Hello
Kathryn Spence
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To use dance to engage and inspire. I have worked in dance nationally and internationally for a number of years, believing its power and ability to create change.
Experience
Current
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Dance Artist, Dance Base and Yaraqa Dance
Dance Artist and choreographer for Precipitate project funded by the British Council. This is an international collaboration between Scotland and Lebanon. The work will be presented in each place
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Creative Project Manager, Shetland Arts
Managing Creative Opportunities and engagement projects across art forms, as well as being part of the programming team, specifically for theatre and dance
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Board Member, The Work Room, Glasgow
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Yoga teacher (200hr accreditation)
Recent Commissions
• BBC to create a dance film which is currently available on BBC iPlayer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ8SIvkChbA&t=35s
• Shetland Arts dance film commission, ‘FUGA’ https://vimeo.com/707740361
• Dance North - Associate Artist and Artist on Mycelium project https://vimeo.com/377424154
Previous Experience
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• Festival Director, DanceLive 2019, Dance Development Manager, Citymoves
Co-curate the festival and manage budgets, events, artists and staff while reporting to the board and funders
• Dance Teacher, Scottish Dance Theatre
Delivering early years dance workshops in preparation for touring Innocence production by FleurDarkin. Delivering sessions for The Music Hall Babies project, as well as creating a collaborative performance for the Lemon Tree
• Dancer, Katie Milroy Dance
Dancer in research and development for Katie Milroy of KaSt Dance Company. Touring May 2018
• Developmental Dance Programme Teacher, MovementWorks
I am qualified in delivery Developmental Dance Programmer for Early years and taught this in a number of London based nurseries
• Assistant Producer, The Place Helping market and support artists for 3 shows coming to the Edinburgh Fringe
• Choreographer in Residence, Epic Arts Cambodia Choreographing a number of internationally touring, educational works with the professional inclusive dance company. This included a commission for UNICEF.
• Director, Kathryn Spence Dance Manage, produce and choreograph touring dance show
• Dancer, Nybble exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum, London
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Education
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance, Postgraduate Diploma Community Dance
The University of Strathclyde, BA Honours Community Arts (dance and drama)
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.