Since 1980, CDS has been a home for some of the most radical artists in the UK, often long

before their work has been recognised by the wider sector. Our very existence is thanks to artists of the X6 collective, a group of counter- cultural artists, activists and movers who created CDS as a place for radical and political dance experimentation.

With the reimagining of CDS Artist Community, we’ve embraced our past legacy to power a new future for CDS and the artists of today. We are keen to develop and advocate for a more diverse, equitable and ethical dance sector but to do this, we need help.

If you like the sound of what we’re doing, you can become an Advocate, even if you aren’t quite sure how you might want to pitch in. You might be an artist who has benefited from CDS in the past and who wants to invest into the community today; or someone who has never engaged with us before but who shares our ambitions.

JOIN US AS AN ADVOCATE

It’s an exciting time to help us shape our advocacy

programme as we grow the community and continue to explore the power of

collectivity. As an Advocate, your generosity and belief in artists, practitioners and organisers will directly empower and support those who can drive change in the cultural sector and beyond.

We’re looking for advocates to match the cost of an artist community membership, from £3 per month. CDS does not get any regular public funding, so every penny from our Advocates helps support artist-led work.

If you’d like to know more about our advocacy programme or how you can help with bespoke support, please contact Reece McMahon: reece@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk.

If you’d like to know more about our advocacy programme or how you can help with bespoke support, please contact reece@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk