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Opening the Pathways
Imogen Walker MSc and Emma Redding PhDTrinity Laban
The identification and development of exceptional gifted and talented students with disabilities
• Limited options and pathways for young dancers with disabilities
• Centres for Advanced Training (CATs) represent a pathway to the profession
• Research project in partnership with Dance4 to better understand the identification and development of young dancers with disabilities
Centres for Advanced Training (CATs)
Dance4, Nottingham
The Lowry, Salford
Centres for Advanced Training (CATs)• Graduate destinations:
– Full-time vocational training
– University and college dance courses
– Professional companies
Research project
1.Scoping strand2.Talent identification and development
Scoping strand• Email call-outs• Web searches• Contacts• Literature review
• Directory• Google Maps• Case studies• Document outlining barriers
and recommendations
• The majority of provision tends to be recreational in nature• There is little provision in the Northern regions
Barriers• Aesthetic• Attitudinal• Logistic• Access• Training-related
Training-related barriersBarriers • Lack of high-level training• Lack of knowledge about
provision
Recommendations • Provision should begin from
a younger age• May need specialised
training to begin with• Establish local networks in
areas• Qualifications
Training-related barriersBarriers • Lack of high-level training• Lack of knowledge about
provision
Recommendations • Consistent presentation of
information• Clear information about
provision
Conclusion • Building greater networks
appears key• The rest of the research
project will focus on talent identification and training
• If the CATs can become more inclusive, they could provide a successful progression route for young dancers with disabilities
Thank [email protected]
Photo credits •GiGi Gianella•Rachel Cherry•Brendan McClean
• Mark Pepperall• Christopher Parkes• James Rowbotham
www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/dance-science
www.nationaldancecats.co.uk
