Launch Event
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Date | Wed 28 Oct 2009 |
| Time | 10am-8pm |
A day of events to celebrate the launch of Southwark Arts Forum’s new Disability Arts Network. The Network, a Southwark Council initiative, is for disabled practitioners and for people with a connection with disability arts in Southwark.
The day will host workshops by Candoco for young people and teachers, a site specific performance by their youth group, film screenings by other artists and an opportunity for networking.
Schedule
10am - 1pm Youth Dance Practitioner Exchange
As part of Candoco’s national project Moving Bodies, youth dance practitioners are invited to meet and share their experiences of working inclusively with diverse young people and will be facilitated by Candoco artists.
2pm - 4pm Youth Dance Taster Session
Held in the Roof Studio, disabled and non-disabled young people are invited to come and try contemporary dance, meet new people and have fun with Candoco dance artists.
5.30pm Boundless Network Registration
Drinks and snacks will be available.
Dusk, performance of a specially created site specific work
By the CandoCo youth dance group
Film showing in the Research Studio
The showing of a collection of short films made by disabled film makers
6.30pm Boundless Network meeting
Facilitated by Edward Birch, Director of Southwark Arts Forum
8 - 9pm Networking
Bookings
For the network evening from 5.30pm
Contact Southwark Arts Forum
E: admin2@southwarkartsforum.org
T: 020 7231 3222
For the Youth Dance Practitioner Exchange
Numbers are limited, interested youth dance practitioners should contact Luke Pell, Education Manager at Candoco
E: education@candoco.co.uk
T: 020 7704 6845
Access
Siobhan Davies Studios provides access for wheelchair users, with lifts to both floors. The Roof Studio is fitted with an infra-red audio system and both studios have an induction loop hearing system. There are also two accessible parking spaces available on site. If you have any access requirements please contact reception on 020 7091 9650 or info@siobhandavies.com
