................................3
Disability Arts News...........................................................................4
Invitation to tender: Arts Projects (Disability Arts)...........................4
Present the Paralympics!...............................................................4
Councillors Community Initiative Fund..............................................4
Tom Doughty at the Bluecoat............................................................5
Bed-in at the Bluecoat........................................................................5
The Nerve Centre................................................................................6
Audio Described Events 2010.............................................................7
Dance Transformations......................................................................8
Dance Stage.......................................................................................9
Arts Jobs.............................................................................................10
Referral Officer: Creative Alternatives................................................10
Programme Officer: Cape UK..............................................................11
Disclaimer...........................................................................................12

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Dana's Note
Hello to all you readers out there,
It's been a busy week as ever here and where did summer go? If like me you've already got the snuffles and need something to warm you up, we've got loads to tell you about and some great opportunities to get involved in so just because the sun has stopped shining, you don't have to! Yours, Dana
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
Youth Volunteer Programme
We are pleased to announce the DaDaFest International 2010 Youth Volunteer Programme. Working with mygames (powered by v) to celebrate the values of the 2012 Olympics, this project will involve young people in all aspects of the festival.

The part-time volunteer opportunities will include Reporters, Researchers, Ambassadors, Exhibition Invigilators, Tour Guides, Technicians and Promoters. Expenses will be reimbursed and access support will be provided.

If you are: Aged 16 - 25, a Disabled or d/Deaf person, available part-time at some point between September - December 2010 and wanting to develop and learn new skills and gain volunteer work certificate
Then get in touch! Call: Alison on 0151 707 1733, Email: youthvolunteer@dadahello.com Minicom: 0151 708 9355, Fax: 0151 708 9355

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DaDaSings is back!
DaDaSings is returning! We are recruiting for this prestigious and ground-breaking activity to be shown as part of DaDaFest International 2010.
Working once again with Caroline Parker and Sense of Sound, we will be holding bi-weekly rehearsals from the end of July for performances in November and December this year. Hearing People will sing and Deaf People will sign. Open to all over 18's. For an application form Email: info@dadahello.com Call: 0151 707 1733 Minicom: 0151 706 0365 Fax: 0151 708 9355

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Writer's Wanted
"Me and Marilyn Monroe" rehearsed reading at the Unity Theatre on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 November 2010. ‘Only me and Marilyn Monroe get looked at every time we walk into a room' a disabled poet once remarked. Inspired by this, DaDaFest International 2010 would like to invite talented and exciting up-and-coming Deaf and Disabled writers in the UK to turn their own unwavering gaze upon the world around them and send us their new scripts to be part of a series of rehearsed readings at this year's Festival. We will be working at the Unity Theatre with a diverse group of actors on two scripts a day to be performed in a rehearsed read through in the evening.

On Tuesday night the evening will be topped off by a reading of a new play from America, "Krankenhaus Blues", by Sam Forman.
Are you a disabled or deaf writer who has a play that has never been performed in the UK and would like to have it read as part of DaDaFest in a top Liverpool theatre venue? Then please send a CV and some information about your work and the script to DaDaFest international Artistic Director Garry Robson via details below. All the work received will then go through a selection process and the final plays chosen will be judged by a panel who will decide on the plays to be read over the two evenings. We are unable to pay any fees for the work, but reasonable expenses will be paid to the writers. The writer will be expected to attend the rehearsals on either 22 or 23 November and the readings performances in the evenings.

The closing date for all entries is 31 August 2010. We will contact all applicants by the end of September to let them know if they are successful in their application. Email: events@dadahello.com DaDa - Disability and Deaf Arts, the Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX Call: 0151 7071733 www.dadahello.com

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Disability Arts News
Invitation to tender - Arts projects (disability arts), Wandsworth Borough Council
Wandsworth Borough Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for four contracts delivering disability arts within the Borough:- Contract 1 - The creation and presentation of a performance project engaging disabled children (£10,000 in year one).
Contract 2 - The delivery of participatory arts activities for disabled adults (£20,000 in year one).
Contract 3 - The commissioning, management and presentation of a new piece of work by a disabled artist or organisation. Applications may only be from a mainstream arts organisation (£10,000 in year one).
Contract 4 - The creation, management and development of a Disability Arts Action Group (£5,000 in year one).
The contracts will commence on 1st April 2011 for a period of four years.
Organisations wishing to receive a copy of the relevant tender documentation are required to contact Leisure and Amenities Finance Department telephone 020 8871 7671 or by email lasfinance@wandsworth.gov.uk The deadline for submission of tenders is 12noon on Wednesday 20th October 2010. Late applications may not be considered. Chief Executive and Director of Administration
Town Hall Wandsworth London SW18 2PU

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Present the Paralympics!
Channel 4 is launching a £500,000 search for British disabled talent to act as commentators, experts and presenters during the Paralympics. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/aug/09/channel-4-paralympics

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COUNCILLORS COMMUNITY INITIATIVE FUND
Grassroot community groups are invited to apply for a ward based small grant to support communities to run events and activities or improve facilities that will enhance the well being of local residents.
Round 2 opens Monday 9th August, closing date Thursday 9th September 4pm. Applicants can apply for small grants that will benefit residents in participating wards in the City. Prospective applicants will need to check the guidance to see if there is money available in the ward they want run their project in and if they can apply. Projects must mostly benefit residents in a single ward. Priority may be given to:
Projects which involve local volunteers and applicants who have not had a CCIF grant before. If you require a hard copy or further details you can contact the Community Resource Unit (CRU) on 233 4436 or email ccif.grants@liverpool.gov.uk Please read the guidance before you apply http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/Community_and_living/Community_Grants/index....

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Tom Doughty at the Bluecoat
3 September 2010, 8.30pm the Bluecoat, Liverpool www.thebluecoat.org.uk 0151 702 5324 Come along to this DaDaFest endorsed event at the Bluecoat for an evening of Jazz, Folk, Blues and Americana, all embodied in Tom Doughty's unique style of acoustic lap slide guitar. Tom approaches his instrument with the tenacity and creativity of a new explorer, developing structures and voicing's that are instantly distinctive. ‘'Tom Doughty is possessed of a deep musical soul... His touch is wide ranging, and his music is full of big feeling. In a world of derivative and imitative slide guitarists, Tom's sound is unique and special." Bob Brozman (Best World Guitarist 2010). www.tomdoughty.com

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Bed-In at the Bluecoat
In celebration of John Lennon's commitment to peace, the Bed-In at the Bluecoat will pay homage to one of the actions that John Lennon and Yoko Ono carried out in 1969 immediately after they were married. Their week long bed-ins for peace, staged first in Amsterdam then in Montreal, were expressions of non-violent protest against war. This year, to mark the birth of John Lennon 70 years ago and his death 30 years ago, Liverpool City Council is holding a John Lennon Tribute Season in Autumn 2010. Bed-In at the Bluecoat will be part of this season and is endorsed by Yoko Ono. Bed-In at the Bluecoat invites proposals from anyone who wishes to contribute to this tradition of non-violent action for a better world, using the format of occupying a double-bed sited publicly at the Bluecoat. There are no rules for what the bed-in actions might be. Actions can be serious, humorous, commemorative, and provocative - or all of these in one. Dates: The Bed-In days will run from 9th October (which would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday) to 9th December (the day - UK time - of the 30th anniversary of his assassination). This means there will be 62 occupiers of the bed.
To apply: Give us some information about what your proposed action would consist of and how you would use the time allotted to you (or if you'd want more time than the standard slots). Tell us how you see it fitting with the idea of ‘non-violent action for a better world'. We also need you to submit some information about you and/or your group/associates. CVs are welcome but if you don't submit a CV it won't spoil your chances. Good ideas will prevail. Proposals should be sent to: bed-in@thebluecoat.org.uk
The first closing date for proposals is Wednesday 25th August although there will be a further round of proposals depending on first-round take-up. Successful applicants will be contacted as soon as possible, and all responded to within three weeks. The selection panel's decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding selection decisions.
Exclusions: In keeping with the purpose of the event there will be the following exclusions: material that is illegal, slanderous, obscene, uses foul language, puts the participant or audience at risk, involves nudity or that might cause offence on the grounds of race, gender, age, etc. Participants must be aged 18 or over. Bluecoat will provide the bed and freshly-washed bed-linen. Participants will be expected to cover all other costs. Refreshments will be served to participants on the day.
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The Nerve Centre
Four weeks of city based art and culture starting on 14th August, the old Rapid Hardware Paint shop, Renshaw Street. Presented by Nerve magazine in collaboration with Philosophy in Pubs, the Windows Project, Next To Nowhere Social Centre, How, Why, DIY and many other organisations and individualsorganizing., The aim of the event is to bring the people of Liverpool together to share ideas on art, culture and ways of improving our city and surroundings. We aim to make our event as accessible as possible, and to include as many people as possible. If you have any queries regarding the event please contact: amyscottsamuel@hotmail.com

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AUDIO DESCRIBED EVENTS 2010
From Mind's Eye:
August
24 Hairspray Empire Theatre, Liverpool 7.30pm

September
8 Northanger Abbey Theatre by the Lake, Keswick 2pm
14 Brick up the Wirral Empire Theatre, Liverpool 7.30pm
15 Kes Oldham Coliseum 7.30pm
18 Described talks and meeting animals Chester Zoo 11am-4pm
22 Bus Stop Theatre by the Lake 2pm
28 1984 The Dukes, Lancaster 7.30pm
29 Calendar Girls Liverpool Empire 7.30pm
30 A Streetcar Named Desire Octagon Theatre, Bolton 7.30pm

October
2 Dr Faustus Royal Exchange, Manchester 4pm
6 What the Butler Saw Theatre by the Lake, Keswick 2.00pm
19 The Sunshine Boys Oldham Coliseum Theatre 7.30pm
20 The Sound of Music Empire Theatre, Liverpool 7.30pm
28 Tis Pity She's A Whore Everyman Liverpool 7.30pm
30 The Lady From the Sea Royal Exchange, Manchester 4pm

November
4 Descriptive Tour Manchester Art Gallery 10.30-12
4 Love on the Dole Octagon Theatre, Bolton 7.30pm
11 Anthony and Cleopatra Liverpool Playhouse 1.30&7.30pm
16 Blood Brothers Liverpool Empire 7.30pm
18 Nov - 3 Dec DaDaFfest
27 The Bacchae Royal Exchange, Manchester 4pm

December
5 Described talks and Christmas experience Chester Zoo 11am-4pm
15 Aladdin Liverpool Empire Theatre 7pm
16 Sleeping Beauty Oldham Coliseum 7.30pm
20 Tom's Midnight Garden Theatre by the Lake, Keswick 2pm
21 The Snow Queen The Dukes, Lancaster 7pm
30 A Christmas Carol The Library at The Lowry 7pm

January 2011
6 We Will Rock You tbc Palace Theatre, Manchester 7.30pm
13 Christmas show Liverpool Playhouse 1.30&7.30pm
14 David Copperfield Octagon Theatre, Bolton 7.15pm
15 Zack Royal Exchange, Manchester 4pm
19 Sleeping Beauty Liverpool Everyman 1.30& 7.30pm

February 2011
5 Mogadishu Royal Exchange, Manchester 4pm
9 Private Lives Oldham Coliseum 7.30pm
10 Descriptive Tour Gallery Oldham 11am
17 Romeo and Juliet Octagon Theatre, Bolton 7.30pm

Most theatre performances will include a touch-tour about an hour before the performance, which must be booked in advance. Customers should check with the Box Office or Mind's Eye for details. Please reserve your headsets for described performances in advance.

Useful telephone numbers:-

Mind's Eye 01204 522481/07889 232438 Royal Exchange Theatre,
0161 833 9833, Oldham Coliseum Theatre 0161 624 1731, Theatre by the Lake 017687 7441, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse 0151 709 4776
Bolton Octagon Theatre 01204 520661, Palace Theatre, Manchester 0161 245 6605, Liverpool Empire Theatre 0844 372 7272, Gallery Oldham 0161 770 4653, Brindley Arts Centre 0151 907 8360, DaDa 0151 707 1733, The Dukes 01524 598500, Contact Theatre 0161 274 0600, Chester Zoo 01244 389741, Manchester Art Gallery 0161 2358855

Anne Hornsby, Mind's Eye, 139 Bromwich Street, Bolton BL2 1LJ Anne.Hornsby@btinternet.com 01204 522481 07889 232438

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Dance Transformations
Are you looking to develop your career as a dance artist? Do you need time, space and financial support to explore choreographic ideas? Could you benefit from mentor guidance?
Starting this autumn Dance Transformations is a part time two-three year training programme. It supports emerging artists with a physical disability and/or sensory impairment and non-disabled dance artists based in the West Midlands.
We are keen to recruit artists who have significant potential but may have not received acknowledgement as established ‘creators of choreography'.
The project offers artists time and space to explore choreographic ideas in a supportive ‘unpressured' environment. They will also attend dance seminars, workshops, professional dance company rehearsals and additional events identified by the ‘trainees', partake in a seminar event, and the opportunity to create work in 2012 as part of the Cultural Olympiad celebrations.
The deadline for applications is Monday 6th September 2010.
For further information and to download an information pack visit: http://www.blueeyedsouldance.com/dance-transformations/

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DANCE STAGE - Extant's autumn of dance Sept - Dec 2010
DANCE STAGE is a programme of dance classes open to all visually impaired adults at any level of experience or ability. We will be offering four styles of dance: Contemporary, Flamenco, Tap and Samba - come along and try one, some or all! Sessions will be held on Sundays at The Oval House Theatre, 52/54 Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SW.
All sessions are free, but we do ask for a full commitment to the course of any one style - for example, if you want to learn Tap, please come to every Tap session.
To register for one or more styles of dance, please email maria@extant.org.uk Places are limited to a maximum of 12 per session, so email soon to reserve your place.
DATES and Times: (There will be regular breaks and an hour for lunch during the sessions below)
Contemporary with Janee Hall: Sunday 19th Sept, 10am - 5pm
Sunday 26th Sept, 10am - 5pm
Flamenco with Aidan Treays: Sunday 3rd Oct, 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10th Oct, 10am - 5pm
Tap with Penny Smith: Sunday 17th Oct, 10am - 5pm
Sunday 24th Oct, 10am - 5pm
Samba with Loreto Caceres Espinosa: Sunday 31st October, 10am - 5pm
Sunday 7th November, 10am - 5pm
http://www.extant.org.uk
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Arts Jobs
Referral Officer: Creative Alternatives, Sefton MBC
£15,000 p.a part-time. The Creative Alternatives arts & health programme in Sefton on Merseyside offers a range of creative workshops, projects and events to adults experiencing mild to moderate depression, stress or anxiety (www.creativealternatives.org.uk). Creative Alternatives currently seeks the services of a Referral Officer. The post demands an ability to work flexibly and unsupervised. This is a freelance commission equating to a workload of 21 hours per week initially from September 2010 to March 2011. The inclusive fee for this commission equates to £15,000 p.a with additional travel expenses available. This role would suit a self-motivated professional as timetabled office attendance will not be required. The Referral Officer works in close partnership with the Creative Alternatives Arts Officer and will be accountable to the Arts Development unit of Sefton MBC. Application by submission of CV and covering letter to Philip.Wroe@leisure.sefton.go.uk. Deadline for submissions: 27th August 2010. For full commission brief contact: Philip.Wroe@leisure.sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 5094
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Programme Officer, CapeUK
Closes Wednesday 1 September 2010. CapeUK is an educational not for profit organisation that aims to place creativity at the centre of the learning and development of children and young people by influencing and supporting those who work in both formal and informal learning contexts. We are seeking a Programme Officer to support activity in the North West and contribute to the wider work of the organisation. The successful applicant will have at least 3 years experience in the education or creative/cultural sector and a track record of delivering projects and contributing to professional development. The post involves regular travel within the North West and some national travel. An enhanced CRB disclosure is a requirement of the post. Application packs are available on the CapeUK website; www.capeuk.org . Alternatively, contact Daniele De Lissandri on 0845 450 7000 or email dan.delissandri@capeuk.org
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