Dumfries and Galloway is a region built by communities; it has active community councils, region wide volunteer initiatives and a history of grassroots arts projects.
Dumfries and Galloway Dance aims to build a solid infrastructure to support the visibility of dance theatre across the region and to develop a clear career progression for young people living in the region who are interested in pursuing a career in dance, whether that be as a dancer, photographer, journalist or many of the other roles in the sector.
We aim to increase access and create space for a dance community to grow. Initially between September 2020 to December 2021 we will be:
Developing a Young Dancers Leadership Programme
Creating a region wide Youth Dance Company
Growing a community that comes together to watch live dance; and
Creating a venue based touring network
The long-term vision of Dumfries and Galloway Dance is to create a progression route for dancers interested in pursuing a professional career in dance and enable the growth of dance audiences across the region in association with five regional venues.
Who We Are
Dumfries and Galloway Dance is currently managed and run by Cultured Mongrel Dance Theatre in association with Theatre Royal, The Stove, A’ the Airts, Millenium Arts Centre, Wigtown Book Festival and Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. Supported by Creative Scotland, Dance Base and The Holywood Trust.
