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9 February 2026

Retraining Grant Deadline

DCD’s Retraining Grants can help support dancers with the practical costs of transitioning into a new career.  

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 Watch and listen to these film and radio clips exploring dancer career transition…

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22 Aug 2025

Announcing: Tour de Dance

This autumn professional dancer Hamish Scott will undertake a unique Tour de Dance: a 500-mile sponsored cycle ride from Newcastle to London over 10 days, stopping along the way to shine a light on dancers and the incredible journeys they take after performing.

16 Dec 2024

Caroline Miller OBE

Dancers’ Career Development join the dance community in expressing our deep sorrow at the news of the death of Caroline Miller OBE, CEO at Birmingham Royal Ballet.

20 Jun 2024

Save the Date!

DCD will host an impactful and memorable day of conversations focussed on career development for dancers. This special event will be the pinnacle of DCD’s 50th Anniversary Programme and cater for both dance artists and those who work in the performing arts sector.