The GuiDANCE project and Network

The GuiDANCE project (Growing up in dance: Enhancing education and creating sustainable practices in growth and maturation in the dance sector) is a collaboration between the University of Exeter and 3 key UK dance organisations led by Dr Siobhan Mitchell. The project aims to address the challenges associated with the pubertal transition in dance for young people.

GuiDANCE guidelines for best practice to support young people in dance

As a collaborative we have developed guidelines for what we believe the dance sector should aim to achieve as best practice. These guidelines were coc-created in response to research (as part of the GuiDANCE project).

Introducing the GuiDANCE Network

The GuiDANCE Network project aims to capitalise on the momentum and partnerships built during the GuiDANCE project and to cultivate impact through supporting a network for engagement between researchers and key organisations within the dance sector. More specifically, to convert the progress made in the GuiDANCE project into tangible resources for the dance sector and to set up a network to support and sustain this work going forward.

Come and join us!

Find out more about the work we’ve been doing as part of the GuiDANCE Network at our launch event – 24th Sept 2023 1pm – 5pm at RAD Headquarters in London! For more event details and to book your ticket click here. For access to the repository of resources (set to launch on 24th Sept 2023) click here.

Please get in contact via theadolescentdancer@gmail.com