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.
ReadIn everything we do, we have just two rules. Anything’s possible. And everyone’s invited. Below are updates on some of the things we’re making happen.
We reflect on a year that was significantly affected by the pandemic but with plenty of highlights.
ReadThe biennial international arts festival, delayed from 2020 because of the pandemic, returned in September 2021 with a rich and varied programme of free to attend art installations and performances in extraordinary locations.
ReadFresh from the success of their processions in Weymouth at Inside Out Dorset 2021, German puppeteers Dundu and the north of England’s Worldbeaters headed to Milton Keynes City of Light Festival.
ReadFor the final weekend of Inside Out Dorset 2021, the spectacular after-dark parade show Sense of Unity made its way through the town led by the drummers of Worldbeaters playing a soundtrack inspired by world rhythms and the West African kora.
ReadEvery two years Inside Out Dorset animates Dorset’s rural and coastal landscapes with magical outdoor art and performance.
ReadInside Out Dorset, the biennial international arts festival, returns in autumn 2021 to transform five extraordinary locations with art and performances outdoors that celebrate the county’s sense of place.
ReadStreet 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 […]
ReadRuth Pitter and Natasha Nixon share their thoughts from the inaugural Women Leaders South West residency.
ReadThis Earth Day we announce some of the programme highlights of this year’s Inside Out Dorset festival, taking place in September 2021.
ReadThe first group of trailblazing women have been selected for a pioneering arts leadership programme, two will be associates with Activate Performing Arts.
ReadDorset Moon received Bronze at the Dorset Tourism Awards for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year. In the summer of 2019, a seven-metre sculpture of the moon landed in three breathtaking venues across Dorset.
ReadIn this short series, we hear from previous Dorset Youth Dance Company dancers about their experiences of being a member of DYD Company.
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