Workshop programme

Dancers' Career Development's careers services are open to all professinal dancers at any stage of their professional career. Whether they are working in, or training in professional dance, it is never too early or too late to start thinking about how to manage what comes after performing. Independent studies have shown that much of the trauma and hardship associated with career transition can be alleviated if the dancer has had the time to consider his or her career options in depth and without pressure. DCD therefore offers tailored workshops for dancers in all stages of their career, informing them about the career services and opportunities available.

To host a DCD retraining and career support workshop in a dance school, company or commercial dance production contact admin@thedcd.org.uk

• Company workshops
• Professional Dance School Workshops
• Musical Theatre production outreach programme

Testimonials

'It was very clear and it was very inspiring to hear a dancer speak of his experiences'

'The dancer's background stories were really useful in placing the facts into context'

'The information was very clear, and having Daniel Jones (DCD retrained dancer) there was very good idea'

'I loved that a professional dancer was there to talk to us'

‘It helps to know that in case of injury and at the end of my career there are people and support out there’

‘Very clear and informative, it has made me think about Plan B!’

‘Extremely useful and helped clear up uncertainties about the future. Thank you’

'At the moment I am just concentrating on being a performer but the talk has shown me that there is a light at the end of the tunnel if a dancing career doesn't work out'

'I felt the information given was very useful'

'I feel more confident about my future after this session'

'It is really reassuring to hear that there is an organisation like you supporting dancers'

'It is a brilliant organisation and for sure it will help any dancer in their career. It is very exciting to know that there is back-up and maybe another career option in the future'

'I thought it was really good and helpful'