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REPLAY GUIDE Wait, I wanna see that again! We know how frustrating it can be to not be able to take part in a workshop or webinar live because the responisbilities of being a parent simply make it too difficult - there's so much to manage! ​ That's why, from the very beginning, we have recorded our Dance Mama Live content so you can engage with it when it suits you. Our podcast of stories exists for the same reason. Dance Mama Live - Season 1 20 hours of webinars and workshops from world-class experts and specialists, supported by Arts Council England, and in partnership with One Dance UK, Fabric (DanceXchange), Yorkshire Dance and Clearcut made in 2021/22. ​ Free and available for Bronze Members - simply sign up to our site to get access. What's in the collection? Search by topic Physiology activity approach art ballet contemporary dance creative tasks dance dance science gaming gender inclusion journalling kathak leadership midwifery movement direction musical theatre older adults panel discussion panto psychology public health race repertiore research salsa south asian dance sports science technique technique class theatre training webinar working conditions workshop Or use this list to see who contributed. ​ ​ To view ​ FREE simply sign up to our site to get access as a Bronze Member . Title Image Workshop or Webinar Long description Discussion panel - longevity in careers for parents in dance with Webinar Amanda Britton MA (CEO, Principal & Artistic Director, Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance), Kate Flatt OBE (Choreographer and Movement Director for Dance, Theatre & Opera, including the original production of Les Miserables) and Sharon Watson MBE (CEO & Principal, Northern School of Contemporary Dance) talk to Lucy McCrudden, Founder, Dance Mama, about their extensive experience as Dance Mamas with extensive and celebrated careers. This webinar is the final part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 5 December 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.rambertschool.org.uk www.nscd.ac.uk www.kateflatt.com TC Howard - dance theatre Workshop TC Howard leads a creative dance workshop based on her recent work with Yorkshire Dance, A Tree, A Tub and a Moment in Time, which toured to care homes. TC takes us through the tasks and gives insight into this transformative and thought-provoking work created for this very specific audience. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 31 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.yorkshiredance.com/news/a-tree-a-tub-regional-tour-of-care-homes/ www.yorkshiredance.com Discussion panel - research and parenting in dance Webinar Artistic Director & CEO of Vincent Dance Theatre, Charlotte Vincent, and Dance Manager and Researcher, Helen Laws, discuss with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, their original research from 2011 in the complexities and challenges in working in the dance sector as a parent. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 31 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.vincentdt.com Sonia Sabri - Kathak - classical South Asian Dance Workshop Sonia Sabri leads a creative dance workshop based on classical Kathak dance. Sonia leads the group some rudimentary Kathak vocabulary, before moving on to a choreographic task using traditional rhythm. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 November 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.ssco.org.uk Discussion panel - leadership and parenting in dance with Jessica Ward (Principal, Elmhurst Ballet School), Melanie Precious (CEO, Greenwich Dance) and Anna Enhold-Danailov (Join Founder/CEO, PiPA Campaign) Webinar Melanie Precious (CEO, Greenwich Dance), Jessica Ward (Prinicpal, Elmhurst Ballet School) and Anna Ehnold-Danailov (Co-Founder and Joint CEO, PIPA Campaign) talk to Lucy McCrudden, Founder, Dance Mama, about the challenges of working as parents in the dance sector, particularly in regard to childcare and flexible working patterns. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 November 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.greenwichdance.org.uk www.elmhurstballetschool.org www.pipacampaign.org Ingrid Mackinnon - movement direction Workshop Co-Founder of Black Artists In Dance (BAiD), Joyce Gyimah, leads this important discussion on motherhood experiences with Ingrid Mackinnon (Movement Director, Choreographer and Educator) and Lydia Tett Olet (Founder, Malaika Dance Unique and CEO of Kenya In The Park). This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 10 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.baidproject.com www.ingridmackinnon.com /www.facebook.com/malaikadanceunique Inclusivity Discussion Panel - race, parenting and dance - with Black Artists in Dance Founder, Joyce Gyimah, Lydia Tett Olet and Ingrid Mackinnon Webinar London based Movement Director, Choreographer, Teacher and Dancer, Ingrid Mackinnon, delivers a creative dance workshop based on characterisation. Starting with a improvisational warm-up, and character driven improvisation tasks, the workshop reflects Ingrid's preperation for choroegraphic professional panto, Little Red Riding Hood at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Autumn/Winter 2021 . This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 10 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.ingridmackinnon.com www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/red-riding-hood Miguel Altunaga - Salsa Workshop Renowned Dancer and Choreographer, Miguel Altunaga delivers a creative dance workshop. Starting with a improvisational warm-up, the workshop leads to a short repertoire excerpt from his his 2021 work, 'City of a Thousand Trades' created on Birmingham Royal Ballet for a programme of work Carlos Curates. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 12 Sept 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.miguelaltunaga.com Inclusivity Discussion Panel 1, gender, sexuality, equality, parenting and dance - Gen Say (Chair), Tom Hobden and KJ Mortimer Webinar Genevieve Say (Independent Artist, Performer & Choreographer) hosts this webinar panel discussion on gender, sexuality, equality, parenting and dance with KJ Mortimer (Dance Performer, Producer & Yoga Teacher) and Tom Hobden (Artistic Director, Unit). This webinar discussion is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 12 September 2021. Contains adult language and themes For more information visit: www.dancemama.org balletLORENT - repertoire Workshop Artistic Director, Live Lorent MBE and Artistic Associate, Debbi Purtill of BalletLORENT lead the participants of Dance Mama Live! (supported by Arts Council England) through a workshop based on their dance film 'She Weathers The Changes.' This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 July 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.balletlorent.com National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science - Erin Sanchez MSc and Prof Matt Wyon Webinar Erin Sanchez and Prof. Matthew Wyon talk to Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, about how the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science is supporting the dance sector - particularly in its moves towards better support for parents and carers. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 July 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.nidms.co.uk Aletta Collins MBE - creative dance tasks from the world of gaming Workshop Renowned Choreographer and Movement director of Dance, Opera and Musical Theatre, Aletta Collins, workshops a creative task based on current work she is delivering in the gaming world with Dance Mama Live! participants. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 27 June 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org Laura Godfrey-Isaacs - Maternal Journal Webinar Artist, Midwife and Birth Activist, Laura Godfrey-Isaacs talks with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden about one of her many fantastic projects, Maternal Journal and challenging cultural perceptions of birth and it’s depictions in art and society. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. Contains graphic images of birth that is not suitable for younger viewers This session was broadcast via Zoom on 27 June 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.maternaljournal.org Rosie Kay - contemporary dance theatre Workshop Renowned British Choreographer, Rosie Kay (Artistic Director of Rosie Kay Dance Company) delivers a creative dance workshop based on her 2021 work, 'Absoloute Solo II' . This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 23 May 2021. Contains adult language and themes For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.rosiekay.co.uk Active Pregnancy Foundation - CEOs Dr Marlize de Vivo & Sally Kettle Webinar Co-CEO and Founders of the Active Pregnancy Foundation, Sally Kettle and Dr Marlize De Vivo talk with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden about their work and how we can get involved. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 23 May 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.activepregnancyfoundation.org Gemma Nixon - Company Chameleon - contemporary technique class Workshop Terry Hyde MA MBACP, Psychotherapist/Counsellor and Founder of Counselling for Dancers discusses the psychological aspects of being a dancer and a parent with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 April 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.counsellingfordancers.com Terry Hyde - Counselling for Dancers Webinar Gemma Nixon, Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, Movement Director and Associate Artist with Company Chameleon teaches an explorative creative workshop based in contemporary dance specifically aimed at parents in the professional dance sector. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. For more information visit www.dancemama.org and www.companychameleon.com Dr Steve Ingham - Physio to Olympians Webinar Eminent physiologist, author, consultant and podcaster, Dr Steve Ingham, talks to participants of Arts Council Supported, Dance Mama Live! regarding his experience working with Olympic athletes during pregnancy and in the postnatal phase. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 March 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.supportingchampions.co.uk and check out/subscribe to the Supporting Champions YouTube channel. Etta Murfitt, Matthew Bournes New Adventures Workshop and webinar This replay captures the first taster session of Dance Mama Live! with Erin Sanchez (One Dance UK), Etta Murfitt (New Adventures) and Lucy McCrudden (Founder, Dance Mama). It gives a flavour of what's to come on this Arts Council England funded initiative. The programme opens on March 8 2021 - book your FREE place here: www.dancemama.org/dancemamalive Dance Mama Live! is a pioneering, online 10-month programme bespoke, 2-hour, online webinar and artistic workshop sessions, primarily for parents working in dance to develop their artistic practice, delivered with partners, One Dance UK, Sadler’s Wells, Yorkshire Dance, Clearcut and DanceXchange. Dance Mama Live - Season 2 ANOTHER 20 hours of webinars and workshops from world-class experts and specialists, supported by Arts Council England, and in partnership with 10 National Dance Organisations and Clearcut made in 2022/23. Available only for Silver Members - join our commmunity to get access and more benefits! GUIDE COMING SOON Classics Memoirs Historical Fiction Novels Mysteries Comedy ABOUT Dance Mama Live and Dance Mama Live: Back On The Road is a unique suite of specialist webinars and workshops with national dance organisations and world-class experts to help parents in dance keep moving their worlds. ​ ​ How it started Our Founder, Lucy , noticed that when she became a parent there was little-no provision for parents in dance to learn about, discuss, explore or be inspired by about being a parent in dance. A live, interactive element that could be accessible remotely and after the event was always an important feature to her when designing Dance Mama's suite of support, and she tested this idea successfully as a pilot with Sadler's Wells in 2019. This method removes some of the major barriers parents in dance face (childcare, transport, time flexibility and expertise) when wishing to access professional development. At the height of the Global Pandemic, Dance Mama (supported by Arts Council England) delivered its first 10-month season of online webinars and workshops with One Dance UK, Sadler's Wells, Yorkshire Dance and Clearcut. Lucy outlines this story and the success of the programme in her TEDx talk . Season 1 can be access for FREE when you subscribe as a Bronze level member. ​ How its going It returned for Season 2 in 2022/23 (supported again by Arts Council England). This time, 10 national dance organisations brought their own flavour to this incredible programme through the creative dance workshops and webinars from experts at the forefront of progress for parents who move from the arts, sport, medicine, psychology, advocacy and more to keep participants dance passion alive, their bodies moving and their careers on track. ​ National partners include; Sadler’s Wells (London), One Dance UK (National), Fabric (Birmingham and Nottingham), Dance City (Newcastle-Upon-Tyne), Company Chameleon (Manchester), Dance East (Ipswich), Swindon Dance, East London Dance and Cscape/Hall for Cornwall. ​ Now you can access these further 20-hours of our most recent sessions when you become a Silver Member + even more benefits! ​ ​ ​ JOIN Bronze Level Unlock 20 hours of webinars and workshops from Dance Mama Live Season 1 ​ ​ ​ Subscribe FREE to our site to access this content and keep in the loop with quarterly e-updates MORE INFO Read More Silver Level Join our inspiring and informed community of parent dance professionals, monthly live webinar, and access to all 40 hours of content +more benefits Join our Silver members to unlock FULL access to our suite of support, live and recorded. MORE INFO Read More Replay Guide - Dance Mama Live: Back On The Road (Season 2) COMING SOON STORIES TEAM JOIN

REPLAY GUIDE Wait, I wanna see that again! We know how frustrating it can be to not be able to take part in a workshop or webinar live because the responisbilities of being a parent simply make it too difficult - there's so much to manage! ​ That's why, from the very beginning, we have recorded our Dance Mama Live content so you can engage with it when it suits you. Our podcast of stories exists for the same reason. Dance Mama Live - Season 1 20 hours of webinars and workshops from world-class experts and specialists, supported by Arts Council England, and in partnership with One Dance UK, Fabric (DanceXchange), Yorkshire Dance and Clearcut made in 2021/22. ​ Free and available for Bronze Members - simply sign up to our site to get access. What's in the collection? Search by topic Physiology activity approach art ballet contemporary dance creative tasks dance dance science gaming gender inclusion journalling kathak leadership midwifery movement direction musical theatre older adults panel discussion panto psychology public health race repertiore research salsa south asian dance sports science technique technique class theatre training webinar working conditions workshop Or use this list to see who contributed. ​ ​ To view ​ FREE simply sign up to our site to get access as a Bronze Member . Title Image Workshop or Webinar Long description Discussion panel - longevity in careers for parents in dance with Webinar Amanda Britton MA (CEO, Principal & Artistic Director, Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance), Kate Flatt OBE (Choreographer and Movement Director for Dance, Theatre & Opera, including the original production of Les Miserables) and Sharon Watson MBE (CEO & Principal, Northern School of Contemporary Dance) talk to Lucy McCrudden, Founder, Dance Mama, about their extensive experience as Dance Mamas with extensive and celebrated careers. This webinar is the final part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 5 December 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.rambertschool.org.uk www.nscd.ac.uk www.kateflatt.com TC Howard - dance theatre Workshop TC Howard leads a creative dance workshop based on her recent work with Yorkshire Dance, A Tree, A Tub and a Moment in Time, which toured to care homes. TC takes us through the tasks and gives insight into this transformative and thought-provoking work created for this very specific audience. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 31 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.yorkshiredance.com/news/a-tree-a-tub-regional-tour-of-care-homes/ www.yorkshiredance.com Discussion panel - research and parenting in dance Webinar Artistic Director & CEO of Vincent Dance Theatre, Charlotte Vincent, and Dance Manager and Researcher, Helen Laws, discuss with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, their original research from 2011 in the complexities and challenges in working in the dance sector as a parent. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 31 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.vincentdt.com Sonia Sabri - Kathak - classical South Asian Dance Workshop Sonia Sabri leads a creative dance workshop based on classical Kathak dance. Sonia leads the group some rudimentary Kathak vocabulary, before moving on to a choreographic task using traditional rhythm. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 November 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.ssco.org.uk Discussion panel - leadership and parenting in dance with Jessica Ward (Principal, Elmhurst Ballet School), Melanie Precious (CEO, Greenwich Dance) and Anna Enhold-Danailov (Join Founder/CEO, PiPA Campaign) Webinar Melanie Precious (CEO, Greenwich Dance), Jessica Ward (Prinicpal, Elmhurst Ballet School) and Anna Ehnold-Danailov (Co-Founder and Joint CEO, PIPA Campaign) talk to Lucy McCrudden, Founder, Dance Mama, about the challenges of working as parents in the dance sector, particularly in regard to childcare and flexible working patterns. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 November 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.greenwichdance.org.uk www.elmhurstballetschool.org www.pipacampaign.org Ingrid Mackinnon - movement direction Workshop Co-Founder of Black Artists In Dance (BAiD), Joyce Gyimah, leads this important discussion on motherhood experiences with Ingrid Mackinnon (Movement Director, Choreographer and Educator) and Lydia Tett Olet (Founder, Malaika Dance Unique and CEO of Kenya In The Park). This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 10 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.baidproject.com www.ingridmackinnon.com /www.facebook.com/malaikadanceunique Inclusivity Discussion Panel - race, parenting and dance - with Black Artists in Dance Founder, Joyce Gyimah, Lydia Tett Olet and Ingrid Mackinnon Webinar London based Movement Director, Choreographer, Teacher and Dancer, Ingrid Mackinnon, delivers a creative dance workshop based on characterisation. Starting with a improvisational warm-up, and character driven improvisation tasks, the workshop reflects Ingrid's preperation for choroegraphic professional panto, Little Red Riding Hood at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Autumn/Winter 2021 . This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 10 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.ingridmackinnon.com www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/red-riding-hood Miguel Altunaga - Salsa Workshop Renowned Dancer and Choreographer, Miguel Altunaga delivers a creative dance workshop. Starting with a improvisational warm-up, the workshop leads to a short repertoire excerpt from his his 2021 work, 'City of a Thousand Trades' created on Birmingham Royal Ballet for a programme of work Carlos Curates. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 12 Sept 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.miguelaltunaga.com Inclusivity Discussion Panel 1, gender, sexuality, equality, parenting and dance - Gen Say (Chair), Tom Hobden and KJ Mortimer Webinar Genevieve Say (Independent Artist, Performer & Choreographer) hosts this webinar panel discussion on gender, sexuality, equality, parenting and dance with KJ Mortimer (Dance Performer, Producer & Yoga Teacher) and Tom Hobden (Artistic Director, Unit). This webinar discussion is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 12 September 2021. Contains adult language and themes For more information visit: www.dancemama.org balletLORENT - repertoire Workshop Artistic Director, Live Lorent MBE and Artistic Associate, Debbi Purtill of BalletLORENT lead the participants of Dance Mama Live! (supported by Arts Council England) through a workshop based on their dance film 'She Weathers The Changes.' This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 July 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.balletlorent.com National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science - Erin Sanchez MSc and Prof Matt Wyon Webinar Erin Sanchez and Prof. Matthew Wyon talk to Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, about how the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science is supporting the dance sector - particularly in its moves towards better support for parents and carers. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 July 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.nidms.co.uk Aletta Collins MBE - creative dance tasks from the world of gaming Workshop Renowned Choreographer and Movement director of Dance, Opera and Musical Theatre, Aletta Collins, workshops a creative task based on current work she is delivering in the gaming world with Dance Mama Live! participants. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 27 June 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org Laura Godfrey-Isaacs - Maternal Journal Webinar Artist, Midwife and Birth Activist, Laura Godfrey-Isaacs talks with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden about one of her many fantastic projects, Maternal Journal and challenging cultural perceptions of birth and it’s depictions in art and society. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. Contains graphic images of birth that is not suitable for younger viewers This session was broadcast via Zoom on 27 June 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.maternaljournal.org Rosie Kay - contemporary dance theatre Workshop Renowned British Choreographer, Rosie Kay (Artistic Director of Rosie Kay Dance Company) delivers a creative dance workshop based on her 2021 work, 'Absoloute Solo II' . This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 23 May 2021. Contains adult language and themes For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.rosiekay.co.uk Active Pregnancy Foundation - CEOs Dr Marlize de Vivo & Sally Kettle Webinar Co-CEO and Founders of the Active Pregnancy Foundation, Sally Kettle and Dr Marlize De Vivo talk with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden about their work and how we can get involved. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 23 May 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.activepregnancyfoundation.org Gemma Nixon - Company Chameleon - contemporary technique class Workshop Terry Hyde MA MBACP, Psychotherapist/Counsellor and Founder of Counselling for Dancers discusses the psychological aspects of being a dancer and a parent with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 April 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.counsellingfordancers.com Terry Hyde - Counselling for Dancers Webinar Gemma Nixon, Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, Movement Director and Associate Artist with Company Chameleon teaches an explorative creative workshop based in contemporary dance specifically aimed at parents in the professional dance sector. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. For more information visit www.dancemama.org and www.companychameleon.com Dr Steve Ingham - Physio to Olympians Webinar Eminent physiologist, author, consultant and podcaster, Dr Steve Ingham, talks to participants of Arts Council Supported, Dance Mama Live! regarding his experience working with Olympic athletes during pregnancy and in the postnatal phase. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 March 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.supportingchampions.co.uk and check out/subscribe to the Supporting Champions YouTube channel. Etta Murfitt, Matthew Bournes New Adventures Workshop and webinar This replay captures the first taster session of Dance Mama Live! with Erin Sanchez (One Dance UK), Etta Murfitt (New Adventures) and Lucy McCrudden (Founder, Dance Mama). It gives a flavour of what's to come on this Arts Council England funded initiative. The programme opens on March 8 2021 - book your FREE place here: www.dancemama.org/dancemamalive Dance Mama Live! is a pioneering, online 10-month programme bespoke, 2-hour, online webinar and artistic workshop sessions, primarily for parents working in dance to develop their artistic practice, delivered with partners, One Dance UK, Sadler’s Wells, Yorkshire Dance, Clearcut and DanceXchange. Dance Mama Live - Season 2 ANOTHER 20 hours of webinars and workshops from world-class experts and specialists, supported by Arts Council England, and in partnership with 10 National Dance Organisations and Clearcut made in 2022/23. Available only for Silver Members - join our commmunity to get access and more benefits! GUIDE COMING SOON Classics Memoirs Historical Fiction Novels Mysteries Comedy ABOUT Dance Mama Live and Dance Mama Live: Back On The Road is a unique suite of specialist webinars and workshops with national dance organisations and world-class experts to help parents in dance keep moving their worlds. ​ ​ How it started Our Founder, Lucy , noticed that when she became a parent there was little-no provision for parents in dance to learn about, discuss, explore or be inspired by about being a parent in dance. A live, interactive element that could be accessible remotely and after the event was always an important feature to her when designing Dance Mama's suite of support, and she tested this idea successfully as a pilot with Sadler's Wells in 2019. This method removes some of the major barriers parents in dance face (childcare, transport, time flexibility and expertise) when wishing to access professional development. At the height of the Global Pandemic, Dance Mama (supported by Arts Council England) delivered its first 10-month season of online webinars and workshops with One Dance UK, Sadler's Wells, Yorkshire Dance and Clearcut. Lucy outlines this story and the success of the programme in her TEDx talk . Season 1 can be access for FREE when you subscribe as a Bronze level member. ​ How its going It returned for Season 2 in 2022/23 (supported again by Arts Council England). This time, 10 national dance organisations brought their own flavour to this incredible programme through the creative dance workshops and webinars from experts at the forefront of progress for parents who move from the arts, sport, medicine, psychology, advocacy and more to keep participants dance passion alive, their bodies moving and their careers on track. ​ National partners include; Sadler’s Wells (London), One Dance UK (National), Fabric (Birmingham and Nottingham), Dance City (Newcastle-Upon-Tyne), Company Chameleon (Manchester), Dance East (Ipswich), Swindon Dance, East London Dance and Cscape/Hall for Cornwall. ​ Now you can access these further 20-hours of our most recent sessions when you become a Silver Member + even more benefits! ​ ​ ​ JOIN Bronze Level Unlock 20 hours of webinars and workshops from Dance Mama Live Season 1 ​ ​ ​ Subscribe FREE to our site to access this content and keep in the loop with quarterly e-updates MORE INFO Read More Silver Level Join our inspiring and informed community of parent dance professionals, monthly live webinar, and access to all 40 hours of content +more benefits Join our Silver members to unlock FULL access to our suite of support, live and recorded. MORE INFO Read More Replay Guide - Dance Mama Live: Back On The Road (Season 2) COMING SOON STORIES TEAM JOIN

REPLAY GUIDE Wait, I wanna see that again! We know how frustrating it can be to not be able to take part in a workshop or webinar live because the responisbilities of being a parent simply make it too difficult - there's so much to manage! ​ That's why, from the very beginning, we have recorded our Dance Mama Live content so you can engage with it when it suits you. Our podcast of stories exists for the same reason. Dance Mama Live - Season 1 20 hours of webinars and workshops from world-class experts and specialists, supported by Arts Council England, and in partnership with One Dance UK, Fabric (DanceXchange), Yorkshire Dance and Clearcut made in 2021/22. ​ Free and available for Bronze Members - simply sign up to our site to get access. What's in the collection? Search by topic Physiology activity approach art ballet contemporary dance creative tasks dance dance science gaming gender inclusion journalling kathak leadership midwifery movement direction musical theatre older adults panel discussion panto psychology public health race repertiore research salsa south asian dance sports science technique technique class theatre training webinar working conditions workshop Or use this list to see who contributed. ​ ​ To view ​ FREE simply sign up to our site to get access as a Bronze Member . Title Image Workshop or Webinar Long description Discussion panel - longevity in careers for parents in dance with Webinar Amanda Britton MA (CEO, Principal & Artistic Director, Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance), Kate Flatt OBE (Choreographer and Movement Director for Dance, Theatre & Opera, including the original production of Les Miserables) and Sharon Watson MBE (CEO & Principal, Northern School of Contemporary Dance) talk to Lucy McCrudden, Founder, Dance Mama, about their extensive experience as Dance Mamas with extensive and celebrated careers. This webinar is the final part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 5 December 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.rambertschool.org.uk www.nscd.ac.uk www.kateflatt.com TC Howard - dance theatre Workshop TC Howard leads a creative dance workshop based on her recent work with Yorkshire Dance, A Tree, A Tub and a Moment in Time, which toured to care homes. TC takes us through the tasks and gives insight into this transformative and thought-provoking work created for this very specific audience. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 31 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.yorkshiredance.com/news/a-tree-a-tub-regional-tour-of-care-homes/ www.yorkshiredance.com Discussion panel - research and parenting in dance Webinar Artistic Director & CEO of Vincent Dance Theatre, Charlotte Vincent, and Dance Manager and Researcher, Helen Laws, discuss with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, their original research from 2011 in the complexities and challenges in working in the dance sector as a parent. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 31 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.vincentdt.com Sonia Sabri - Kathak - classical South Asian Dance Workshop Sonia Sabri leads a creative dance workshop based on classical Kathak dance. Sonia leads the group some rudimentary Kathak vocabulary, before moving on to a choreographic task using traditional rhythm. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 November 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.ssco.org.uk Discussion panel - leadership and parenting in dance with Jessica Ward (Principal, Elmhurst Ballet School), Melanie Precious (CEO, Greenwich Dance) and Anna Enhold-Danailov (Join Founder/CEO, PiPA Campaign) Webinar Melanie Precious (CEO, Greenwich Dance), Jessica Ward (Prinicpal, Elmhurst Ballet School) and Anna Ehnold-Danailov (Co-Founder and Joint CEO, PIPA Campaign) talk to Lucy McCrudden, Founder, Dance Mama, about the challenges of working as parents in the dance sector, particularly in regard to childcare and flexible working patterns. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 November 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.greenwichdance.org.uk www.elmhurstballetschool.org www.pipacampaign.org Ingrid Mackinnon - movement direction Workshop Co-Founder of Black Artists In Dance (BAiD), Joyce Gyimah, leads this important discussion on motherhood experiences with Ingrid Mackinnon (Movement Director, Choreographer and Educator) and Lydia Tett Olet (Founder, Malaika Dance Unique and CEO of Kenya In The Park). This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 10 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.baidproject.com www.ingridmackinnon.com /www.facebook.com/malaikadanceunique Inclusivity Discussion Panel - race, parenting and dance - with Black Artists in Dance Founder, Joyce Gyimah, Lydia Tett Olet and Ingrid Mackinnon Webinar London based Movement Director, Choreographer, Teacher and Dancer, Ingrid Mackinnon, delivers a creative dance workshop based on characterisation. Starting with a improvisational warm-up, and character driven improvisation tasks, the workshop reflects Ingrid's preperation for choroegraphic professional panto, Little Red Riding Hood at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Autumn/Winter 2021 . This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 10 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.ingridmackinnon.com www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/red-riding-hood Miguel Altunaga - Salsa Workshop Renowned Dancer and Choreographer, Miguel Altunaga delivers a creative dance workshop. Starting with a improvisational warm-up, the workshop leads to a short repertoire excerpt from his his 2021 work, 'City of a Thousand Trades' created on Birmingham Royal Ballet for a programme of work Carlos Curates. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 12 Sept 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.miguelaltunaga.com Inclusivity Discussion Panel 1, gender, sexuality, equality, parenting and dance - Gen Say (Chair), Tom Hobden and KJ Mortimer Webinar Genevieve Say (Independent Artist, Performer & Choreographer) hosts this webinar panel discussion on gender, sexuality, equality, parenting and dance with KJ Mortimer (Dance Performer, Producer & Yoga Teacher) and Tom Hobden (Artistic Director, Unit). This webinar discussion is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 12 September 2021. Contains adult language and themes For more information visit: www.dancemama.org balletLORENT - repertoire Workshop Artistic Director, Live Lorent MBE and Artistic Associate, Debbi Purtill of BalletLORENT lead the participants of Dance Mama Live! (supported by Arts Council England) through a workshop based on their dance film 'She Weathers The Changes.' This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 July 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.balletlorent.com National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science - Erin Sanchez MSc and Prof Matt Wyon Webinar Erin Sanchez and Prof. Matthew Wyon talk to Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, about how the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science is supporting the dance sector - particularly in its moves towards better support for parents and carers. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 July 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.nidms.co.uk Aletta Collins MBE - creative dance tasks from the world of gaming Workshop Renowned Choreographer and Movement director of Dance, Opera and Musical Theatre, Aletta Collins, workshops a creative task based on current work she is delivering in the gaming world with Dance Mama Live! participants. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 27 June 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org Laura Godfrey-Isaacs - Maternal Journal Webinar Artist, Midwife and Birth Activist, Laura Godfrey-Isaacs talks with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden about one of her many fantastic projects, Maternal Journal and challenging cultural perceptions of birth and it’s depictions in art and society. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. Contains graphic images of birth that is not suitable for younger viewers This session was broadcast via Zoom on 27 June 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.maternaljournal.org Rosie Kay - contemporary dance theatre Workshop Renowned British Choreographer, Rosie Kay (Artistic Director of Rosie Kay Dance Company) delivers a creative dance workshop based on her 2021 work, 'Absoloute Solo II' . This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 23 May 2021. Contains adult language and themes For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.rosiekay.co.uk Active Pregnancy Foundation - CEOs Dr Marlize de Vivo & Sally Kettle Webinar Co-CEO and Founders of the Active Pregnancy Foundation, Sally Kettle and Dr Marlize De Vivo talk with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden about their work and how we can get involved. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 23 May 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.activepregnancyfoundation.org Gemma Nixon - Company Chameleon - contemporary technique class Workshop Terry Hyde MA MBACP, Psychotherapist/Counsellor and Founder of Counselling for Dancers discusses the psychological aspects of being a dancer and a parent with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 April 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.counsellingfordancers.com Terry Hyde - Counselling for Dancers Webinar Gemma Nixon, Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, Movement Director and Associate Artist with Company Chameleon teaches an explorative creative workshop based in contemporary dance specifically aimed at parents in the professional dance sector. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. For more information visit www.dancemama.org and www.companychameleon.com Dr Steve Ingham - Physio to Olympians Webinar Eminent physiologist, author, consultant and podcaster, Dr Steve Ingham, talks to participants of Arts Council Supported, Dance Mama Live! regarding his experience working with Olympic athletes during pregnancy and in the postnatal phase. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 March 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.supportingchampions.co.uk and check out/subscribe to the Supporting Champions YouTube channel. Etta Murfitt, Matthew Bournes New Adventures Workshop and webinar This replay captures the first taster session of Dance Mama Live! with Erin Sanchez (One Dance UK), Etta Murfitt (New Adventures) and Lucy McCrudden (Founder, Dance Mama). It gives a flavour of what's to come on this Arts Council England funded initiative. The programme opens on March 8 2021 - book your FREE place here: www.dancemama.org/dancemamalive Dance Mama Live! is a pioneering, online 10-month programme bespoke, 2-hour, online webinar and artistic workshop sessions, primarily for parents working in dance to develop their artistic practice, delivered with partners, One Dance UK, Sadler’s Wells, Yorkshire Dance, Clearcut and DanceXchange. Dance Mama Live - Season 2 ANOTHER 20 hours of webinars and workshops from world-class experts and specialists, supported by Arts Council England, and in partnership with 10 National Dance Organisations and Clearcut made in 2022/23. Available only for Silver Members - join our commmunity to get access and more benefits! GUIDE COMING SOON Classics Memoirs Historical Fiction Novels Mysteries Comedy ABOUT Dance Mama Live and Dance Mama Live: Back On The Road is a unique suite of specialist webinars and workshops with national dance organisations and world-class experts to help parents in dance keep moving their worlds. ​ ​ How it started Our Founder, Lucy , noticed that when she became a parent there was little-no provision for parents in dance to learn about, discuss, explore or be inspired by about being a parent in dance. A live, interactive element that could be accessible remotely and after the event was always an important feature to her when designing Dance Mama's suite of support, and she tested this idea successfully as a pilot with Sadler's Wells in 2019. This method removes some of the major barriers parents in dance face (childcare, transport, time flexibility and expertise) when wishing to access professional development. At the height of the Global Pandemic, Dance Mama (supported by Arts Council England) delivered its first 10-month season of online webinars and workshops with One Dance UK, Sadler's Wells, Yorkshire Dance and Clearcut. Lucy outlines this story and the success of the programme in her TEDx talk . Season 1 can be access for FREE when you subscribe as a Bronze level member. ​ How its going It returned for Season 2 in 2022/23 (supported again by Arts Council England). This time, 10 national dance organisations brought their own flavour to this incredible programme through the creative dance workshops and webinars from experts at the forefront of progress for parents who move from the arts, sport, medicine, psychology, advocacy and more to keep participants dance passion alive, their bodies moving and their careers on track. ​ National partners include; Sadler’s Wells (London), One Dance UK (National), Fabric (Birmingham and Nottingham), Dance City (Newcastle-Upon-Tyne), Company Chameleon (Manchester), Dance East (Ipswich), Swindon Dance, East London Dance and Cscape/Hall for Cornwall. ​ Now you can access these further 20-hours of our most recent sessions when you become a Silver Member + even more benefits! ​ ​ ​ JOIN Bronze Level Unlock 20 hours of webinars and workshops from Dance Mama Live Season 1 ​ ​ ​ Subscribe FREE to our site to access this content and keep in the loop with quarterly e-updates MORE INFO Read More Silver Level Join our inspiring and informed community of parent dance professionals, monthly live webinar, and access to all 40 hours of content +more benefits Join our Silver members to unlock FULL access to our suite of support, live and recorded. 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REPLAY GUIDE Wait, I wanna see that again! We know how frustrating it can be to not be able to take part in a workshop or webinar live because the responisbilities of being a parent simply make it too difficult - there's so much to manage! ​ That's why, from the very beginning, we have recorded our Dance Mama Live content so you can engage with it when it suits you. Our podcast of stories exists for the same reason. Dance Mama Live - Season 1 20 hours of webinars and workshops from world-class experts and specialists, supported by Arts Council England, and in partnership with One Dance UK, Fabric (DanceXchange), Yorkshire Dance and Clearcut made in 2021/22. ​ Free and available for Bronze Members - simply sign up to our site to get access. What's in the collection? Search by topic Physiology activity approach art ballet contemporary dance creative tasks dance dance science gaming gender inclusion journalling kathak leadership midwifery movement direction musical theatre older adults panel discussion panto psychology public health race repertiore research salsa south asian dance sports science technique technique class theatre training webinar working conditions workshop Or use this list to see who contributed. ​ ​ To view ​ FREE simply sign up to our site to get access as a Bronze Member . Title Image Workshop or Webinar Long description Discussion panel - longevity in careers for parents in dance with Webinar Amanda Britton MA (CEO, Principal & Artistic Director, Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance), Kate Flatt OBE (Choreographer and Movement Director for Dance, Theatre & Opera, including the original production of Les Miserables) and Sharon Watson MBE (CEO & Principal, Northern School of Contemporary Dance) talk to Lucy McCrudden, Founder, Dance Mama, about their extensive experience as Dance Mamas with extensive and celebrated careers. This webinar is the final part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 5 December 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.rambertschool.org.uk www.nscd.ac.uk www.kateflatt.com TC Howard - dance theatre Workshop TC Howard leads a creative dance workshop based on her recent work with Yorkshire Dance, A Tree, A Tub and a Moment in Time, which toured to care homes. TC takes us through the tasks and gives insight into this transformative and thought-provoking work created for this very specific audience. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 31 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.yorkshiredance.com/news/a-tree-a-tub-regional-tour-of-care-homes/ www.yorkshiredance.com Discussion panel - research and parenting in dance Webinar Artistic Director & CEO of Vincent Dance Theatre, Charlotte Vincent, and Dance Manager and Researcher, Helen Laws, discuss with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, their original research from 2011 in the complexities and challenges in working in the dance sector as a parent. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 31 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.vincentdt.com Sonia Sabri - Kathak - classical South Asian Dance Workshop Sonia Sabri leads a creative dance workshop based on classical Kathak dance. Sonia leads the group some rudimentary Kathak vocabulary, before moving on to a choreographic task using traditional rhythm. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 November 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.ssco.org.uk Discussion panel - leadership and parenting in dance with Jessica Ward (Principal, Elmhurst Ballet School), Melanie Precious (CEO, Greenwich Dance) and Anna Enhold-Danailov (Join Founder/CEO, PiPA Campaign) Webinar Melanie Precious (CEO, Greenwich Dance), Jessica Ward (Prinicpal, Elmhurst Ballet School) and Anna Ehnold-Danailov (Co-Founder and Joint CEO, PIPA Campaign) talk to Lucy McCrudden, Founder, Dance Mama, about the challenges of working as parents in the dance sector, particularly in regard to childcare and flexible working patterns. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 November 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.greenwichdance.org.uk www.elmhurstballetschool.org www.pipacampaign.org Ingrid Mackinnon - movement direction Workshop Co-Founder of Black Artists In Dance (BAiD), Joyce Gyimah, leads this important discussion on motherhood experiences with Ingrid Mackinnon (Movement Director, Choreographer and Educator) and Lydia Tett Olet (Founder, Malaika Dance Unique and CEO of Kenya In The Park). This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 10 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.baidproject.com www.ingridmackinnon.com /www.facebook.com/malaikadanceunique Inclusivity Discussion Panel - race, parenting and dance - with Black Artists in Dance Founder, Joyce Gyimah, Lydia Tett Olet and Ingrid Mackinnon Webinar London based Movement Director, Choreographer, Teacher and Dancer, Ingrid Mackinnon, delivers a creative dance workshop based on characterisation. Starting with a improvisational warm-up, and character driven improvisation tasks, the workshop reflects Ingrid's preperation for choroegraphic professional panto, Little Red Riding Hood at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Autumn/Winter 2021 . This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 10 October 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org www.ingridmackinnon.com www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/red-riding-hood Miguel Altunaga - Salsa Workshop Renowned Dancer and Choreographer, Miguel Altunaga delivers a creative dance workshop. Starting with a improvisational warm-up, the workshop leads to a short repertoire excerpt from his his 2021 work, 'City of a Thousand Trades' created on Birmingham Royal Ballet for a programme of work Carlos Curates. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 12 Sept 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.miguelaltunaga.com Inclusivity Discussion Panel 1, gender, sexuality, equality, parenting and dance - Gen Say (Chair), Tom Hobden and KJ Mortimer Webinar Genevieve Say (Independent Artist, Performer & Choreographer) hosts this webinar panel discussion on gender, sexuality, equality, parenting and dance with KJ Mortimer (Dance Performer, Producer & Yoga Teacher) and Tom Hobden (Artistic Director, Unit). This webinar discussion is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 12 September 2021. Contains adult language and themes For more information visit: www.dancemama.org balletLORENT - repertoire Workshop Artistic Director, Live Lorent MBE and Artistic Associate, Debbi Purtill of BalletLORENT lead the participants of Dance Mama Live! (supported by Arts Council England) through a workshop based on their dance film 'She Weathers The Changes.' This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 July 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.balletlorent.com National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science - Erin Sanchez MSc and Prof Matt Wyon Webinar Erin Sanchez and Prof. Matthew Wyon talk to Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, about how the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science is supporting the dance sector - particularly in its moves towards better support for parents and carers. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 July 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.nidms.co.uk Aletta Collins MBE - creative dance tasks from the world of gaming Workshop Renowned Choreographer and Movement director of Dance, Opera and Musical Theatre, Aletta Collins, workshops a creative task based on current work she is delivering in the gaming world with Dance Mama Live! participants. This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 27 June 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org Laura Godfrey-Isaacs - Maternal Journal Webinar Artist, Midwife and Birth Activist, Laura Godfrey-Isaacs talks with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden about one of her many fantastic projects, Maternal Journal and challenging cultural perceptions of birth and it’s depictions in art and society. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. Contains graphic images of birth that is not suitable for younger viewers This session was broadcast via Zoom on 27 June 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.maternaljournal.org Rosie Kay - contemporary dance theatre Workshop Renowned British Choreographer, Rosie Kay (Artistic Director of Rosie Kay Dance Company) delivers a creative dance workshop based on her 2021 work, 'Absoloute Solo II' . This workshop is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 23 May 2021. Contains adult language and themes For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.rosiekay.co.uk Active Pregnancy Foundation - CEOs Dr Marlize de Vivo & Sally Kettle Webinar Co-CEO and Founders of the Active Pregnancy Foundation, Sally Kettle and Dr Marlize De Vivo talk with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden about their work and how we can get involved. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 23 May 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.activepregnancyfoundation.org Gemma Nixon - Company Chameleon - contemporary technique class Workshop Terry Hyde MA MBACP, Psychotherapist/Counsellor and Founder of Counselling for Dancers discusses the psychological aspects of being a dancer and a parent with Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 25 April 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.counsellingfordancers.com Terry Hyde - Counselling for Dancers Webinar Gemma Nixon, Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, Movement Director and Associate Artist with Company Chameleon teaches an explorative creative workshop based in contemporary dance specifically aimed at parents in the professional dance sector. This webinar is part of a monthly series of talks and workshops for participants on Dance Mama’s flagship online professional development programme, Dance Mama Live! supported by Arts Council England. For more information visit www.dancemama.org and www.companychameleon.com Dr Steve Ingham - Physio to Olympians Webinar Eminent physiologist, author, consultant and podcaster, Dr Steve Ingham, talks to participants of Arts Council Supported, Dance Mama Live! regarding his experience working with Olympic athletes during pregnancy and in the postnatal phase. This session was broadcast via Zoom on 28 March 2021. For more information visit: www.dancemama.org and www.supportingchampions.co.uk and check out/subscribe to the Supporting Champions YouTube channel. Etta Murfitt, Matthew Bournes New Adventures Workshop and webinar This replay captures the first taster session of Dance Mama Live! with Erin Sanchez (One Dance UK), Etta Murfitt (New Adventures) and Lucy McCrudden (Founder, Dance Mama). It gives a flavour of what's to come on this Arts Council England funded initiative. The programme opens on March 8 2021 - book your FREE place here: www.dancemama.org/dancemamalive Dance Mama Live! is a pioneering, online 10-month programme bespoke, 2-hour, online webinar and artistic workshop sessions, primarily for parents working in dance to develop their artistic practice, delivered with partners, One Dance UK, Sadler’s Wells, Yorkshire Dance, Clearcut and DanceXchange. Dance Mama Live - Season 2 ANOTHER 20 hours of webinars and workshops from world-class experts and specialists, supported by Arts Council England, and in partnership with 10 National Dance Organisations and Clearcut made in 2022/23. Available only for Silver Members - join our commmunity to get access and more benefits! GUIDE COMING SOON Classics Memoirs Historical Fiction Novels Mysteries Comedy ABOUT Dance Mama Live and Dance Mama Live: Back On The Road is a unique suite of specialist webinars and workshops with national dance organisations and world-class experts to help parents in dance keep moving their worlds. ​ ​ How it started Our Founder, Lucy , noticed that when she became a parent there was little-no provision for parents in dance to learn about, discuss, explore or be inspired by about being a parent in dance. A live, interactive element that could be accessible remotely and after the event was always an important feature to her when designing Dance Mama's suite of support, and she tested this idea successfully as a pilot with Sadler's Wells in 2019. This method removes some of the major barriers parents in dance face (childcare, transport, time flexibility and expertise) when wishing to access professional development. At the height of the Global Pandemic, Dance Mama (supported by Arts Council England) delivered its first 10-month season of online webinars and workshops with One Dance UK, Sadler's Wells, Yorkshire Dance and Clearcut. Lucy outlines this story and the success of the programme in her TEDx talk . Season 1 can be access for FREE when you subscribe as a Bronze level member. ​ How its going It returned for Season 2 in 2022/23 (supported again by Arts Council England). This time, 10 national dance organisations brought their own flavour to this incredible programme through the creative dance workshops and webinars from experts at the forefront of progress for parents who move from the arts, sport, medicine, psychology, advocacy and more to keep participants dance passion alive, their bodies moving and their careers on track. ​ National partners include; Sadler’s Wells (London), One Dance UK (National), Fabric (Birmingham and Nottingham), Dance City (Newcastle-Upon-Tyne), Company Chameleon (Manchester), Dance East (Ipswich), Swindon Dance, East London Dance and Cscape/Hall for Cornwall. ​ Now you can access these further 20-hours of our most recent sessions when you become a Silver Member + even more benefits! ​ ​ ​ JOIN Bronze Level Unlock 20 hours of webinars and workshops from Dance Mama Live Season 1 ​ ​ ​ Subscribe FREE to our site to access this content and keep in the loop with quarterly e-updates MORE INFO Read More Silver Level Join our inspiring and informed community of parent dance professionals, monthly live webinar, and access to all 40 hours of content +more benefits Join our Silver members to unlock FULL access to our suite of support, live and recorded. 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< Back PROF. ALI DUFFY​ Mother of one. Associate Professor of Dance, Texas Tech University, Artistic Director, Flatlands Dance Theatre and Author What is the most challenging aspect of working in dance and being a parent for you? The most challenging aspect for me has been learning to say no to some professional opportunities in order to prioritize the needs of my family. Because I chose to have a baby at an older age than many other women (my son was born when I was 37), my career was already well-established when I decided to get pregnant. At that time, in my professional roles, I prided myself on being the colleague who could always be counted on to commit to new projects, take on additional responsibilities, and produce successful results quickly. As any first-time mother knows, after the baby is born, everything changes. Your time is no longer your own, your schedule belongs to your baby. This is as it should be, but no one warned me about how significant a change this would be, so I struggled in that first year as a mother to acknowledge and accept my new life and to negotiate the various roles I play in it. Even now, having been a mother and a working person for three years, I have to force myself to say no to opportunities that would take me away from my family for an extended period of time because I know my son needs my presence and I want to be there with him and my husband. I am fortunate to be able to work in positions that do not necessitate much travel, however, I love to travel and have new experiences, so it is difficult for me to turn down exciting possibilities. Nevertheless, these sacrifices are completely worth every twinge of longing or discomfort; I know my child will only be young once and I don’t want to miss the chance to be the best mother I can be to him. What support did you feel you had from work when you were pregnant? Fortunately, I had a very easy pregnancy, so I really didn’t feel I needed much support. I kept dancing throughout my pregnancy and was even working out on the day I went into labor. It was extremely helpful to have colleagues who had recently experienced pregnancy and early motherhood. Not only did they provide helpful advice about pregnancy and motherhood, they also served in an advocacy capacity for me to colleagues who were less open to hearing and supporting the needs of pregnant women and mothers. It was the postnatal period during which I felt support was most lacking. Aside from FMLA policies, the US doesn’t support pregnant women and new parents in the way it should, nor do most US companies. I did not have the benefit of a maternity or parental leave and went straight back to working within two weeks of birth. My supervisor informally offered to let me teach in a distance capacity, which helped me be able to stay home with my newborn, but other challenges emerged later as a result of this informal assignment. My institution has since improved and clarified some formal policies, but I don’t feel they yet offer adequate support of new parents. Was there anything that may not have been in place that you felt could have been useful? Yes. Any parental leave would have been better than none. FMLA is available to full-time workers in some US companies and was available to me at the time, but it is an unpaid leave, so I could not afford to take it. Also, it would be helpful to ensure operational policies reflect the needs of dancing pregnant women and mothers specifically because our work is physical. Access to childcare for working parents is absolutely essential and this needs to be made an urgent priority in US companies and government. Finally, providing education to supervisors and senior colleagues about the needs of pregnant women and parents in the workplace would, I think, go far in starting to shift cultural biases, prejudice, and marginalisation. Finally, funding sources specifically for mothers in dance would provide wonderful and needed support. Do you think being a dancer/ working in the dance industry made you think differently about your pregnancy/recovery? Yes. Because we dancers are trained to be in tune with (seemingly) the most miniscule shifts of our physical, mental, and emotional states, I think our sensorial capabilities are heightened. I was hyper-aware of the bodily changes that occurred throughout my pregnancy and as I recovered from a pretty brutal delivery. Almost four years later, I still negotiate changes in my pelvis and lower back that I attribute to pregnancy and delivery. At the same time, I was pleasantly surprised by how malleable my body was throughout pregnancy and how powerful I felt during that time. It was the recovery period that made me feel less capable as a dancer for about six months postnatal. From your experience, what advice would you give to an expectant parent regarding leave? Take leave. And don’t assume anything, document everything. Don’t be afraid to advocate for what you and your baby need and enlist the help of others who have gone before you to add emphasis to your needs. You only get one chance to bond with your baby, so a few uncomfortable conversations to get what you need, I think, are worth your trouble. Some mothers want to return to work immediately as I did, and that should be a respected, completely personal choice, too. In this case, again, make sure whatever you arrange with your employer is documented so you’re all on the same page about expectations of each other. ​ If you were expected to dance postnatal (either by yourself or your employer) how did you approach your recovery? I wanted to dance ASAP, but had some stitches due to tearing, so waited until about six weeks postnatal. I started slowly with one weekly rehearsal and some low-impact cardio and gradually increased intensity and length to a regular class and rehearsal schedule by about 5 months postnatal. My body didn’t feel bad, but I lost A LOT of strength in my pelvis and abductors in particular, and I had weird issues with my neck and shoulders because of improper babywearing and poor alignment and posture during breastfeeding. Also, my lower back has never felt the same again – more tightness and pain since giving birth that I will probably need to rehabilitate professionally. What changed most for you on your return to work? In addition to the bodily changes I mentioned above, the major change was in my personal approach to my work. I love my work more than ever because it is such an important part of my identity and I find it so rewarding. However, I have become quite good at setting boundaries on my availability and do not feel the slightest guilt about it. I realised I had not been living a balanced life prior to giving birth, but now, I feel I am being proactive about integrating my work and personal life. ​ Does parenting help you in your work? Absolutely. Parenting has helped me better relate to my students and to sense how their development as young adults on their own for the first time is an important consideration in my teaching and mentorship of them. I am more forgiving of colleagues who disappoint me and am more willing to provide flexibility to the dancers in my company, the students I teach, and my colleagues. Also, I no longer keep quiet when I perceive something to be unjust and I attribute this to my commitments to my son which include using my privilege and power for the benefit of others who have less of it, and doing the right thing because it is the right thing. Finally, parenting has helped me manage my time in a way I never thought possible. Professionally, I have been more productive as a parent than I was before having my son. I no longer waste a moment of my time because I no longer have the time to waste! Does dance help you in your parenting? Definitely! A career in dance has consistently taught me to hustle, in all the best ways: dance taught me how to work hard in the face of exhaustion, how to be organized and efficient, how to cultivate community, and how to prioritize self-care and health. All of these traits have helped me in my parenting. I also believe that because I have prioritized healthy diet and exercise in my dance career, I was better enabled to have a successful pregnancy in my late 30s and keep up with an active little one in my 40s. ​ Do you know of any resources that already exist for parents who work in dance? Sadly, no, I am not aware of many resources specifically geared to dancers. This gap in literature and resources is one of the main reasons I decided to write a book about mothers working in dance. Dancing Motherhood will be published in Routledge’s book series on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. I find my colleagues across the country to be my best resource throughout my pregnancy and during this motherhood journey. Additionally, I loved reading other women’s birth stories in books and hearing their stories in The Birth Hour podcast. I also recommend podcasts specifically geared to working mothers such as The Double Shift. Anything else you think would be worth raising? No, but thank you very much for including me on your fantastic site and thank you for the work you are doing for working parents in dance! ​ More about Ali Ali Duffy is a President’s Excellence in Teaching Professor, Associate Professor and Graduate Advisor of Dance at Texas Tech University. She is the founding Artistic Director of Flatlands Dance Theatre. Her first book, Careers in Dance: Practical and Strategic Guidance from the Field, was recently released by Human Kinetics. Her new book, Dancing Motherhood, is in progress and under contract with Routledge. She serves on the Cultivating Leadership Committee of the NDEO. She holds a PhD from Texas Woman’s University, an MFA from UNC Greensboro, and a BA from UNC Charlotte. info@mysite.com 123-456-7890

< Back TOM HOBDEN​ 'Define your role as you become a parent.' Father of three (1 son and 2 adult step-children). Artistic Director of UNIT, choreographer, educator TW: @Tom_Hobden IG: @Tommy_hobden [object Object] 2020

< Back FEDERICO BONELLI '...it's a wonderful thing to be a parent...' Artistic Director, Northern Ballet​ [object Object] https://youtu.be/rTr1OilrBLI Father's Day 2022

< Back PHIL HULFORD​ 'The more you can work on yourself, focussing on your strengths and becoming hyper aware of both your mindset and the words you use has a GIANT impact on the way children grow.' Father of two. Freelance performer, teacher and influencer. Phil spent a decade on the road as a performer in Hofesh Schecter Company YouTube: Phil Hulford IG: @phil_Hulford [object Object] 2020

< Back WAYNE SABLES 'What would be really useful is a paternity package for freelance dance artists, in fact for freelance contractors, artists, builders to enable us to not feel the pressure to go back to work sooner to earn money.' Father. Filmmaker, Projection Mapper, Digital Artist, Wayne Sables Project/Fybr TW: @waynesables IG: @waynesables ​ [object Object] http://www.weareunit.co.uk 2021

< Back TERRY HYDE​ 'Get all the help that is offered and if it isn't offered, ask for it.' Father of six. Phsycotherapist and founder of Counselling for Dancers. TW: @counsellingdance IG: @counsellingfordancers [object Object] http://www.counsellingfordancers.com, 2019

< Back STEVEN McRAE '...be confident in yourself ...' ​ Father of three. Principal, The Royal Ballet Lucy had the privilege of talking to #dancepapa, Steven McRae about being part of a dancing dynasty with wife who is also a Soloist for the Company, Elizabeth Harrod (part of our articles hub), working for The Royal Ballet who have a family of 3 children. [object Object] https://youtu.be/GZ-lq1FtNWY 2020