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Activate’s focus for the next three years is highlighted in who we are - Cultural Olympiad, Young People and artist development – running through all our current projects is this focus.
Activate's programme of work is divided into five core areas:
Activating Support Services
Activate is on hand to help. Each year we respond to a broad range of requests from individuals, companies and local authorities. We produce a newsletter which highlights events and opportunities available in the area, maintain a database of freelance artists, teachers and practitioners qualified to deliver dance and theatre activity.
Activating Participation
Our programme to increase opportunities and access to dance and theatre for the community, regardless of age, ability or previous experience. Every year, Activate delivers a series of projects from intergenerational workshops, to working with the Gurkha community at the local army camp, from working with the county sports partnership to a week long residential summer school.
Activating Professional Development
We have DanceNET and Theatre Opportunities. DanceNET is the dancers network of professional development initiatives which includes training in dance, business skills, management and promotional support, as well as forums. Theatre Opportunities is currently an e-news update of opportunities for theatre practitioners, which will develop into a similar network to DanceNET
Activating Audiences
Activate does not work alone. It has strong links to the professional promoters of dance and theatre performance locally. Through the Promoters Consortium, Dorset Arts Promoters Forum, Bournemouth and Poole promoters and Arts Development teams, we raise the profile of dance and theatre and work with venues to promote and present an entertaining and challenging mix of professional work.
Activating Production
Activate supports the creation of new work in the county. We are particularly interested in helping develop work by artists based locally. This includes commissioning, mentoring, advice and guidance, as well as platforms and partnership projects with venues and other development agencies.
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