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| ADA/PL001 |  2FaCeD DaNcE Company 2FaCeD DaNcE is the award-winning, all male break, street and contemporary dance company. Since its formation, the company has gained both national and international recognition and has subsequently whipped the UK male dance scene into a frenzied state! Innovative in its approach, fresh in its material, 2FaCeD is now one of the UK's hottest dance companies. 2FaCeD have creamed MTV, Medium Rare, The Edinburgh Fringe, The Big Chill, Brighton Paddle Round the Pier, Cancer Bacup, Criterion, The Reindeer, Visit Scotland, Breakin' Convention 07 and Breakin' the Bay and performed across the UK in theatres and arts centres. 2FaCeD are about to launch their biggest year to date with a nationwide '08 tour and are in discussions with international promoters for possible performances in New York and the Far East, since a recent performance in Germany. The company has also been selected to perform at one of the most high profile and fashionable venues on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The E4 Udderbelly. This opportunity will enable the company to reach approximately 10,000 people from both the UK and abroad in one of the most highly charged and explosive shows to hit the fringe in '08. The company is seeking sponsorship for this event and its tour of the UK in the autumn. It is looking for sponsors who want to invest in this exciting company through endorsement of the sponsor's logo, brand, products or services to a wider audience. 2FaCeD DaNcE has a strong education and outreach programme that runs all year round - specifically in the West Midlands region where the company is based, but also across the UK. Its regular evening classes, summer schools, in-school work, after school clubs and education packages that run alongside the Tour are incredibly popular. Working with thousands of young people annually, the company seeks to offer young people (particularly young men) new opportunities and experiences within the arts. 2FaCeD are also seeking sponsorship for their current education programme, with a focus on the summer school and tour. "Further information about the company or the work we offer is available on request". Contact: Dan Lowenstein, Marketing and Events Manager. Address: The Courtyard Arts Centre, Edgar Street, Hereford HR4 9JR. Tel.: 07824 663389. Fax: 01432 346549. E-mail: dan@2faceddance.co.uk. link to website
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| ADA/PL002 |  DIMENSION DANCE Founded in 2006, Dimension Dance is an exciting new youth dance company based at Wakefield Arts Centre. The company is led by dance lecturer and choreographer Louise Wilkins and is supported by a small team of student teachers to offer dance classes and performance opportunities within a variety of different dance styles including ballet, tap, musical theatre, street dance, break dance, hip hop, contemporary and modern jazz. The team has worked together on a previous successful venture and is now ready to grow as a company. The company is open to young dancers from all backgrounds to develop technical and performance skills in a variety of different dance styles. Dimension Dance will work to establish educational links with schools to provide quality dance teaching and performance opportunities within a theatrical and commercial backdrop. The company will try to fund itself through selling its own merchandise, dance classes and promotional activities. However, the start up costs for the first year are very high due to insurances and licences, etc. They are therefore looking at sponsorship to cover these costs and to purchase costumes, etc. for the première production in September. Contact: Paul Wilkins, Marketing & Finance Director. Address: c/o Performing Arts Department, Thornes Park Campus, Wakefield College, West Yorkshire WF2 8QZ. E-mail: paulwilkins@dimensiondance.co.uk. link to website
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| ADA/PL003 |  EXETER CITY COUNCIL - EXETER SUMMER FESTIVAL Companies based in - or near - Exeter can put themselves in the spotlight by supporting the Exeter Summer Festival. This year's Summer Festival takes place from 25th June to 10th July, 2010. It is the highlight of the city's cultural year. As usual, there will be over forty events, including classical events in the beautiful Exeter Cathedral. There will also be music, theatre, dance, comedy, children's events and free family activities. "In exchange for event sponsorship in the region of £2,000 - £4,000, you can benefit from having your company name associated with our success. Sponsor benefits include the provision of hospitality venues (subject to availability), perhaps in the historic Guildhall - something to really wow your clients or your selected group of employees. For more details contact marketing@exeter.gov.uk and please mention that your attention was attracted by this website". Contact: Noreen Medland, Marketing & Development Officer. Address: Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter EX1 1JJ. Tel.: 01392 265176. Fax: 01392 265625. E-mail: noreen.medland@exeter.gov.uk. link to website
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| ADA/PL004 | iDANCE The iDance UK Hip Hop Crew Championships provide participants with the chance to showcase their artistic freedom and performance skills in hip-hop dance, with the opportunity to represent the very best of UK Hip Hop dance flavour on an international stage, in front of television and media exposure for honour and prestigious national, international and world titles and awards. The UK Hip Hop Crew Championships is the only event that qualifies UK crews for the World Hip Hop Championship in America. The overall winners of the event are given a bursary to help ensure participation at the World Championship. iDance is looking for a sponsor whose brand can benefit from an association with the event - and there are other opportunities within the iDance family. Contact: Omar Paloma, Chair. Tel.: 01923 606255. Address: PO Box 234, Watford WD17 4XJ. E-mail: admin@idancestudios.com. link to website
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| ADA/PL005 |  INTER VARSITY DANCE ASSOCIATION The Inter Varsity Dance Association is the organisation promoting dancing amongst UK university students. It is a non-profit, student-led organisation that was founded in 1963. Since then, the IVDA has implemented initiatives to encourage more student involvement in dancing, both on the university and open circuits; to improve access to training; and to develop university clubs. By providing grants and support to both fledgling and established national student dance societies, IVDA has given many thousands of people the opportunity to learn and hone a skill and compete against like-minded dancers from across the country. Every year the IVDA showcases the talent it represents by holding a national student dance competition, the Inter Varsity Dance Competition (IVDC). Its main concern is dancesport, which comprises of competitive Ballroom and Latin American dancing, but it is increasingly providing initiatives to assist those that compete in other dance styles, such as the inaugural British Universities Dance Competition (BUDC), which was held in 2007. The IVDC provides competitions for those at every level, from beginner to advanced. It regularly attracts professional ballroom dancing couples for demonstrations. The IVDC provides exhibition stand space for sponsors and retailers with links to the dance world, who often provide student discounts on their goods. This gives companies exposure to the 800+ dancers and spectators that attend. There is also the opportunity to advertise in the hall during the competition and in the programme. The webpage boasts 900,000 impressions per month, and offers advertising space and sponsorship listing. The IVDA invites all university dance clubs in the UK to affiliate. Its committee consists of representatives from each member society. The association is headed by an executive committee of elected members, which is responsible for organising the annual competition and implementing various initiatives. Around thirty member societies from across the county affiliate each year. E-mail: sponsorship@universitydancesport.com link to website
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| ADA/PL006 |  JUMP OFF TV Jump Off TV produces unique Hip Hop sports and entertainment formats and events across UK and the US for online and VOD broadcast. These formats are cutting edge - with a huge following - and are positioned to become the next Extreme Sports phenomenon • The Jump Off (London) - Jump Off TV is looking for a single 'Presents' Sponsor for monthly live events set in a Gladiator-style arena in front of a crowd of 800-1000 18-34 year olds. The company has already partnered with Kiss FM and MySpace UK. There is a link to a trailer (at the foot of this listing) which gives a clearer idea of the event and its history. Each event will produce 20-30 video clips, broadcast on JumpOff TV, MySpace UK, TotalKiss.com and on over thirty video networking sites such as YouTube, Revver, DailyMotion, Bolt, etc., virally generating well over one million views per month. These monthly events will create a continuous buzz throughout the year amongst 16 to 34 year olds. The company also produces the following global formats with qualifiers in UK: Dance Madness (London, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles); Spin The Mic (New York); and the World Rap Championships (London, Melbourne, Toronto, Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, LA, NY). Each global format produces over two hundred video clips, occurs over multiple cities, has a buzz period of 20+ wks and virally generates over five million views, with global interest/fan base targeting 16-34 year olds. Jump Off TV is seeking sponsors and media partners for this season. "PS: people didn't think Poker was a sport until it was marketed as one". Contact: Ara, Director. Address: 142 Central Street, London EC1V 8AR. Tel.: 0207 253 7766. E-mail: ara@jumpoff.tv. link to website
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| ADA/PL007 |  MAGPIE DANCE For more than ten years Magpie Dance has been carving out a national reputation for its unique way of enabling people with learning disabilities to take part in dance. The charity works with young people and adults, offering regular, weekly workshops led by specially skilled professional dancers, accompanied by live music. Magpie Dance also runs a more advanced performance group, plus a groundbreaking mentoring programme for new choreographers with learning disabilities. The organisation works directly with around eighty people with learning disabilities in the Bromley area each year, but affects the lives of hundreds more - carers, parents, students in schools it visits, volunteers, professionals on work placement and its public audiences. There is no other dance provision like Magpie in the region. The increase in self-confidence, creative and social skills gained through working with Magpie is remarkable. Magpie is about extending opportunity to people who suffer exclusion through social and environmental structures not adapted to their needs. It offers new ways of learning and communication for people with learning disabilities through expert, tested methods of creative inclusion. A great example is Peter, who came to Magpie around three years ago, saying few words and only doing a few small, repetitive movements. In 2005, at his own request, he choreographed a new duet and performed in it with a professional dancer in front of 500 people! Magpie Dance won National Charity Awards in 2003 and 2006 and a Certificate of Achievement from Bromley Council (November 2003) for its work with people with learning disabilities. Magpie has been seen at the South Bank Centre, the Royal Albert Hall, Trafalgar Square, Sadlers Wells and The Churchill Theatre in Bromley. Magpie receives no regular funding and relies on project fundraising to enable it to continue. With no office base and mostly part-time/freelance workers, the charity channels all resources possible into giving people with learning disabilities a chance for creative involvement that nobody else offers. Contact: Laura Riches, General Manager. E-mail: laurariches@magpiedance.org.uk. link to website
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| ADA/PL008 |  MERSEYSIDE DANCE INITIATIVE Merseyside Dance Initiative is an agency working to develop dance throughout Merseyside. A partner of Dance Northwest, the national dance agency for the region, MDI works in partnership with artists, promoters and other agencies and organisations to provide opportunities to participate in, create and see all kinds of dance. The charity is deeply involved in the community of Merseyside and believes that dance is integral to not only the physical well being of the community but also their mental health. MDI is committed to bringing dance to the region and each year holds its two-week contemporary dance festival, LEAP, at various locations across Liverpool. It recently held the first of its biennial festivals of African and Caribbean dance called Cultural Awakening Festival, which runs concurrently with Cultiv8, its seminar to discuss the cultural integration of African and Caribbean arts in the UK. As an arts agency in the north west, MDI is reliant upon charitable donations, sponsorship and funding from organisations. "If you think you or your organisation can assist us in upholding the the promise we assert in our strapline, 'Inspiring People Through Dance', we'd love to hear from you". Contact: Karen Gallagher, Director. Tel.: 0151 708 8810. Fax: 0151 707 0600. Address: 13-15 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BQ. E-mail: info@merseysidedance.co.uk. link to website
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| ADA/PL009 |  QUE PASA MAGAZINE: UK WORLD SALSA CHAMPIONSHIP There has never been a better time for this competition! Why? Because Latin culture is one of the fastest growing trends in the UK. The popular television series Strictly Come Dancing has prompted a return to the dance floor and as one of the most accessible, fun and sexy dances, Salsa is quickly becoming a national favourite dance sport. The UK-WSCH is a three-day event organised by Que Pasa? Magazine Online (the leading UK based information source established in 1998 covering the Latin world entertainment scene, with particular emphasis on Latin music and dance), in association with the World Salsa Federation, the recognised world governing body for Salsa competition with corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida. The competition is likely to take place on Summer 2008, with two divisions, professional and amateur competitors dancing in four styles (Cuban, L.A., N.Y/Puerto Rican and Colombian). It is anticipated that up to one hundred entrants from all over the world will participate, with around 2,000 spectators. Couples and teams from all over the world will compete at Crystal Palace Arena. The magazine would like to encourage potential sponsors to have a look at their website - at www.quepasamagazine.com - for more information about their organisation and the website of the joint hosts, www.worldsalsafederation.com. The programme structure will be as follows: • Friday - competition for all entrants. • Saturday - semi-finals. • Sunday - finals. • Prizes - 1st: Trophy and £1,500 prize money. 2nd: Trophy and £1,000 prize money. 3rd: Trophy and £700 prize money. • Prizes - Amateur - 1st: Trophy and £700 prize money. 2nd: Trophy and £500 prize money. 3rd: Trophy and £300 prize money. One or two orchestras will be engaged over the three days, supported by three DJs. Consolation prizes, yet to be identified, will be given to the runners-up. • Marketing. The organisers will be working with their partner, the World Salsa Federation, to make this an extremely high-profile event. 4,000 posters and 20,000 flyers will be distributed to Latin clubs and bars around the country. Press releases will be issued and contact made with television stations, radio stations and newspapers for coverage. The organisers will also advertise online via their own website, the World Salsa Federation website and other major Latin websites. • Sponsors and partners. The event will have the support of American Airlines, Corona Beer and Mercado Bar Canteen Mexican Restaurant. The World Salsa Federation has outstanding experience in organising highly successful championships for many years now. The organisers are currently inviting other companies to become involved in this exciting event. The World Cup Salsa Championships offers an opportunity to target hundreds of people who share an active passion for Latin events. Partnership can be flexible, total or partial. "Thank you for your interest in this exciting new event. I look forward to discussing possible involvement and hope that we can reach a mutually beneficial arrangement". Contact: Raul Leon Joya, Editor. Address: 25 Flat B, Allen Road, Stoke Newington, London N16 8SB. Tel.: 0207 690 5007/07958 605773. Fax: 0207 690 5007. E-mail: ronnieraul@aol.com. link to website
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| ADA/PL010 |  ROBERT HYLTON URBAN CLASSICISM Robert Hylton Urban Classicism (RHUC) produce, perform and educate through hip hop, contemporary dance, music, theatre and film, to enrich people through shared culture, life long learning and new experience. RHUC's left of centre approach to hip hop, theatre, film and contemporary dance choreography has carved a company whose work is groundbreaking, accessible and thought-provoking. RHUC was born in 1999 from an idea of returning to a form of expression experienced by Robert Hylton. This, coupled with newly found techniques, direction and ongoing discipline, gave Robert a basis for Urban Classicism. Today RHUC is much more than that early vision of fusion that Robert held: it is a foundation for the future of the next generation whose hearts and dreams also reside within the realms of hip hop, contemporary dance, theatre, education and film. RHUC now boasts core staff, performers, technical staff and some twenty collaborators and followers, with supporters and clients from around the UK and the world. RHUC tours have included small to middle-scale theatres throughout the UK over its lifespan, with its reputation having spread as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, Bangkok, Indonesia, Taiwan, Belgium, Copenhagen, Cyprus, Holland, Italy, Mozambique, South Africa, Lithuania, Prague, Zagreb and Cuba. UK venues include the South Bank Centre, Robin Howard Theatre, The Place, Lilian Baylis - Sadlers Wells and LABAN. RHUC has drawn audiences and participants from all cultural backgrounds and age groups, its eclectic style attracting from the ages of eight to eighty years old. Past sponsors, commissioners and supporters include the South Bank Centre, the National Gallery, LABAN and Vestax Europe. "This young hip-hop artist uses a mix of forms to take dance to entertaining and dramatic new places", The Times, UK; "The six dancers swagger about both in formation and with solo turns, showcasing kicks, backspins and improbably angled headstands", The Guardian, UK; "The meeting of two dance cultures, with each successfully crossing the other's boundaries", The Jakarta Post, Indonesia. RHUC is seeking to engage with commercial partners in a manner that creates cultural, social, educational and financial opportunities. Contact: Rajpal Pardesi, Senior Manager. Address: Office 3, The Cottages, Laban, Creekside, London SE8 3DZ. Tel.: +44 (0) 208 469 4900. Fax: +44 (0) 208 469 4909. E-mail: raj@urbanclassicism.com. link to website
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| ADA/PL011 |  SIDNEY SUSSEX MAY BALL 2010 Founded in 1596, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge is an idyllic representation of a traditional Cambridge University college. It boasts an excellent location on Sidney Street in the very centre of the city. Elizabethan brickwork, a charming Cloister Court, a haunting Chapel, exquisite rococo Hall, mediaeval cellars and beautiful ancient gardens all lie within its walls. Cambridge May Balls are a traditional way for Cambridge colleges to celebrate the end of the academic year. They are renowned as some of the most impressive and extravagant events in the world. This year, Sidney Sussex hopes to continue this tradition, providing over 1,500 guests with an evening of fine dining and fantastic entertainment. In the past, Sidney May Balls have been labelled as 'an emerging contender for the greatest show on earth' and as consistently rivalling and, more often than not, exceeding its competitors. 'Aurora', Sidney's 2008 May Ball, was said to have 'really embarrassed the efforts of other balls with twice the budget. It was a real stormer!' Held within Sidney's charming grounds, Sidney Sussex May Balls never fail to sell out, with guests including prominent alumni, renowned business figures and students from across the University. Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010, which takes place on 16th June, will have considerable local and nationwide exposure. In addition to this, the Ball's publicity will be directed at over 15,000 Cambridge students in all thirty-one Cambridge colleges through a variety of methods. These include its website (www.mayball.com), tickets, programmes, a banner that will be seen by over 60,000 people and a range of other promotional material, such as posters and flyers. Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010 is raising money for Great Ormond Street Children's Charity (© 2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Registered Charity no. 235825). "In order to raise as much money as we can for our partner charity, Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010 will be donating a percentage of money made from ticket sales, and will also give at least 5% of the total amount raised from sponsorship. Therefore, if you choose to sponsor or donate money to Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010, 5% of whatever you give will go direct to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Sponsoring Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010 is a fantastic opportunity for any company looking to increase its exposure amongst a lucrative student market". Contact: Daniel Garsin, Sponsorship and PR Officer. Address: Sidney Sussex College, Sidney Street, Cambridge CB2 3HU. Tel.: 07764500292. E-mail: daniel@mayball.com. link to website
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| ADA/PL012 |  UNION DANCE Union Dance can boast international acclamation for its expertise in combining contemporary dance, hip-hop, martial arts and urban style. Its holistic approach extends the boundaries of dance and movement through performance, education, digital technology, design and radical innovation. 'A showcase for world dance which starts like a prayer and ends like a party', The Times. For twenty years Union Dance has enriched the diversity of cultural heritage by creating inspirational, collaborative arts experiences for the widest possible audience. This company of superb dance technicians fulfils a mission to explore and express an identity through dance that reflects the growing diversity of contemporary Britain, and through its creativity and critical thinking produces culturally enriching performances and educational activities. '[Union Dance] builds a bridge across the dance of the studio and the dance of the streets', The Guardian. Union Dance tours to small and middle-scale theatres throughout the UK, returning to many venues time and again. Its reputation has taken the company as far afield as New York, Italy, Bosnia, Cuba, Austria, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru and the USA. Union Dance attracts audiences and participants from all cultural backgrounds and age groups, its eclectic style attracting many young people from a broad range of communities and backgrounds. The company complements its touring work with an Education Programme that has inspired generations of young people: it responds to the influences, energy and aspirations embedded in youth culture, providing access for all people to learn new skills, explore identity and enrich their lives. Union Dance is seeking to engage with commercial partners in a manner that creates cultural, social and financial opportunities. Contact: Judy Steadman, General Manager. Address: Top Floor, 6 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HG. Tel.: 020 7836 7837. Fax: 020 7836 7847. E-mail: judy.steadman@uniondance.co.uk link to website Current opportunities
• New production, music, digital technology or costume sponsorship
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| ADA/0001 | ALLIANCE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION The Alliance Performing Arts Foundation is based in Colchester and displays visual and dance performances all over the UK to music using flags, imitation rifles/sabres and other similar items. The Foundation caters for young people between the ages of 4 and 25 years old. In 2005 Alliance won The British A Class Winterguard Championships. There are currently two competitive groups: The Alliance Junior Guard - school starting age to approximately eight years old; and The Alliance Open Guard - up to 25 years old. The Alliance Performing Arts Foundation is in the process of creating both a brass and a percussion ensemble. With growing membership and an increase in housing time required for rehearsal, Alliance are looking for sponsorship to help with this huge cost, so that they can continue to provide the educational and award-winning packages they already provide for the youth of Colchester and Essex. Contact: Jason Hawke, Chairman. Tel.: 07867 540326. Address: Suite 5, The Centre, Lakes Industrial Park, Lower Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex CM7 3RU. E-mail: stoney24@hotmail.com. link to website
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| ADA/0002 | ASCENDANCE Ascendance Rep is seeking sponsorship support for a high profile tour of UK cathedrals (Velvet Cathedral Tour 2008). The company promises high level media coverage within the arts world and potential mainstream crossover. Audiences range from young to old, with the project's focus aimed towards introducing new audiences to the arts. Current support is provided by regional Arts Boards and local councils. Contact: Rachel Wesson, Director. Address: Ascendance Rep, Yorkshire Dance, 3 St Peters Buildings, St Peters Square, Leeds LS9 8AH. Tel.: 07977 127753. E-mail: info@ascendance.org.uk. link to website
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| ADA/0003 | BALLET RUSSE Ballet Russe is a classical ballet company which exists to produce and tour world-class ballet, to break down barriers and to develop talent. The Russian-trained dancers tour throughout the UK and are committed to serving the most people and the widest community it can reach whilst on tour. In addition to performing in theatres where ballet is rarely seen, the company also embarks on frequent community projects bringing ballet to children, parents, the old and young, disadvantaged and disabled throughout the UK. The company is looking for any potential sponsors who would like to involve themselves in a completely new and evolving project which has great potential for the future. Contact: Alun Davies, Chairman. Address: Ballet Russe, c/o Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ. Tel.: 01792 526452. Fax: 01792 526452. E-mail: balletrusse@narod.ru or AlunDavies@Glebe-farm.fsnet.co.uk. link to website
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| ADA/0004 | BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET Birmingham Royal Ballet offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities, including UK and International Touring performances and productions. There is also a substantial programme of community, audience development and education projects. A full range of corporate and individual membership and donor schemes are also available for sponsorship. In addition, there are regular London seasons and spectacular, 'one-off' social events. Contact: Sandy Robertson, Director. Address: Birmingham Royal Ballet Trust, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AU. Tel.: 0121-622-2555. Fax: 0121-689-3071. E-mail: sandyrobertson@brb.org.uk link to website
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| ADA/0005 | THE BRISTOL FESTVAL COMMUNITY GROUP - THE BRISTOL FESTIVAL The Bristol Festival 2009 - now entering its second year - is the south west's hottest new music, arts and culture festival, organised by volunteers to showcase a massive range of local talent. Attracting 14,000 last year, with a capacity of 30,000 for this year, the Bristol Festival is a cultural melting pot of the city's diverse communities of all ages and backgrounds, brought together through the shared enjoyment of music, dance and food. This year 2,000 performers and 300 volunteers join together on Friday, 18th to Sunday 20th, September, for the festival located in the heart of the city centre. The festival has two parts • Brizzolfest - a large outdoor site located within the Amphitheatre, including seven stages of live bands, world music, dance, cabaret, street theatre, kids' areas, workshops, interactive digital projections, fire shows and world foods • Rave-on-Avon sees the crowds move into ten nightclubs for the evening. The event is the highlight of the group's year round charity work, including free workshops in arts, music, dance and theatre, with local community groups and schools involved in performances. The group also offers volunteer training, event industry work experience, skills swapping and house local artists in subsidised studios throughout the year. The Bristol Festival has massive public support in the region and receives unprecedented levels of press coverage including BBC and ITV, every local radio station from Community FM to BBC Radio Bristol, front pages and extended features in local press such as Venue Magazine and the Evening Post and over 3 million website hits a year. Bristol has one of the most edgy and alternative under-30s demographics in the UK and is home to the wealthiest students outside of 'Oxbridge'. "Sponsorship opportunities offer excellent value for money, with advertising across all our publicity. We are flexible and happy to incorporate your ideas when promoting your brand in association with our fantastic project". Contact: Poppy Stephenson. Address: 4th Floor, Bush House, 72 Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QD. Tel.: 0117 328 1492. E-mail: info@thebristolfestival.org link to website
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| ADA/0006 | THE BRUNEI GALLERY, SOAS The Brunei Gallery, situated in the heart of London, hosts a programme of changing exhibitions that reflect subjects and regions studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, of which the Gallery is part. The Gallery is dedicated to showing work of and from Asia and Africa, of both an historical and contemporary nature. Sponsorship is sought for the forthcoming exhibition Images of Asian dance theatre through the lens of British photographers, scheduled for January to March, 2009. Six established British photographers, some of whom have been active since the late 1970s, will be featured in this exhibition. Though very different in their style and approach, they all share an interest in photographing Asian dance performers, whose work can be seen in contemporary British theatres. Sponsorship is needed specifically to support a one day seminar about the relationship of photography and dance, with invited speakers, and a dance event, both open to the general public, to accompany this unique exhibition. Further details can be obtained from the curator of the exhibition. Contact: Dr Alessandra Lopez y Royo, "Images of Asian Dance" Exhibition Curator. Address: The Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG. E-mail: al19@soas.ac.uk link to website Current opportunity • Images of Asian dance theatre through the lens of British photographers exhibition
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| ADA/0007 | CAPOEIRA ANGOLA PALMARES Capoeira Angola Palmares is a well established London school of Capoeira Angola. The school comprises a wide network of dedicated students at all levels of ability. Contact: Mr. Axé. E-mail: capoeirapalmares@hotmail.com link to website
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| ADA/0008 | CHESHIRE DANCE The organisation offers opportunities for sponsors to become involved in its projects in schools and amongst a wide range of community groups. Projects undertaken can be either high profile or more 'grass roots' based. Sponsorships of resource packs can be offered or it is even possible to sponsor a dance apprentice. Contact Adam Holloway, Business Director. Tel.: 01606-861-770. Fax: 01606-550629. E-mail: cdw@easynet.co.uk link to website
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| ADA/0009 | THE CHOLMONDELEYS AND THE FEATHERSTONEHAUGHS This is an opportunity to sponsor a leading dance company, which will be touring this Autumn and the following Spring. Choreographer Lea Anderson and Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell will collaborate to make what is promised to be an exciting, innovative show. The company suggest that this is an excellent opportunity for sponsors to be associated with a contemporary, high quality artistic product - Saab Great Britain have been sponsors of the company for three consecutive years. Contact: Jenny Noden. Address: The Cholmondeleys. Unit 1.1, Lafone House, The Leathermarket, 11-13 Leathermarket Street, London SE1 3HN. E-mail: admin@the cholmondeleys.org. link to website
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| ADA/0010 | DANCE 4 Dance 4 is the National Dance Agency based in Nottinghamshire. It commissions and produces new dance work and manages a number of innovative dance festivals. There are many sponsorship opportunities associated with the agency's various programmes. Contact Rachel Emmett, General Manager. Address: 3-9 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FH. Tel.: 0115-941-0773. Fax: 0115-941-0776. E-mail: rachel@dance4.co.uk link to website Current opportunities NOTT Dance Festival: annual event celebrating small scale dance - 'the UK's no. 1 small scale contemporary dance festival' Dance Blitz Festival: workshop where people of all ages and abilities can try dance
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| ADA/0011 | DIVERSIONS Diversions was established in 1983 as a contemporary dance company and has grown to become a National Performing Arts Company for Wales. In recognition of its role as a flagship company, it was awarded National Status by The Arts Council of Wales in 1999. In October 2004, the company became a resident of the prestigious Wales Millennium Centre, giving the company a much-needed permanent home, providing world class production facilities. Diversions are keen to develop partnership opportunities with business sponsors that will create benefits for all involved. The company offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities which includes UK and international touring along with an extensive programme of education and community projects. Contact: Ann Rees, Business Development Manager. Address: Studio 18, Tyndall Street, PO Box 1028, Cardiff CF10 4XJ. Tel.: 02920 465345. Fax: 02920 465346. E-mail: annrees@diversionsdance.co.uk link to website
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| ADA/0012 | ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET English National Ballet is the country's leading touring classical ballet company, presenting over 170 performances a year to more than 240,000 people worldwide. Founded in 1950 through the magical partnership of Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin, the company was created to take a repertoire of popular and challenging work to as wide an audience as possible at affordable prices. The company still exists to fulfil this pursuit of accessibility and excellence through various means: extensive touring nationwide and abroad, top-quality education outreach work, affordable ticket pricing and repertoire choice. Offering a range of partnership opportunities from production sponsor to in-kind support, English National Ballet is highly experienced in working in close partnership with business sponsors to create tangible working relationships of mutual benefit. Contact: Fiona Mallin Robinson, Development Director. Address: English National Ballet, Markova House, 39 Jay Mews, London SW7 2ES. Tel.: 020 7581 1245. Fax: 020 7225 0827. E-mail: sponsorship@ballet.org.uk. link to website
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| ADA/0013 | EUROPEAN BALLET European Ballet is a London-based company of international dancers under the direction of former Bolshoi Principal, Stanislav Tchassov. It tours to over 100 mid-scale venues across the UK each year, bringing quality full-length classical ballet productions to audiences which might not otherwise have access to them. The company also involves local dance schools in its productions, as well as carrying out masterclasses and lessons, giving youngsters (even those with little ballet experience) the chance to work with a professional touring company. European Ballet is looking for corporate and individual sponsors and promises some excellent sponsorship opportunities. Contact: Stanislav Tchassov, Director. Address: 18 Lynton Gardens, London N11 2NN. Tel.: 0208 487 5525. Fax: 0208 487 5525. E-mail: europeanballet@freeuk.com. link to website
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| ADA/0014 | GEORGETTES MORRIS DANCING TROUPE The Georgettes Morris Troupe is based in Bredbury, Stockport and is looking for a sponsor. The troupe was established in 1990 and is in desperate need of funds to enable them to attend at competitions and their annual championships. The troupe's aim is to enable youngsters of the community to have an activity to engage in - and help them to build confidence and team playing skills. The sponsorship package will include the firm's emblem on T-shirts which the troupe is hoping to purchase, together with banners throughout the term of the sponsorship. Contact: Angela Wright. Address: 70 Naseby Road, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6EH. E-mail: angenscott@hotmail.co.uk. link to website
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| ADA/0015 | IMAGINA DANCE THEATRE Imagina Dance Theatre is a newly-formed, international physical theatre company with a growing audience. Contact: Kitty Winter, Producer. Address: 64 Graham Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 3SS. Tel.: 0208 540 7657. Fax: 0208 540 7657. E-mail: kitty@openfire.fsnet.co.uk.
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| ADA/0016 | LEAP into DANCE Festival, Richmond-upon-Thames This annual festival offers a range of opportunities in terms of both sponsorship and corporate publicity. The festival includes a wide ranging programme of performances from top companies at venues throughout Richmond, together with a varied programme of educational and community workshops. Contact: Jayne Andrew, Arts Officer. Address: Leisure Services, Langholm Lodge, 146 Petersham Road, Richmond, London TW10 6UX. Tel.: 020-8831-6138. Fax: 020-8940-7568. E-mail: j.andrew@richmond.gov.uk
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| ADA/0017 | LUDUS Ludus is a dance-in-education company, producing issue-based work and associated educational programmes for young people. It tours Britain and abroad and works with up to 30,000 young people per annum. Ludus is also involved in a dance in the community programme, throughout Lancashire in particular. Contact: Deborah Barnard, Director. Address: Ludus Dance Centre, The Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster LA1 1SE. Tel.: 01524-35936. E-mail: info@ludus.org link to website
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| ADA/0018 | NORTH EAST WALES DANCE Soaring to new heights, North East Wales Dance is making physical and social strides in the heart of the community. Feel the pulse, say the organisers, be included. Invest in a cultural arts programme accessible to, and aimed at, a diverse cross-section of the community, which promotes health and invigorates social activity. With youth at the heart of its established programme North East Wales Dance strives to develop other target areas within the promotion of “Life Long Learning”, providing dance for toddlers, adults and senior citizens through a bi-lingual approach. The organisation promotes professional dance performance and choreography linked to education; and also develops its own performance in education work for schools whilst embracing ongoing training programmes. Participation figures currently stand at nearly 14,000, with audience figures totalling nearly 21,000. The company has a close association with Diversions, the International Eisteddfod and Royal International Pavilion and the unitary authorities of Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire. With the successful impact of its expansion, the organisation is now keen to establish new partnerships on a local and national level. Now is the optimum time for you as an investor to gain maximum benefit from the impact of this community dance organisation with the emergence of its new national and international identity, says the company. In return for sponsorship, North East Wales Dance can offer recognition at staged events, coverage in the local media and inclusion in any advertising material, title sponsorship and corporate events. Contact: Paul Anthony Davies, Artistic Director. Address: Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire LL20 8SW. Tel.: 01978 869468. Fax: 01978 869456. E-mail: newd@connectfree.co.uk
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| ADA/0019 | NORTHERN BALLET THEATRE Northern Ballet Theatre is one of the UK’s leading touring ballet companies. Its mission, quite simply, is to make dance more accessible to today’s theatregoer. Creative commercial partnerships enable the company to create new productions, to sustain an extensive National Tour and to make much of its education and community work possible. National Tour venues include Bath, Bradford, Canterbury, Cardiff, Edinburgh, High Wycombe, Hull, Leeds, London (Sadler’s Wells), Milton Keynes, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Salford, Sheffield, Stoke, Wimbledon and Woking. Contact: Mark Skipper, Chief Executive. Tel.: 0113 274 5355. E-mail: mark.skipper@nbtdance.demon.co.uk link to website Current opportunities
Education/community sponsorships Single performance sponsorships
Season sponsorships
National Tour sponsorship
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| ADA/0020 | POWYS DANCE Powys Dance is a small dance company based in Llandrindod Wells, Mid-Wales. The activities of the company include community classes throughout Powys, work with the mentally and physically disabled, Welsh Language development and dance in education. Powys is a rural county and access to the arts and education opportunities outside regular schooling is very limited - so the activities of Powys Dance are important to the community. The organisation has several forthcoming sponsorship opportunities, including projects with early years groups, teenagers and the elderly. Some of its work is in disadvantaged areas of the county. In return for sponsorship, the company can offer recognition at related events, coverage in the local media and inclusion in any advertising material. Contact: Vicki Thomas, Administrator. Address: Arlais Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5RF. Tel.: 01597 824370. Fax: 01597 824370. E-mail: powys.dance@powys.gov.uk
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| ADA/0021 | PRETTY GOOD GIRL DANCE THEATRE Pretty Good Girl Dance Theatre is a dynamic Somerset-based theatre company committed to making dance theatre and education work. Contact: Louise Barrett, Artistic Director. Address: 14 Shelley Road, Bath BA2 4RJ. Tel.: 07967 204441. Fax: 01225 835753. E-mail: louise.barrett@lycos.co.uk.
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| ADA/0022 | THE RAMBERT DANCE COMPANY The Rambert Dance Company is seeking corporate sponsorship/ membership in the UK and internationally. Contact: Stephanie Slack, Development Officer. Address: 94 Chiswick High Road, London W4 1SH. Tel.: 020-8630-0641. Fax: 020-8747-8323. E-mail: ru@rambert.org.uk or sslack@rambert.org.uk.
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| ADA/0023 | RANDOM DANCE Dedicated to innovation and quality in contemporary dance performance, Random Dance, Resident Company at Sadler’s Wells, is a creative frontrunner on the British and international dance scene. Random is renowned the world over for its extraordinary innovations with a distinctive and exhilarating physical dance vocabulary, its pioneering use of new media onstage, and for its extraordinary record in accessing new, predominantly young, audiences. The company is currently engaged with the intimate exploration of science in creation, performance and outreach, with an emphasis on the interactivity with, and application to, the human body. Random have traditionally reached audiences in non-conventional ways, exploring cutting edge new technologies in their education work - which is fundamental to the company’s work - reaching hundreds of young people each year. Regularly supported by the British Council, Random tours frequently to some of the most prestigious theatres worldwide as well as to areas of the world that rarely have access to British contemporary dance. Contact: Rebecca Marshall, Executive Producer. Tel.: 020 7278 6015. Fax: 020 7278 5469. Address: Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN. E-mail: rebecca@randomdance.org. link to website
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| ADA/0024 | REALIFE TRUST The Woodworks Annual Music and Dance Festival attracts approximately 1,000 (with plans to expand to 15,000 by 2008, say the organisers) across the Bishops Stortford, Stansted Airport, M11 corridor area of East Herts. and West Essex. This major event offers excellent sponsorship opportunities in terms of publicity materials, showcase events, world class performances and all-age public participation. Contact: Tony Phillips, Director. Address: 3, The Courtyard, Windhill, Bishops stortford, Herts. CM23 2ND. Tel.: 01279 504735. Fax: 01279 757658. E-mail: tony@realife.org.uk. Website: www.realife.org.uk
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| ADA/0025 | REDBRIDGE DANCE FESTIVAL The Redbridge Dance Festival aims to attract new audiences to dance and increase opportunities to become involved in dance in the borough. The Festival includes events for all ages. It is advertised widely via a brochure, press and advertising. Contact: Kate Draper, Arts Development & Entertainment Officer. Address: Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 1NY. Tel.: 0208-708-3530.
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| ADA/0026 | SADLER'S WELLS Sadler's Wells' mission is to promote and encourage dance and music theatre for all, bringing the world's most outstanding dance, ballet and opera companies to London and ensuring that performances are accessible for all through affordable ticket prices and a wide ranging education programme. For information about how you or your business can support Sadler's Wells, contact: James Gambrill, Development Manager. Address: Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN. Tel.: 020 7863 8138. E-mail: james.gambrill@sadlerswells.com. link to website
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| ADA/0027 | SARAH ROBINSON'S SCHOOL OF COMMERCIAL DANCE Sarah Robinson is a freelance dance artist based around the Wakefield area. She provides dance workshops to schools, youth clubs and fitness centres. Since starting out as a dance teacher, she has always had a passion for developing dance within her local community, giving youngsters that wouldn't normally be offered the opportunity to be taken to a dance class, the chance to attend good quality sessions, right on their doorstep. The biggest success to come from this initiative has been her dance school (Sarah Robinson's School Of Commercial Dance), which she runs in Castleford, West Yorkshire. Currently she has over seventy students, attending classes in Cheerleading, Street Dance, Contemporary, Ballet and Musical Theatre. Many students come come from under-privileged areas and therefore do not have the means to purchase costumes, poms, tracksuits, etc. During the Summer, they are invited to perform in numerous outdoor events (sports events, galas, carnivals, etc.) and it would be wonderful for them all to have correct attire and equipment. The School is also hoping to take a small number of students to perform in next year's Dance GrandPrix, a prestigious international dance competition held in Spain and Italy. Although the students are working hard on raising monies through sponsored events, it would be of immense assistance if the school was to receive sponsorship/contributions from local businesses and individuals wishing to help. Further details on Sarah's Dance School and contact details can be obtained from the website. Contact: Jim Seaman. Address: 46 Henson Grove, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 3JF. Tel.: 07951 713997. E-mail: jimseaman@madasafish.com. link to website
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| ADA/0028 | SCOTTISH BALLET A number of sponsorship opportunities are available. Address: 261 West Princes Street, Glasgow G4 9EE. Contact: Fiona Gibson, Fundraising & Sponsorship Manager. Tel.: 0141-331-2931. E-mail: sponsorship@scottishballet.co.uk. link to website
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| ADA/0029 | SLUBBING BILLYS NORTH WEST CLOG MORRIS SIDE Slubbing Billys is a North-West, mixed clog morris side. Sponsorship opportunities are available currently. Contact: Sally Brown. Address: 117 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 3JA. Tel.: 01484 683756. E-mail: sallyholmfirth@aol.com.
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| ADA/0030 | SOUTH EAST FOLK ARTS NETWORK SEFAN (the South East Folk Arts Network) received full Charity status in November 2005. Its mission is to increase knowledge, participation and interest in the traditional arts throughout the ACE, SE region. Folk music and dance bring people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds together and represent accessible art forms which encourage participation. SEFAN is keen on improving youth participation in the Folk Arts (running its own youth programmes) and is set to become the first port of call for information and advice in the region. Contact: Penny Allen, Administrator. Address: 89 Hollingbury Park Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 7JQ. Tel.: 01273 541453. Fax: 01273 554189 E-mail: admin@sefan.org.uk. link to website
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| ADA/0031 | STEPBACK PROJECT Stepback takes traditional English and related dance to degree level Dance and Performing Arts students. It encourages students to draw freely from traditional dance - taking an element and making it their own. The intention is to inform their work in creating something new, rather than producing a pastiche of folk dance. Associated with this work are stage shows presenting traditional dance with high production values and using both old and contemporary work derived from it. Live music is provided by some of the best musicians in the genre. Performances are in theatres across the South East and London, including the Purcell Room at the South Bank Centre. The shows are exciting and vibrant, leaving the audiences inspired by their own dance roots. Contact: Penny Allen, Dance Director. Address: 89 Hollingbury Park Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 7JQ. Tel.: 01273 541453. Fax: 01273 554189. admin@brokenankles.org.uk. link to website
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| ADA/0032 | TABULA RASA Tabula Rasa is seeking a sponsorship partner for its professional programme of contemporary dance performances and education work for children. Contact: Claire Pencak, Artistic Director. Tel.: 0131 476 2737. Address: Great Junction Street Studios, 81 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh EH6 5HZ. E-mail: tabularasa@freeuk.com.
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| ADA/0033 | TAP ATTACK YOUTH COMPANY Tap Attack Youth Company is the youth team selected to represent England in the World Tap Championships in Germany. No English team has ever gone before and Tap Attack hope to blaze a trail by winning gold first time - but they need help. They have fourteen talented youngsters and will have track suits and promotional materials, all of which could carry a sponsor's name. Any press material could also carry the sponsor's logo and details and attention would be drawn to any support the company receives. Contact: Karen Spall. Address: 16 Gordon Avenue, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 6WH. Tel.: 01273 230315. E-mail: karenspoal@aol.com.
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