Creative Assistants

Our Creative Assistants scheme provides paid experience, training, employment and mentoring for up to four young creatives who wish to develop their dance development and teaching skills.

During their time as Creative Assistants, the selected artists benefit from:

  • Free training sessions with ZooNation Producer and Lead Artists covering topics such as ‘how to navigate the industry’, ‘how to nurture and hone your creativity in different contexts’ and safeguarding.
  • Time with a dedicated Mentor from ZooNation who works with them to build their ability and confidence in delivering in these contexts.
  • A minimum of 15 hours paid employment delivering participatory or learning work on behalf of ZooNation.
  • Option to join ZooNation’s pool of freelance teachers to gain onward employment through ZooNation.

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