Workshops and other events promoting various aspects of Christian dance are held around Britain throughout the year. They are normally publicised through regional newsletters. Some regional events and national events are also listed below.
- COULD YOUR CHURCH HOST A MUSICAL? ALL SAINTS DANCERS are looking for churches in the Midlands to host the 'Hopes & Dreams' musical during 2009. The music, dance, monologue and comedy of Hopes & Dreams explore many facets of the Lords Prayer. For more information, please email Janet or phone 07890 121339.
- Saturday 20th June 2009: Celtic Treasure a Creativity Day with Liz Babbs. At St. Margaret's Church Hall, Stanford-Le-Hope SS17 0EP, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Bring a packed lunch, drinks provided. £15.00. For details please call 01245 472075 or email Linda.
- Saturday 4th July 2009 - DanceLink outreach in the Black Country with Linda Wells from Operation Mobilisation. For details, please email Sara or Linda.
- Saturday 4th July 2009 - "The Restoration of Dance For His Purpose" at The Vine Community Centre, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ. 10am to 4.30pm (registration from 9.15am). Fee is £20, concessions £15 (includes lunch, refreshments, and conference pack). Bookings essential - please contact Dawn on 0115 822 4735 or by email This event is organised by "The National Liturgical Dance Network UK"
- Sunday 5th July 2009 - "Five a Day" Springs Dance company presents a mix of dance and theatre for young people. Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Workshops £9.00 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm; performance £8.00 from 7:30pm. To buy tickets call the Theatre box office on 01394 615015. Details are also on the Springs Dance Company website.
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11th to 17th July 2009: International CDF Conference
St. Andrews, Scotland. A five-day experience in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
For more information please visit the conference website
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- Other events are happening too. Contact your regional coordinator for details.
- Movement in Worship holds regular workshops in Brighton and Edinburgh to raise the profile of creativity in worship. The MiW Summer school usually takes place in July. Details at the Movement in Worship website.
- Springs Dance Company performs and runs workshops, and offers a 10-month apprenticeship scheme and a summer school. Tour dates and course information are available at the Springs Dance Company website.
- Director Danny Scott of Phoenix Performing Arts Trust holds regular workshops and lectures in Oxford on contemporary theatre arts and professional development. These are aimed at the semi-professional and professional Physical Theatre artist. Details at the Phoenix Arts website.