Conferences and Networks

For anyone working in dance

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Conferences

We host an annual online conference event to connect the dance community and open discussion around how we can work together to inform change. Each event is hosted by Parable Dance, with two guest companies.

Our next event:

Social model vs Charity model of disability

Date in 2027 tbc

Hosted by Parable Dance with guests icandance & Step Change Studios

Network for emerging inclusive dancers (NEID)

NEID is a free network designed for individuals who are beginning to explore inclusive dance and would benefit from guidance, information and professional connections. The network offers presentations from established inclusive dance artists from across the UK and provides signposting to opportunities, training and sector developments.

Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of every other month, and you can attend as little or as often as you wish.

Upcoming meetings:

Tuesday 24 March 2026, 4–5pm – Speaker: Frontline Dance

Tuesday 19th May 2026, 4–5pm – Speaker: Gemma D’Souza, SLiDE

Tuesday 21st July 2026, 4–5pm – Speaker: Lucy Turner

I feel grateful to have met such a warm, knowledgeable and generous network of freelancers working across the UK.
— NEID Participant