2. G.CAP, Danceworks 04, Brian Slater 3. Darren Pritchard 4. Julia Griffin, Senza Tempo collaboration UM05, Brian Slater

A taster of some of the exciting projects under development!...

A Dance Centre for Manchester...
Manchester City Council has granted £5000 for research to take place. This recent development means that evidence can be gathered to demonstrate how much a dance centre is needed and desired...

A New Dance Team...
DiGM is currently looking into the development of a team of dance workers to be placed throughout the districts...

New Showcases...
Discussion is underway for the development of a possible artist showcase with Zion Arts Centre, and a new Youth Dance platform with the Lowry...

Dance in Health...
A pilot project is looking at the emotional, psychological and social benefits of dance for people with or in danger of chronic illness...

New Training Course...
for DiGM's Connect members is being looked at in response to requirements...

Regional Dance Audit...
Recently piloted in Bolton, fundraising is now underway to continue a dance audit through the districts.This will highlight the way forward for exciting new developments in dance in the area...

And Of Course...
Plans are beginning for Urban Moves 2010, and for further work with Arts About Manchester in developing dance audiences...