
About the programme
A partnership project between ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company and Dancers’ Career Development (DCD), SHIFT supports freelance Hip Hop dancers (with at least 6 years experience) to explore different career options beyond the stage. Each year the scheme supports 3 artists to access financial assistance, mentoring and coaching towards exploring options to support their career beyond the stage.
Successful applicants:
- a grant of up to £2000 to be used towards retraining or exploring a different career
- be part of DCD’s Beyond Dance Mentoring Programme, powered by Moving Ahead, designed to give dance artists the opportunity to create connections and networks outside of the dance sector
- one-to-one Personal, Professional Development and Career Transition Coaching
- access to ZooNation and DCD’s expertise and people
- peer-to-peer support
Application deadline: Applications for the 2024/25 programme have been extended and are open until Monday 9 September 2024.