Join us for the next IDMN training session:

Get Fit for Business

New course for 2011-12 programme: GET FIT FOR BUSINESS

led by Gwen Van Spijk

A practical guide to setting up and running a viable, effective and enterprising dance business, this course will provide you with a mix of essential information and functional tools. Taking into account:

the current economic climate; essential good practice in running a business safely and legally; and offering tips and tricks to ensure you stay ahead of the game, the day will include individual and group tasks and discussions to assist you in turning your ideas into a real and sustainable creative business.

Suitable for Artists, Managers, Producers

£35 non-members
£20 members
 

About the Trainer:  Gwen initially worked in the commercial sector in the USA and UK, before moving into arts management. She was Administrative Director for Motionhouse Dance Theatre 1992 - 1997 after which she embarked on a career as an independent arts manager, consultant and trainer. Gwen has managed a wide range of artists and companies including Charles Linehan, Ben Wright/bgroup and Nigel Charnock.

Gwen has undertaken a variety of consultancy, facilitation and training projects including: Organisational Development consultancies for movingeast and Wired Aerial Theatre; facilitation of Away Days for Flex Dance Development Project for Leicestershire and Rutland; development, management and evaluation of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Breakthrough Project; introductory and advanced project management training for Arts & Media Training and Purple Monster [for the National Union of Students Management teams]; and mentoring of independent artists through The Place Artists’ Development, Dance UK, Arts & Media Training and Herefordshire County Council.

About IDMN:   IDMN is an independent group of managers, administrators, producers, promoters, programmers, consultants and agents working across the subsidised and commercial dance sectors in the UK. Established in 2002, we are a member-run network that works to develop the sector through networking events, information-sharing, advocacy and providing training. We are committed to supporting the development of dance in all its forms through the principles of good management and encouraging best practice.  At the heart of IDMN is the professional development of our membership to ensure a strong and effective workforce for the sector.  Our TRAINING PROGRAMME of one-day intensive workshops is open to members and non-members and is suitable for artists as well as managers and producers. 
 

Information on our 2012-13 courses coming soon.

Please note all course bookings are non-refundable.

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