ODS 2022: Professional Programme

Part of Birmingham International Dance Festival 2022

Wednesday 22 June – online on Swapcard

9-10am – Welcome and networking session
10.30am-12pm – Panel discussion: “Alternative models of dance creation for the public space”. Re-watch the Panel discussion here
- Chair: Suba Subramaniam – Artistic Director of Akademi
- Anna Kallblad – Choreographer at Byström Källblad, City Horses
- Charlotte Spencer – Choreographer at Charlotte Spencer Projects
- Karen Wood – Assistant Professor at the Centre for Dance Research, Vibes project
1-1pm – Informal networking through Swapcard
1-2pm – Lunch break
2-3pm – Artist Pitching Session. Re-watch the Pitching Session here

Thursday 23 June – travel day

2.30pm onwards – Opening shows in Centenary Square as part of BIDF
6pm – 7:30pm – Welcome drinks for showcase delegates at The REP
Optional – 7.30pm: On Your Marks by Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Hippodrome (more info and tickets – please note that these tickets are not included in the showcase)

Friday 24 June – in person, Birmingham

9-10am – Welcome and networking morning coffee
10-11.30am – Roundtable :“The role of dance in building back a sense of place and human connection after the pandemic”.
- Chair: Jeanefer Jean Charles – Artistic Director, Jeanefer Jean Charles & Associates
- Jaii Andrew – Choreographer and Performer, House of Myztique
- Stephanie Ridings – Writer and Theatremaker
- Kevin Edward Turner – Co-Artistic Director, Company Chameleon
12-1.45pm – Networking lunch
2pm-9pm – Live artistic programme across public and outdoor spaces in Birmingham city centre
Optional – 7.30pm – On Your Marks by Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Hippodrome (Please note that these tickets are not included in the showcase)
6.30-10pm – Evening drinks at The REP
Optional – 8pm: Ghost by Tentacle Tribe (CAN), Birmingham Hippodrome

Saturday 25 June – in person, Birmingham

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