Ideas Summit 2019

East London Dance is here to champion and grow east London’s dance scene.We see a world where creative talent is always met with opportunity, no matter where you come from. Through our dance activity and professional support, we’re committed to co-creation, inclusivity, equity and accessibility and to representation of the diverse east London communities we serve.We trust in the ambition of the artists, producers and participants we work with, supporting them to be the creative leaders that are essential to developing stronger local communities.

East London Dance

East London Dance's 30th anniversary celebrations conclude with the return of the Ideas Summit.
On Friday 29 March 2019 East London Dance will host a full day of curated talks, conversations, provocations and networking at Stratford Circus Arts Centre.
Back for its third edition the Ideas Summit offers a chance for you to plug into east London’s vibrant community of dance professionals; to meet your fellow dance artists, producers and industry peers in the flesh; and to network and make connections across all areas of the dance sector.
Led and facilitated by <A HREF="https://twitter.com/Anamariacida" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Anamaria Wills</A> and <A HREF="http://www.jeanefer.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jeanefer Jean-Charles</A> the day will include presentations and discussions exploring:
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<LI>Changes in the East London cultural landscape</LI>
<LI>How to build an enterprising and sustainable career in dance</LI>
<LI>How to turn your ideas into reality</LI>
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This year’s Summit will include a host of inspiring speakers, including keynote speakers <A HREF="https://twitter.com/Simondmellor" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Simon Mellor</A>, Deputy Chief Executive, Arts & Culture, Arts Council England and <A HREF="https://twitter.com/KymberleeJay?lang=en" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kymberlee Jay</A>, Business Coach and creator of “Built for it Bootcamp’ as well as representatives from East London Dance, English National Ballet, Sadler’s Wells, Studio Wayne McGregor, Boy Blue Entertainment and Avant Garde Dance Company all giving updates about their ongoing work in east London.
The World Cafe
Connect with our roster of guest speakers and get tips and advice, as they host a series of round-table discussions revealing insights from across the sector on a range of practical topics including funding; building and sustaining your career and brand in the arts; exploring digital innovation and creative enterprise; as well as marketing and touring.
Confirmed industry specialists include <A HREF="https://twitter.com/dawnprentice1" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dawn Prentice</A>, Independent Producer; <A HREF="http://www.hetainpatel.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hetain Patel</A>, Visual Artist and Performance Maker; <A HREF="https://twitter.com/IbrahimKamara_" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ibrahim Kamara</A>, Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief of <A HREF="http://www.guap.co.uk/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GUAP</A> the world’s first video magazine; <A HREF="https://twitter.com/LeeNGriff" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lee Griffiths</A>, Artist & Producer, Creative Producer of Botis Seva/<A HREF="https://twitter.com/FarFromThe_Norm" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Far From The Norm</A> and Creative Director of <A HREF="https://twitter.com/Artists_4A" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Artists4Artists</A>; <A HREF="https://twitter.com/Step_Change" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rashmi Becker</A>, Founding Director of <A HREF="https://www.stepchangestudios.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Step Change Studios</A>; and <A HREF="http://tobikyere.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tobi Kyeremateng</A>, Cultural Producer, <A HREF="https://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/festival/babylon/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BABYLON Festival</A>, <A HREF="https://twitter.com/BTProject_" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Black Ticket Project</A> - with more speakers soon to be announced.
The Ideas Fund
You will also get to watch 15 shortlisted artists and producers pitch innovative ideas, Dragon's Den style, to the Ideas Fund panel for up to £5,000 bursaries. With 3 minutes to pitch and 2 minutes to answer panel questions this is a dynamic and fast-paced element of the day guaranteed to leave you inspired and energised! If you've go an idea yourself, you can apply to pitch for the fund until 15 Feb <A HREF="https://www.eastlondondance.org/opportunities/ideas-fund-2019/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>.
This full day of talks, seminars, networking opportunities and other activities is just £18 for independent artists or producers, £25 for everyone else and we’ll even throw in lunch.
The Ideas Summit is presented and produced by East London Dance and supported by The Fidelio Charitable Trust and Stratford Circus Arts Centre
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Ideas Fund Investing Partners: London College of Fashion UAL, Sadler’s Wells, English National Ballet, East London Dance and Redbridge Drama Centre
Ideas Fund Supporting Partners: Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Studio Wayne McGregor, One Dance UK

Stratford Circus Arts Centre

Thank you for booking your ticket to the East London Dance Ideas Summit on Friday 29 March 2019. 
If you have any queries in advance of the event please don't hesitate to get in touch with office@eastlondondance.org

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