Dance Art Foundation delivers self-initiated programmes, strategic partnerships and collaboration, and cross-sector consultancy, working with exceptional and visionary artists and thinkers whose expertise draws on progressive international dance practice, knowledge and thought. Our current programmes include:
Breathing Space dance-in-health
Breathing Space is the celebrated dance-in-health initiative that nurtures and supports public health through dance. It comprises a popular programme of workshops, residencies and performances for those whose lives are affected by illness and life-changing conditions, and promotes dance as a creative and enriching way to cultivate wellbeing. Breathing Space was launched in 2002 by Dance Art Foundation Artistic Director, Joe Moran, who continues to lead the programme with an outstanding team of project artists working nationally. Read more
Dance Performance
Dance Art Foundation presents the work of Artistic Director Joe Moran and curates and presents works by independent dance artists. Its annual programme of dance at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital is presented in atriums spaces and on wards and is curated by Associate Curator, Kirstie Richardson. Recent programme partners include the National Portrait Gallery, Herald St and Wilkinson Gallery on Vyner Street. Read more
Critical Dialogues
The Dance & Critical Theory Group is an independent group of contemporary dance artists that operates in association with Dance Art Foundation. Read more
Dance Art Foundation recently curated The Great Divide discussion event for Summer Dancing 2009 at the Herbert Art Gallery and is currently developing a new critical dialogue initiative aimed at developing engagement in dance as a contemporary art form, and informed and inquiring audiences for new and adventurous work.
