MOVING FORWARD
Regional Youth Dance Conference
Friday 24 March 2006
The Point, Eastleigh

This conference was commissioned by the Joint Investment Fund for the Arts in the SHIPS region (Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight & Portsmouth Local Authorities),

It was organised on their behalf by Hampshire Dance and The Point

With contributions from Arts Council England South East, Youth Dance England, The Place, South East Dance, Laban, Creative Partnerships, The University of Winchester, DASH & local authority members of the JIF Dance group

A unique one-day event to communicate, share and debate current and future issues in dance for young people

Moving Forward was devoted to advancing youth dance and dance provision in the region into the future. It was an opportunity to explore issues, shape solutions, celebrate good practice and build new partnerships.

Key Note Speaker Linda Jasper, Director, Youth Dance England

Contributors included:
Chris Thomson, The Place National Dance Agency, London

Thom Rackett, Year 2 Student at The Place
Yinnon Ezra, Hampshire County Council

Moving Forward included the opportunity to participate in two of the following discussion groups:

Dancing to Different Agendas
How do we retain the integrity of dance whilst delivering health or social agendas?

Creative Partners
Can dance be effective as an alternative learning tool in schools?

Breaking Through
How do emerging regional dance artists succeed as dancemakers & develop an audience?

Mapping the Future
What are the current and future priorities for youth dance across the region?

Routes of Excellence
How do we nurture and encourage young dancers of promise?

A full conference report is available to download here. (1.3mb)