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Overture

We are recruiting a new cohort of emerging dance teachers and community dance artists. This is an exceptional professional development opportunity for dance practitioners working across England.

Who are we looking for?

14 dance artists, who use a variety of styles and have been working in community or educational settings for less than five years. We hope to find a group of artists whose work spans both urban and rural settings and who represent the diversity of contemporary England.

We actively encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for our training opportunities and wish to ensure that there are no barriers to access. We are particularly interested in those from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled artists, and those with parental or caring responsibilities.  

If you have any access requirements including support regarding parental or caring responsibilities, please talk to us via bronagh@new-adventures.net.

What we offer

Over a six-month period, the selected artists will come together for two residential weekends; one at Italia Conti in Woking, a valued partner of New Adventures, and the other at Farnham Maltings in Surrey, the Company’s home base. Between residencies, the group will stay connected through digital sessions and will also have the opportunity to visit New Adventures on tour with Cinderella. Each residential weekend will comprise of practical workshops and skills sharing as well as inspirational guest speakers from within the sector sharing their practice and expertise.

The workshops will progress participants in personal development including values, goals, barriers, and confidence alongside professional development in areas such as advanced teaching, communication, and community dance. Business and organisational development and networking aim to provide the cohort with a range of skills to support them to the next level of their careers.

This is a fully subsidised programme, and travel expenses, accommodation and per diems are provided for in person weekends. Full participation across all key programme dates is expected from all participants.

Key Programme Dates (timings subject to change)

Thurs 8 October, 6:30-8pm: Intro session

Sat 10 & Sun 11 October, 10:30am-5:30pm: Overture weekend (Woking)

Sat 28 November, 10am-1pm: Online session

Thurs 10 December, 6:30pm-9pm: Online session

Sat 9 January, 11am- 9pm: New Adventures Day (London)

Thurs 11 February, 6:30-9pm: Online session

Sat 13 & Sun 14 March, 10am-5pm: Overture weekend (Farnham)

Thurs 18 March, 6:30-9pm: Evaluation session

At New Adventures, we place a high value on commitment to the Overture programme. Please ensure you are available for all scheduled dates before submitting your application.

How to apply:

Please apply via this form. We encourage the questions to be answered in a video or audio format but also accept written answers: https://eu.jotform.com/build/261474142115348

Application Deadline: Friday 10 July 2026, 10am

How to nominate:

If you know someone who would benefit from this opportunity, please send their name, contact number and email address to sian@new-adventures.net. Tell us who you are, and in a couple of sentences why you are nominating the individual.

We are happy to support applicants in applying and welcome receiving applications in alternative formats such as voice notes. If you would like support or to discuss other application methods, then please contact us by phone on 07840045295 or by email to sian@new-adventures.net.