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Research Programme

COMMISSIONING CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

Round Two Commissions Have Been Awarded

ROUND THREE: COMING SOON


DCNW has been inviting north west dance artists and organisations to create or develop work which explores the future of dance.
 

Through commissioned Dance Labs, showcase events and sharing knowledge, DCNW is looking to create the future of dance with more people dancing from more backgrounds in more dance styles. The Dance Labs, part of the commissions programme, are set to support artists and organisations to adapt to creative life post COVID, to resolve challenges and to find new opportunities. 


The programme has invited NW-based dancers, dance creatives and organisations to create new or develop existing work, explore opportunities for research and development, collaborate with others and further dance careers and productions. 


The programme has been striving to challenge inequalities and make space to share ideas, performances and knowledge with other artists, professionals and venues. The Dance Lab commissions are open and flexible, and actively encourage dance from all sorts of practice. 


The DCNW Research Programme wants to reach more people from more backgrounds, both professional and personal, and supports people developing a proposal or project. 


successful commissions

ROUND ONE COMMISSIONS

Round one commissions for the DCNW Research Programme were awarded in February 2022. Discover the projects commissioned for this round.

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ROUND TWO COMMISSIONS

Round two commissions for the DCNW Research Programme were awarded in May 2022. Discover the projects commissioned for this round.

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how does the programme work?

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMISSIONS

  

This video gives an overview of the programme and introduces what commissions might look like. Please watch the video for more information.

CONSIDERING A PROPOSAL?

  

A short overview of what you should think about when considering a proposal, especially the two key questions.

WHO CAN MAKE A PROPOSAL?

  

The programme is designed to be open and flexible because we think the quality of the idea and how it will improve dance is more important than who makes a proposal. 

Successful Commissions

Find out more about the successful commissions from Round One and Round Two of the Research Programme (January 2022 & May 2022) who will  be researching, creating and delivering new work in collaboration with creatives and communities.  

Successful Commissions

Further Information & Submitting future Proposals

Download the guidance documents for future information.  

Please note, Round Two is now closed for applications; Round Three will be by invitation ONLY.

Further Information (pdf)

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Guidance and Proposal Document (pdf)

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  Dance Consortia North West is delighted to recognise the support of Arts Council England for its programme of research to find new ways of making and sharing dance. 

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