ESSENTIAL MOVES

Your go-to guide for navigating the professional dance world, a curated resource hub built for dancers, by dancers

ABOUT ESSENTIAL MOVES

Essential Moves is your go-to guide for navigating the professional dance world, a curated resource hub built for dancers, by dancers.

Whether you're looking for open calls, upcoming performances, grants, residencies, workshops, or training opportunities, Essential Moves keeps you in the loop with the information that matters.

We spotlight opportunities across all dance disciplines, with a core focus on the UK dance industry, and occasional highlights from the global scene. This isn’t just a newsletter; it’s a growing network, a tool to democratise opportunities, and a space for dancers to stay informed, prepared, and one step ahead.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Open calls

Auditions

Residencies

Performances

Showcase listings

Grants

Funding resources

Workshops

Training opportunities

Tools

Practice spaces

Whether you're freelancing, touring, teaching, or in-between gigs, Essential Moves is here to support your next move.