The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD)

The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD) is a national organisation that supports the practice and appreciation of dance of the African Diaspora.

ADAD has a unique role, working on behalf of talented dance artists who are part of the African Diaspora, to support their development and raise the profile of their work.

July 08

TRAILBLAZERS: The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD) invites applications for its Professional Development Fellowship

We are very pleased to announce that in October 2008, the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD) will provide four new fellowships of £2000. These fellowships are available to dance artists working in dance forms of the African Diaspora, to develop their careers. The bursaries can be used to contribute to the cost of classes, training, equipment, research trips and other professional development needs. Fellows will be assigned a mentor and follow a self-directed programme of professional development for a period of one year.

Criteria

The Trailblazers fellowships are open to UK-based dance artists working in dance forms with origins in or significant influences from African, Caribbean, 'Black' British or African-American dance forms, including jazz and street dance. Applicants should have some professional experience as a dancer, choreographer or artistic director, and can be at any stage of their career. They must also be a member of a professional organisation such as Dance UK/ADAD, Foundation for Community Dance, Society for Dance Research or National Dance Teachers Association.

To view previous Trailblazers and the projects they have completed please visit the Continuing Professional Development page on our website.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed. For further information please contact ADAD at 020 7841 7357 or email jeanette_adad@danceuk.org. The closing date for applications is September 8th 2008.

ADAD is offering two surgeries for potential applicants to the programme. These events will give an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance about the application process, and will take place at the ADAD office at Urdang, Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4QT. Booking is essential for the surgeries as there is limited space. If you would like to attend, please contact the ADAD office. The dates and times of these events are:

Friday July 25th, 2008 - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday August 20th, 2008 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.