Photo credit: Apetura
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND FREELANCERS (COVID-19)
For artists to engage during this difficult time. If dance companies would like to share any secure links for professional artists and advice for freelancers, we will happily include on this page. Advice links, articles, online dance classes & inspiring footage. Working together to support the arts and our artists! We will continue to add more information over the next coming weeks.
*Please make sure you have a safe environment to participate in any online classes. We do not hold responsibility for any injuries or personal loss caused, please only take part if you have carried out your own risk assessment.
This page was created on 20th March 2020 due to the Coronavirus, with ongoing material being added on a weekly basis.
*Please make sure you have a safe environment to participate in any online classes. We do not hold responsibility for any injuries or personal loss caused, please only take part if you have carried out your own risk assessment.
This page was created on 20th March 2020 due to the Coronavirus, with ongoing material being added on a weekly basis.
AS A DEVELOPMENT FROM THIS PAGE, PLEASE VIST theArtists. WEBSITE FOUNDED BY OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ANNA WATKINS, FOR FURTHER RESOURCES SUPPORTING FREELANCE ARTISTS:
www.the-artists.co.uk
www.the-artists.co.uk
Pieces of Me: The First Memory
Created by Jessie Jing
Dancers: Daniela Delerci, Jessie Jing
Presented by MARCH Art House for the 2020 We Are Women Virtual Exhibition.
Artist Statement
What does it mean to live in a society that demands the woman’s identity and role to be multiplicitous? “Pieces of Me: The First Memory” is a short dance film that journeys through the multiplex of ingrained values, experiences, and thoughts between two
women from two very different backgrounds- one from a matriarchal society, and the other, a child of patriarchy; two opposites yet balanced on a single spectrum. The film’s multiplicitous aesthetic and dynamic is influenced by Laban’s effort graph from
Laban Movement Analysis.
Created by Jessie Jing
Dancers: Daniela Delerci, Jessie Jing
Presented by MARCH Art House for the 2020 We Are Women Virtual Exhibition.
Artist Statement
What does it mean to live in a society that demands the woman’s identity and role to be multiplicitous? “Pieces of Me: The First Memory” is a short dance film that journeys through the multiplex of ingrained values, experiences, and thoughts between two
women from two very different backgrounds- one from a matriarchal society, and the other, a child of patriarchy; two opposites yet balanced on a single spectrum. The film’s multiplicitous aesthetic and dynamic is influenced by Laban’s effort graph from
Laban Movement Analysis.
VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL INDIA (VIPFI)
ART ON CLICK & VIKRAM MOHAN DANCE FOUNDATION
Watkins Dance Company
Presenting REPEL (duet) and HUMAN ANIMAL (solo)
Facebook live ART on CLICK
9th July 2020
6.00pm (New Delhi time)
1.30pm (UK time)
ART ON CLICK & VIKRAM MOHAN DANCE FOUNDATION
Watkins Dance Company
Presenting REPEL (duet) and HUMAN ANIMAL (solo)
Facebook live ART on CLICK
9th July 2020
6.00pm (New Delhi time)
1.30pm (UK time)
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Anna has launched a new platform for dance artists!
LAUNCHED 17.06.20
theArtists network was founded in 2020 by professional dance artist and producer Anna Watkins. Creating a platform to profile professional dance artists from cross art forms, providing a hub to collaborate.
This network presents talented young, mid career and experienced dance artists with a wealth of creativity to share with you as a collaborator.
OUR MISSION
To represent talented dance artists from cross art forms working within dance and wishing to collaborate. We would like to avoid 'tick boxing' our artists in terms of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexuality, religion, as we feel this is not important, their talent and professional experience is the most important at its highest quality!
Breaking through the hierarchy systems presenting all artists wishing to join theArtists platform.
Join the network, be part of change!
www.the-freelance-artists.com
LAUNCHED 17.06.20
theArtists network was founded in 2020 by professional dance artist and producer Anna Watkins. Creating a platform to profile professional dance artists from cross art forms, providing a hub to collaborate.
This network presents talented young, mid career and experienced dance artists with a wealth of creativity to share with you as a collaborator.
OUR MISSION
To represent talented dance artists from cross art forms working within dance and wishing to collaborate. We would like to avoid 'tick boxing' our artists in terms of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexuality, religion, as we feel this is not important, their talent and professional experience is the most important at its highest quality!
Breaking through the hierarchy systems presenting all artists wishing to join theArtists platform.
Join the network, be part of change!
www.the-freelance-artists.com
ONLINE CLASSES WITH JAMES MULLER
Contemporary | General level
Friday's 5.30pm
ZOOM
Donations welcome but not essential. Zoom link here:
Contemporary | General level
Friday's 5.30pm
ZOOM
Donations welcome but not essential. Zoom link here:
IDENTITY
NEW LOCKDOWN DANCE FILM
Anna has created a new dance film whilst in lockdown in collaboration with talented composer and singer-songwriter Zosia Jagodzinska.
'A reflection of freedom and the enemy, finding the light through the darkness of isolation. Trapped, restricted and addicted, a complex mixture.'
Anna and Zosia have been working together on various projects for several years now and each time the process is an enjoyable and inspiring one!
We hope you enjoy IDENTITY and it brings some creative energy to your day!
Experimenting, moving, film, dance, light, collaboration
#covid19 #lockdown #uk #supportthearts
NEW LOCKDOWN DANCE FILM
Anna has created a new dance film whilst in lockdown in collaboration with talented composer and singer-songwriter Zosia Jagodzinska.
'A reflection of freedom and the enemy, finding the light through the darkness of isolation. Trapped, restricted and addicted, a complex mixture.'
Anna and Zosia have been working together on various projects for several years now and each time the process is an enjoyable and inspiring one!
We hope you enjoy IDENTITY and it brings some creative energy to your day!
Experimenting, moving, film, dance, light, collaboration
#covid19 #lockdown #uk #supportthearts
ONLINE CLASSES WITH NANCY NERANTZI
Both classes are emphasised on the therapeutic side of dance. We will use our unique body as an engine to move and feel energised. I will encourage you to explore and expand the unknown abilities you have already within you. My aim is to have a nice flow throughout the class and heal any anxiety from body & mind!
All classes via Zoom - Meeting ID: 845 6735 2213
Contact Nancy if you are able to make a donation for class -
- Mid week pick up (open to everyone) on Wednesday 27th May 13:30 - 14:15 BST (15:30 Greek time)
- Fluid ballet barre + improvisation (mainly for dancers / any level) on Friday 29th May 13:30 - 14:15 BST (15:30 Greek time).
Both classes are emphasised on the therapeutic side of dance. We will use our unique body as an engine to move and feel energised. I will encourage you to explore and expand the unknown abilities you have already within you. My aim is to have a nice flow throughout the class and heal any anxiety from body & mind!
All classes via Zoom - Meeting ID: 845 6735 2213
Contact Nancy if you are able to make a donation for class -
Photo credit: Pierre Tappon
DISCOVER TAVAZIVA
Tavaziva Dance | Online - TavTorial and Performance footage being released weekly on their Youtube channel. Contemporary and African online classes.
Tavaziva Dance | Online - TavTorial and Performance footage being released weekly on their Youtube channel. Contemporary and African online classes.
PRO CLASS WITH JOSE AGUDO
TUESDAY 26 & THURSDAY 28 MAY | 11.00 - 12.30
PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY CLASS WITH LAURA VANHULLE | VANHULLE DANCE THEATRE
SUNDAY'S | 1 - 2PM
MEDITATION CLASS WITH SOPHIE CHINNER
Sunday's | 8PM
For more information on classes, please contact Sophie via instagram...
BORIS KNIASEFF FLOOR BARRE/CONTEMPORARY
Kim Amundsen
Next class is on Wednesday 13th May 2020 - 12.00
Click here to find out when classes are taking place live on Facebook -
Kim Amundsen
Next class is on Wednesday 13th May 2020 - 12.00
Click here to find out when classes are taking place live on Facebook -
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY!
29/04/2020
29/04/2020
Happy International Dance Day!
To celebrate, we are sharing the full length short dance film MRS OATH. This film was created in 2018 as part of our Spring 2018 Tour, funded by Arts Council England and produced by Anna Watkins and Film Oxford.
'MRS OATH was inspired by focusing on the equality of women. Our behaviours and instincts in society. Celebrating 100 years since women were able to vote. It's time we all made a change.'
Abstract collaboration featuring professional freelance artists, students and community.
Stay safe! #Covid19
If you are able to donate to support us keeping independent artists working, we really appreciate all your contributions!
www.paypal.me/WatkinsDanceCompany
#happyinternationaldanceday.
To celebrate, we are sharing the full length short dance film MRS OATH. This film was created in 2018 as part of our Spring 2018 Tour, funded by Arts Council England and produced by Anna Watkins and Film Oxford.
'MRS OATH was inspired by focusing on the equality of women. Our behaviours and instincts in society. Celebrating 100 years since women were able to vote. It's time we all made a change.'
Abstract collaboration featuring professional freelance artists, students and community.
Stay safe! #Covid19
If you are able to donate to support us keeping independent artists working, we really appreciate all your contributions!
www.paypal.me/WatkinsDanceCompany
#happyinternationaldanceday.
MANTALITY - Yoga live classes
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MANTALITY - Yoga live classes
We will have two yoga classes this week on Instagram live! Our usual Saturday class at 12 and an additional class on Sunday evening. The class on Sunday is called RELAX&RESTORE. It will be based from a yoga style called Yin Yoga. The class will take your through a series of poses all about releasing tension in the body and finding the ultimate relaxed state. It will be great to have you join us. Mantality yoga: 12pm Saturday RELAX&RESTORE: 7pm Sunday |
Photographer - Deborah Jaffe
Deborah is an exceptional dance photographer, take a look at her website for some inspiration. Please do get in touch with Deborah if you would like to collaborate!
We have worked with Deborah on various occasions and she has produced some beautiful images!
Deborah is an exceptional dance photographer, take a look at her website for some inspiration. Please do get in touch with Deborah if you would like to collaborate!
We have worked with Deborah on various occasions and she has produced some beautiful images!
Photo credit: Deborah Jaffe
Watkins Dance Company workshop led by Anna Watkins at Siobhan Davies Studios, London
Watkins Dance Company workshop led by Anna Watkins at Siobhan Davies Studios, London
Live SYNCHRONISING class with Andre Kamienski
Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday
11-12pm UK time
SYNCHRONISING is about joy of movement and allowing yourself to celebrate it.
Easiest way to join - save Zoom ID as phone number 847-8564-6249 it will always be the same one!
Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday
11-12pm UK time
SYNCHRONISING is about joy of movement and allowing yourself to celebrate it.
Easiest way to join - save Zoom ID as phone number 847-8564-6249 it will always be the same one!
AWA Dance (Advancing Women's Aspirations with Dance)
Avatâra Ayuso - Founder and Director
AWA Dance is dedicated to the leadership development of women and girls, using the transformative power of dance as the tool to empower their voices.
Watkins Dance Company have recently become a partner. We are excited to be supporting AWA Dance and look forward to our future work together.
Take a look at their website for opportunities to be involved in -
Avatâra Ayuso - Founder and Director
AWA Dance is dedicated to the leadership development of women and girls, using the transformative power of dance as the tool to empower their voices.
Watkins Dance Company have recently become a partner. We are excited to be supporting AWA Dance and look forward to our future work together.
Take a look at their website for opportunities to be involved in -
Vinyasa Yoga Classes with Ella Tighe
Tuesday Lunchtime Flow - 12pm GMT
Friday Morning Flow - 8.30am GMT
Tuesday Lunchtime Flow - 12pm GMT
Friday Morning Flow - 8.30am GMT
Dance Dialogues: A Podcast
Anna will be joining Rachel Elderkin as a guest artist for Dance Dialogues live podcast - Tues 14 April, 5pm. Join us on Instagram and send in your questions - @dancedialoguespodcast
Topic we are discussing: How can we help each other as freelance artists?
Anna Watkins
Photo credit: Apetura |
Rachel Elderkin
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Collaboration with Watkins Dance Company and Zosia Jagodzinska - Work in Progress - 2013
Choreographer: Anna Watkins
The Playground | Rambert
Artists sharing their work and creative tasks on Instagram including Anna's Mini Playground task.
Artists sharing their work and creative tasks on Instagram including Anna's Mini Playground task.
Follow The Playground on Instagram @theplayground_rambert
Unseen footage of Anna's creative session at The Playground | Rambert
Robert Cohan & Yorke Dance Project Master Class at ARC Pasadena
Online Group Classes - Yoga with Marta Masiero
Join us on Instagram today!
Let's get creating...share your improv from home and tag us in your story. Let's have some creative fun today! Get everyone at home involved @watkins_dance_company
Let's get creating...share your improv from home and tag us in your story. Let's have some creative fun today! Get everyone at home involved @watkins_dance_company
Image of duet REPEL in performance last year!
Choreographer: Anna Watkins | Dancers: Anna Watkins and Andre Kamienski | Music: Zosia Jagodzinska
Screenshot: Owl Media Factory | Mariana Costa
Screenshot: Owl Media Factory | Mariana Costa
Emergency measures and funding | Support from Arts Council England
The BBC is looking for scripts about self-isolation to be made into short films -
The winning scripts will be produced for BBC platforms next month
The winning scripts will be produced for BBC platforms next month
Sadler's Wells Digital Stage...watch online!
Online Company class with Tamara Rojo
Online ballet class with Dutch National Ballet
Live content from the The Royal Opera House
Live classes and talks with Avatâra Ayuso
Online performances...live streaming
Experiment and play - Improv with Anna Watkins
Supported by Swindon Dance
Supported by Swindon Dance
Financial support for Artists
Online dance classes with Laura Vanhulle
The Paris Opera is screening its performances online for free!
An Open Letter to the Dance Community
Don't leave freelancers behind in the Coronavirus Crisis
Create a Temporary Income Protection Fund
Create a Temporary Income Protection Fund
Equity Advice for Artists
Please click on the link below...
Please click on the link below...
Coronavirus support for Employees, Benefit claimants and Businesses
Please click on the link below...
Please click on the link below...
Online Dance Classes
DANCING ALONE TOGETHER are providing links to online classes...click on the link below
DANCING ALONE TOGETHER are providing links to online classes...click on the link below
Get inspired - make your own dance film!
Here are a couple of trailer teasers from Anna's most recent film commissions.
Film Oxford, Arts Council England.
Artistic Director, Choreographer & Dancer: Anna Watkins
Professional Workshops & Classes
Enjoy our short workshop/creative work footage from across the industry being delivered to such inspiring dancers!
Check out the talented Zosia Jagodzinska - Composer and singer-songwriter
Zosia's original track 'Babcia' which was part of our duet REPEL musical score
Take a look at more music from Zosia here:
