Booking studio space

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West Midlands based artists can hire our studios in advance at a rate of £10 plus VAT per hour when dx staff/receptionists are normally present (10.00am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year, except for 2 weeks at Christmas). There may be other times when this rate will be available depending on activity in the building. If we are required to bring in extra reception cover, this cost (£8.50 plus VAT per hour, minimum 4hr call) will be passed on to the hirer.

If we're actively engaged in a project with you, e.g. commissioning or managing it, space will be provided in kind.

To book studio space, email us.

The Patrick Centre performance programme
We programme two professional dance seasons per year, Spring and Autumn; these do not have fixed start or end dates. The shaping and final decisions that are taken to make the programme a reality are done so within a fluid work pattern, as so many factors need to be considered. Generally a season will be discussed/shaped about 6 to 12 months in advance.

The best way to be considered for a performance slot is to invite either the dx Programme Manager or Artistic Director to see current work and then submit proposals to the Programme Manager. dx cannot take up detailed discussions on all proposals but will endeavour to give feedback to West Midlands based artists if their work is not programmed. Contact Programme Manager Emma Southworth for more details.

Other Ways to Utilise The Patrick Centre
We also offer our studio theatre for:

• Production time & resources
• Research & development
• Performances, workshops & lecture demonstrations

The Patrick Centre standard hire rate is £400 plus VAT per day, with a special rate available for West Midlands based artists. There will be additional charges for technical resources, support and staffing. To discuss hires and costs please contact our Programme Manager Emma Southworth

Applying to be programmed as part of a West Midlands based artists platform
New Vibes is an annual platform held in June or July, and is created specifically to provide West Midlands based artists with an opportunity to show their work. Artists can access production resources, performance opportunities and feedback. A deadline for submitting proposals is set and publicised annually.

For further information contact Amy Martin 

Becoming a dancer in, or choreographing for, Bare Bones
Bare Bones is our resident dance company, led by Artistic Director David Massingham who selects the performers and choreographers that work with the company.

Dancers are selected through an open audition process, and auditions are generally advertised in industry publications and websites (e.g. Article19, londondance.com), on our noticeboard, and also through National Dance Agencies and direct mail. If you’re interested in becoming a performer with the company, it is advisable that you log your interest with the Company Manager and provide us with an up-to-date CV.

Click here for details of the Company's current show.

Commissions and teaching opportunities
dx creates a wide range of projects and outreach initiatives for professional dance artists, often including commissions and teaching opportunities. The best way of keeping up-to-date is to join our mailing list. It is also worth keeping us informed of your current practice, so we can bear you in mind should something suitable arise.

Professional development opportunities
dx creates a range of opportunities for artists to engage with projects, initiatives and programmes, such as:

• dx’s recreational class programme including Pilates, Advanced Ballet and Contemporary
• Workshops linked to major projects, such as The Patrick Centre performance programme, Bare Bones and DAiR To...
• INSET sessions for teachers, linked to DAiR To... and other dx projects
• Pre and post-show talks, linked to The Patrick Centre performance programme

To see our current opportunities, click here.

Joining our outreach list                                                               dx compiles a list of dance tutors that is provided on request to people seeking tutors for classes and/or projects in the region. To be included on this list, email us. Please include your name, contact number and a list of the dance styles you can offer. Also attach a current CV.

Joining our mailing list
The best way to find out about professional opportunities is to join our mailing list.