Zoie Golding, Artistic director of Zoielogic will host an in person masterclass on 30th June at The University of Surrey.

With their mission ‘we challenge perceptions of dance‘ we are delighted to be able to welcome Zoie Golding, Artistic Director, Zoielogic Dance Theatre for a 90 minute masterclass.

Zoielogic Dance Theatre challenge perceptions of dance, who it is for, where and how it is shown. They don’t just make shows for you, they create unforgettable experiences with you .This workshop will offer a real insight into Artistic Director, Producer and Choreographer Zoie, who has has over 21 years of extensive experience in the events and dance sector across the UK and worldwide and her work. She specialises in bringing people together for exceptional and innovative dance experiences, reaching those least likely to take part in the arts and passionately committed to creating significant social change through dance.

Workshop to be held at University of Surrey, Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford GU2 7XH

University of Surrey, Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford GU2 7XH.

We encourage you to become part of a connected dance community – with Dance Surrey Directory for Dance Schools and Organisations that support the dance industry or Dance Surrey Pro for individual creatives.

Whether you are an organisation or an individual the membership scheme provides a platform for you to highlight what you do as well as professional development opportunities to support, sustain and inspire dancers, artists, teachers and makers. The programme runs annually and includes a variety of opportunities to network and be part of a thriving dance community, with access to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) throughout the year, discounts to classes, workshops and dance performances.

This is a rebranded directory and will feature dance school listings with more search options to make it easier for those wanting to find a dance school to do so. There is an annual fee to be listed, which will give access to exclusive offers and opportunities to network. Grant funding from Arts Council England’s Project Grants Scheme is supporting the Dance Surrey Directory. To encourage further sign-up we are offering a 10% discount on the annual 12 months membership. To enjoy this discount you will need to join by 31^st May 2021. This is a 12 month rolling membership programme.

There are three membership levels, allocation is on a first come basis.

1.     Bronze (unlimited)
2.     Silver i(limited to 10 Dance Schools)
3.     Gold (limited to 5 Dance Schools)

More Details and to Join: Dance Surrey Directory

Membership to Join Dance Surrey PRO is £25.00/annum, JOIN: Dance Surrey PRO

Monthly Breakfast Briefings – 45-minutes – two members from the dance-listed organisation can attend per briefing. Sign up required.

• This programme has started and is very popular. In April we have heard from Bawren Tavaziva – sharing his experience of growing up a Zimbabwe township and coming to England for the first time and experiencing snow! And how he used his Africa influence as a stimulus for his work and signature movement. This was followed by a CPD where attendees learnt about Bawren’s practise. In May we heard from brand guru Rob Macpherson, his entry into the world of consultancy and his top tips and some tools on how to start thinking about your brand.

Next up will be:

• Zoie Logic – Focusing on getting Boys into Dance & her work in communities

o   Breakfast Briefing 8 June & CPD session 30 June IN PERSON

• Lucy McCrudden – Online Entrepreneur – talks about her inspiration that led to ‘Dance Mama’

o   Breakfast Briefing 6 July & CPD session 13 July ONLINE

Details for August & beyond to be shared soon and will include:

• Amina Khayyam – gives an insight into her work with isolated communities and how she tackles difficult subject areas; her work has featured acid throwing, childlessness and recently domestic violence.

We have just started our monthly Breakfast Briefings which are free to members and give an insight into different experts within the industry including choreographers, brand guru’s, online entrepreneurs to name a few.

“.. I can communicate better my core values…“

On Tuesday Rob gave an insight into his world of brand along with his motivation to join the freelance community and start his own Company called Impakt Consultancy during Dance Woking’s second Breakfast Briefing*

“Attending the Breakfast Briefing with Rob Macpherson has already stimulated many new thoughts and ideas around how I can communicate better my core values and connect more originally with my audiences. Looking forward to going deeper into this next week’ Katie, Dance Surrey PRO member

Join branding guru Rob Macpherson from Impakt Consultancy for an inspirational 90-minute session featuring some top tips and practical tools to help you improve your brand.

Rob will introduce some brand concepts with examples from the arts and commerce, plus some practical exercises you can start before taking back and sharing with your teams. This can help you earn, raise and save money.

Many arts organisations under-appreciate the importance of brand in their audience communications and stakeholder planning (in marketing terms, some can be the least convincing story-tellers). Yet we are all targeted daily with persuasive and action-oriented brand messaging which has hugely impactful benefits for charities and businesses. In this session.

Breakfast Briefing* These are part of a 12 month programme to help support and build a thriving and sustainable dance community in Woking & Surrey. A key aim of ours is to form a better-networked community to help increase communication flow, partnership working and collaboration. They are FREE and only available for Dance Surrey PRO and Dance Surrey Directory members.

Dance Surrey Pro & Dance Surrey Directory

Be part of a connected dance community – with Dance Surrey Directory for Dance Schools and Organisations that support the dance industry or Dance Surrey Pro for individual creatives.

Whether you are an organisation or an individual the membership scheme provides a platform for you to highlight what you do as well as professional development opportunities to support, sustain and inspire dancers, artists, teachers and makers. The programme runs annually and includes a variety of opportunities to network and be part of a thriving dance community, with access to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) throughout the year, discounts to classes, workshops and dance performances.

We have just started our monthly Breakfast Briefings which are free to members and give an insight into different experts within the industry including choreographers, brand guru’s, online entrepreneurs to name a few.

For More Details: Dance Surrey Directory

For More Details: Dance Surrey PRO

 Dance Surrey Dance Directory

ABOUT: The new Dance Surrey Directory will be a comprehensive tool for the wider community to find and access dance activity in Surrey. Dance Schools and organisations with a commitment to dance can be listed with as much information as each would like to share about classes, courses, content and timetables.

The Dance Surrey Directory will enable you to discover dance activity wherever you are in Surrey. To find the dance school for you can simply search for your interests; by style: ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, street etc. or if you’re keen to work towards your grades or take part in platforms and competitions. If you need a local school, search for a specific location or even car parking facilities.

Dance Woking will manage the directory, and as part of the re-brand will we be actively marketing the Dance Surrey Directory to increase usage using organic marketing and paid for content on social media.

A 90 minute masterclass with Bawren Tavaziva.

Experience Bawren Tavaziva’s highly inventive choreography; an energetic, intricate and physically challenging synthesis of ballet, contemporary and African dance.

This workshop will offer a real insight into the way Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva choreographs. Using themes or Tavaziva’s repertoire as a starting point Bawren will take participants through his warm up and then teach and share sequences of his choreography.

For further information Online LIVE Masterclass with Bawren Tavaziva

Ellie & Sam had the pleasure of being invited to present at the latest Surrey Dance 21 connect meeting this week to share more details and insight into Dance Surrey PRO and how it is integral to the rest of our activity.

The Supported Artist and Associated Artist Scheme is now closed to new applications. We look forward be sharing the amazing group of Artists who we will be supporting in 21/22 in the next few weeks.

Membership to Dance Surrey PRO is OPEN and costs £25.00/annum to join

To view presentation click on link: Presentation on Dance Surrey PRO 

Sam McCaffrey – CEO/Artistic Director Dance Woking

Ellie Dowling – Engagement Manager Dance Woking – ellie@dancewokingltd.onmicrosoft.com

Dance Woking is pleased to announce that we have received funding from Arts Council England’s Project grant fund to help us re-brand and re-launch our Dance Directory.

The NEW Dance Directory will also feature a listing for Creative Freelancers called Dance Surrey PRO and Organisations that support the Creative Industries with an emphasis on dance.  In order to make this a sustainable listing service there is a modest membership fee to join.

 Dance Surrey Dance Directory

ABOUT: The new Dance Surrey Directory will be a comprehensive tool for the wider community to find and access dance activity in Surrey. Dance Schools and organisations with a commitment to dance can be listed with as much information as each would like to share about classes, courses, content and timetables.

The Dance Surrey Directory will enable you to discover dance activity wherever you are in Surrey. To find the dance school for you can simply search for your interests; by style: ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, street etc. or if you’re keen to work towards your grades or take part in platforms and competitions. If you need a local school, search for a specific location or even car parking facilities.

Dance Woking will manage the directory, and as part of the re-brand will we be actively marketing the Dance Surrey Directory to increase usage using organic marketing and paid for content on social media.

For More Details: Dance Surrey Directory Special Offer

For More Details: Dance Surrey PRO

Trustee Application Pack 2021 

It’s an exciting time for Dance Woking as we develop and create a new strategic direction and we are looking for new trustees to support and challenge the organisation.   We are seeking candidates with experience in health, financial management, business and commercial, IT, legal and HR and particularly welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds to help to progress our aim to become a fully inclusive and diverse organisation.

Dance Woking, is looking for committed individuals who can bring their expertise to this vibrant and versatile dance development organisation. The Trustee role requires you to attend to four board meetings per year, provide strategic support and enthusiastic advocacy.

Meetings usually take place early evening and are currently online. Board members will be expected to offer time and expertise outside of board meetings as relevant to their area of specialism. Board members will be invited to Dance Woking events throughout the year, although it is not expected that board members attend all these events.

Board members will be asked to serve on the board of Trustees of Dance Woking for a minimum term of 3 years where possible.

Application process If you would like to be considered as a board member, please submit:

• Your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role, areas of specialism you could bring to the board, and examples of how you meet the requirements of the person specification
• Two referees with a personal knowledge of your achievements

Please email or post your application to:

Sam McCaffrey – sam@dancewoking.com

Applications close Friday 5 March 2021

Communication and Administration Coordinator

We are looking for a skilled and dynamic Communications and Administration Co-ordinator to join Dance Woking’s team for a fixed term of 6 months from April 2021 to September 2021.

Spring is finally in the air and with the road map to opening and recovery shared by the Government we have lots of our own news at Dance Woking to share! Dance Woking successfully received an Arts Council England Projects Grant funded through the Big Lottery to help us deliver our first series of new initiatives. During February the team has been busy preparing for a range of new projects launching in March 2021. Through a series of short bitesized news updates we will share our latest news.

Supported & Associated Artists Dance Woking is providing a unique opportunity for up to ten dance professionals who either live or work in Surrey to become Supported Artists (5) and Associated Artists (5) of Dance Woking. Applications for both these programmes have been launched this week with a closing date to apply of 3rd March.  We strongly encourage applications from all areas of professional work in the dance sector to apply to be Supported or Associate artists.

For more details click link Dance Surrey Pro

To apply click HERE