CHANGE MAKER SHORTLIST NOMINEE
ONE DANCE UK AWARDS 2022
HELPING DANCE MAMAS MOVE THEIR WORLDS
We believe that just because you start a family it doesn't mean you have to stop moving. We empower parents who dance to blend their caring responsibilities with their artform. We can support you in a variety of ways so you can be inspired, be informed and stay connected.
MEET THE DANCE MAMAS IN OUR FILM
EBONY MOLINA
Performer & Choreographer
CLARE
HALSE
Musical Theatre Performer
BETHANY KINGSLEY-GARNER
Principal, Scottish Ballet
KATE
TYDMAN
Actor & Producer
ARE YOU A DANCE MAMA?
GET INVOLVED
Develop your career with world-class
specialists
Join our unique online programme for Professional Dance Parents, Dance Mama Live!, available as replays to fit in with your busy schedule, supported by Arts Council England
Weekly sessions for pre/postnatal dance professionals
Take part in our weekly, online classes for pre/postnatal parents who work in dance, where you don't need to find childcare and can join in from home
Connect with other like-minded colleagues
Join our community of dancing families to share, connect and be inspired - through signing up to our e-news, follow our socials or take it further and join our classes, Dance Mama Live! programme or one-off workshops and events
CELEBRATE THE DANCE MAMA IN YOUR LIFE
The perfect gift for mums on the move supporting mums on the move
OVER
70
STORIES
Our unique collection of over 70 stories, amplified online since 2014, traverse roles on and off-stage across the sector of parents from a multitude of family contexts.
Read how parents navigate parenthood in dance and related sectors
Listen to their stories of resilience in the face of challenge
Watch them talk about their experiences and be inspired
JOIN DANCE MAMA IN CONVERSATION WITH...
LUCY BALFOUR
Lucy, (Royal New Zealand Ballet, Rambert), who delivers Dance Mama’s specialised pre and postnatal dance classes for professionals, talks about her experience bending the many roles in life as a ballerina, dancer and mother, including dancing on tour during her pregnancy.
KRISTINA ALLEYNE
Kristina, Co-Artistic Director of Alleyne Dance, shares her experience of what it is like to be pregnant, performing, choreographing and co-running your own dance company, whilst also rehearsal directing for Akram Khan's Kaash at the Southbank Centre, London
EMMA FLETT
Emma, Filmmaker, Founder of Flett Films and dance teacher talks about her vast career in dance, theatre and film as a
parent, with wonderful real-life stories of how she has navigated her career with three children - including emergency celebrity babysitters!
CELEBRATING
DANCE PAPAS
#dancepapa Federico Bonelli talks to Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, about his recent move from celebrated Principal The Royal Ballet to his new position as Artistic Director of Northern Ballet. giving insight and how his experience combined with Board membership of PiPA Campaign will shape the future his thinking as he embarks on this exciting new chapter.