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Dorset Youth Dance in 2021

We look back on a year of fantastic moments for Dorset Youth Dance – despite the challenges of 2021

Young Dorset performance makers

Earlier this year we sought young dance and theatre makers across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We offered creative development bursaries of up to £500 to fund new ideas or to develop a young person’s practice as a theatre or dance maker starting out. These awards were made available with the support of generous donors […]

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Much to be proud of after unprecedented year

We reflect on a year that was significantly affected by the pandemic but with plenty of highlights

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Inside Out Dorset 2021 brings people together again in their thousands

With more than 27,500 visitors in five stunning outdoor locations across the county, Inside Out Dorset has demonstrated just how much we have missed getting together and sharing cultural experiences. The biennial international arts festival, delayed from 2020 because of the pandemic, returned last month with a rich and varied programme of free to attend […]

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Sense Of Unity to light up Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes welcomes Dundu and Worldbeaters. Thousands were captivated by the sensational collaborative performance Sense of Unity as part of Inside Out Dorset 2021. Fresh from the success of their processions in Weymouth, German puppeteers Dundu and the north of England’s Worldbeaters are heading to Milton Keynes City of Light Festival. Speaking to the Dorset […]

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Inside Out Dorset has pulled some strings…

The biennial international arts festival produced by Activate will bring together different communities from across Weymouth and Portland to make puppets. INSIDE OUT DORSETFriday 17 – Sunday 26 September Moors Valley Country Park and Forest Poole Old Town & Quay Christchurch Symondsbury Estate, Bridport Weymouth FREE For the festival’s final weekend on 24 and 25 […]

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Inside Out Dorset 2021 – extraordinary art and performance

Two weekends in five magical Dorset locations Installations and conversations, night time parades and day time art-trails, dance, theatre, music and acrobatics – all free Friday 17 to Sunday 19 September Friday 24 to Sunday 26 September Every two years Inside Out Dorset animates Dorset’s rural and coastal landscapes with magical outdoor art and performance. […]

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Inside Out Dorset Festival; a festival for everyone..

Friday 17 – Sunday 26 September Moors Valley Country Park and Forest Poole Old Town & Quay Christchurch Symondsbury Estate, Bridport Weymouth FREE Inside Out Dorset, the biennial international arts festival, returns this autumn to transformfive extraordinary locations with art and performances outdoors that celebrate the county’ssense of place. Running over two weekends from 17 […]

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Dorset Youth Dance News

Street In The Park

Street in the Park – a live digital event, 22nd May 2021 A specially commissioned dance film, Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, featuring young local dancers and dance professionals was premiered at a live digital showcase event. Local Up & Coming DJ’s competed live on Air 107.2FM for a £100 cash prize as […]

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Women Leaders South West News

Women Leaders South West Residency

Ruth Pitter and Natasha Nixon share their thoughts from the inaugural Women Leaders South West residency.

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Inside Out Dorset 2021 programme

This Earth Day we announce some of the programme highlights of this year’s Inside Out Dorset festival, taking place in September 2021.

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Women Leaders South West Associates

The first group of trailblazing women have been selected for a pioneering arts leadership programme, two will be associates with Activate Performing Arts.

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