Moving On
a new vision in dance
30 March 2009
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD), Alexander Gibson Opera School, 95 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow
moving on is a one-day international dance event to:
v Raise the profile and status of dance and disability
v Develop a clearer understanding of dance and disability
v Celebrate existing work
v Facilitate new connections
For further information or to register interest please contact the moving on team in Arts Development, Culture and Sport Glasgow
Phone: 0141 287 5810
Email: movingon@csglasgow.org
moving on is being produced jointly by Dance House, Indepen-dance and Culture and Sport Glasgow with support from the Scottish Arts Council
Dance House is a national dance agency providing a range of dance opportunities, including classes, creative labs and outreach programmes. For more information please visit the website: www.dancehouse.org
Indepen-dance is a Glasgow based dance organisation for disabled and non-disabled people providing regular workshop and performance opportunities in Glasgow and beyond. For more information please visit the website: www.indepen-dance.net
ARTS AND INCLUSION PROGRAMME
If you are looking to undertake, small scale arts and inclusion 'hands on' or research projects, please contact the Arts Development Officer for Social Inclusion: Phone: 0141 287 9845 or Email: kirsty.white@csglasgow.org
ARTS AND SOCIAL INCLUSION BOOKLET
A booklet which documents a selection of arts and social inclusion projects is now available. The booklet aims to help community groups and social work organisations develop and carry out good quality and enjoyable arts and inclusion projects. If you would like to receive a free copy please contact the Arts and Social Inclusion Officer. Phone: 0141 287 9845 or Email: kirsty.white@csglasgow.org
ARTS AND SOCIAL INCLUSION EMAIL NEWSLETTER
An email newsletter is published quarterly with the aim of sharing information, enhancing current links and sparking new opportunities in the arts and inclusion sector. Newsletters feature updates, information about training and resources and a themed section with interview. If you would like to receive the arts and inclusion email newsletter please email your request to arts.development@csglasgow.org
CULTURAL PATHFINDER FOR OLDER PEOPLE: EVENTS
Culture and Sport Glasgow, Arts Development is currently carrying out a Pathfinder project funded by the Scottish Government. The project aims to break down barriers to participation in the arts for the most excluded older people over 60 and initiate an ongoing dialogue between older people and the arts in Glasgow.
A range of exciting ideas are really taking shape now, including an intergenerational drama project in the south of Glasgow, an outdoor big band experience in the west, the chance to get involved in the Big Draw and a writing project looking at what it means to grow older in Glasgow.
For further information please contact Arts Development. Phone: 0141 287 9845. Email: kirsty.white@csglasgow.org
ENCOURAGE
Encourage is an arts programme for older people in Glasgow. The project is a partnership between Strathclyde Senior Institute, Culture and Sport Glasgow- Arts Development and various arts organisations in Glasgow. Encourage helps older people to access and engage in arts activities through a mixture of workshops and performances. For more information and to view the Encourage programme please visit the website for Encourage
GAMELAN WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Gamelan is an orchestra of traditional Javanese instrument made from bronze and iron. The instruments are highly ornate but also very accessible. There is a Wednesday workshop programme available for adults with learning disabilities who live in Glasgow. Sessions are carefully tailored to the needs of the individual. For more information or to register interest please contact the Arts Development Officer for Social Inclusion. Phone: 0141 287 9845. Email: kirsty.white@csglasgow.org
PROJECT ABILITY @ TRAMWAY
An arts initiative for primary school-aged children with communication disorders who attend school in Glasgow. The focus is on self-expression, social interaction, creativity and fun. This activity will soon relaunch as Project Ability @ Tramway. There will be three blocks of eight weeks with sessions beginning in September.
Sessions take place at Tramway, 25 Albert Drive. It is essential to book. For more information or to book a place contact Project Ability. Phone: 0141 552 2822. Email: info@project-ability.co.uk
CREATIVE INTERVENTIONS IN HEALTH
Creative Interventions is a new collaborative project in Glasgow's East End, which aims to demonstrate the positive impact that visual arts can have upon health and well being. The project works with professional artists and local community organisations on pilot projects using a variety of media including drawing and painting, digital photography, textiles, video and printmaking.
Creative Interventions was initiated by Arts in Hospitals and Greater Glasgow NHS Health Promotion. It is core-funded by the Scottish Arts Council, Glasgow City Council and supported by John Wheatley College.
For more information contact:
Michele Lazenby
Creative Interventions in Health
Eastbank Health Promotion Centre
22 Academy Street
Shettleston
Glasgow G32 9AA
Phone: 0141 232 0160
E-mail: michele.lazenby@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
DEMENTIA AUTHORS
In Our Own Words, a creative writing project in Glasgow, designed by writer-in-residence Anthea McKinlay. Enabled people with dementia, who are living in Glasgow City Council residential care homes, to create writing, to have their voices heard and to be recognised as authors in their own right.
For more information and to read work created visit the web site: Dementia Authors