December, 2025 | FRONTLINEdance

FRONTLINEdance are inviting local deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people…..

Posted on 15th December 202515th December 2025 by frontline-admin

to a consultation session to review our website as we make improvements to ensure it’s accessible to everyone who engages with us.

When: Tuesday 13th January 2026. 10am until 1pm.

Where: FRONTLINEdance Office, Dudson Centre. Hope Street. Hanley. Stoke-on-Trent. ST1 5DD

Please email: hello@frontlinedance.co.uk by 7th January if you would like to get involved.

FRONTLINEdance are also setting up a new steering group, with deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people who are either artists themselves or who take part in the arts. It will have a focus on development, confidence, leadership skills, as well as influencing who we programme to deliver guest workshops, webinars, and conversations. You will get the opportunity to discuss challenges, champion those getting access right, and steer the way FRONTLINEdance works, including feeding all of these things into our board discussions.

It’s aimed at people who live and work in North Staffordshire and the Moorlands, but we welcome anyone who has lived experience to join us.

If you are interested, can you please let Rachael know as soon as you can, so we can set up some get-togethers in the new year:
rachael@frontlinedance.co.uk

FRONTLINEdance Invitation: A Creative Day for Parent/Carers who work in the arts, media and creative sector.

Posted on 10th December 202510th December 2025 by frontline-admin

FRONTLINEdance warmly invites you to join us for a special day designed for parent/carers of deaf, disabled or neurodivergent family members, and who are arts, creative and media professionals. It will be a chance to meet, connect, and share our stories and experiences in a supportive and creative space.

Together, we’ll explore the lives we are leading as carers — reflecting on the challenges we face, while also celebrating the joys and strengths that caring brings. The day will be relaxed, welcoming, and full of opportunities to be creative, whilst exchanging ideas and being listened to.

This gathering marks the beginning of a series of monthly sessions, where we can continue to create together as a group. Through shared experiences, we hope to build a community that uplifts, supports, and celebrates the unique journeys of parent/carers, and create something together in which we will share with others.

We look forward to welcoming you,

When: 8^th January 2026, 10 am – 2.30 pm

Where: Westport Lake Visitors Centre, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided

Please register by completing this short registration form: Parent/Carer Project: Registration Form – Fill in form

Artist Call Out! Deadline 22nd December at 10am.

Posted on 9th December 202515th December 2025 by frontline-admin

In January 2026, FRONTLINEdance is starting a new programme to support deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists, creatives and media professionals, of all art forms.

To kick-start the programme, we are inviting up to 8 artists to form a collective over 4 days, and 3 half days, offering the opportunity to connect and collaborate.

Between £850 – £1,050, depending on location, will be paid to each artist to support time and expenses.

FRONTLINEdance’s role will be to select, connect you together, facilitate the introduction, provide the space, and support the process. What happens in these 5 days will be decided by the collective, whilst being supported by FRONTLINEdance’s Artistic Director and a Freelance Evaluator. You’ll have the opportunity to explore ideas and collaborate with no pressure to create a product. What happens next, will be decided by the group and supported by FRONTLINEdance.

To apply, please fill out this short expression of interest form:

Expressions of Interest: Connect & Collaborate – Fill in form

1^st Feb: 10am-6pm (in person)

9^th Feb: 10:30am-1pm (online)

12^th & 13^th Feb: 10am-6pm (in person)

20^th Feb: 10am-6pm (in person)

Monday 2^nd March: 10:30am-1pm (online)

Weds 18^th March: Public Webinar 10:30-1:30pm (online)

Please register by 22^nd December at 10am.

Artists will be selected by Rachael and FRONTLINEdance’s associate Artistic Director, Kayleigh Price on 22^ndDecember. You will be notified of the outcome on Tuesday, 23^rd December by 6pm.

We look forward to receiving your applications and a reminder that this is open to all art forms, creatives and media professionals at any stage of their career.

Not sure if this is for you? Then please join Rachael and Kayleigh online at 1pm-1:30pm on Wednesday, 17^thDecember, for a short overview with the opportunity to ask questions.

Join us on Teams: Meeting ID: 390 280 532 129 85 Passcode: nu26ag7L

Please email hello@frontlinedance.co.uk if you would like the link to be emailed.