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Historical allegations of sexual grooming
24 Sep 2020
On Monday 21 September, we were made aware of social media posts relating to a historical allegation of sexual grooming of a London Contemporary Dance School Alumnus by a teacher.
Our policies and practices strictly prohibit staff to student relationships. We take all allegations of abuse of any kind with the utmost seriousness and are unwavering in our commitment to create an environment which keeps all students, alumni, staff, audiences, and participants safe.
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Paloma Faith becomes Patron of The Place
14 Sep 2020
The Place, London’s pioneering hub for contemporary dance training, creation and performance, is immensely proud and excited to announce actress, popstar, artist and activist Paloma Faith as its newest, as well as youngest, patron.
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The Place announces alternative programme for Autumn and Spring 20/21
9 Sep 2020
A blended model of live and digital dance activities will continue until April 2021
Due to the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions on audiences, artists and participants, The Place has adapted its activity to a reduced and flexible programme for Autumn 2020 and Spring 2021. Instead of its full live performance programme, it will offer audiences a fresh blend of live and digital experiences, curated around questions and themes which are important to us all right now.
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Covid-19 impact on our organisation
1 Sep 2020
The impact of the pandemic has resulted in serious financial challenges for The Place. It has required us to work tirelessly to seek all support available, to maximise income-generating activity and to develop multiple budget scenarios to help build a sustainable and realistic plan. We have used our mission to “power imagination through dance” to help sustain us through a period of challenge and change.
As well as reducing costs, we have offered a series of avoidance measures which have included reduced hours, pay freeze, sabbaticals, and voluntary severance.
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Farewell to our beloved Patron and champion of the arts Sir Ken Robinson
23 Aug 2020
We are devastated to hear of the passing of our Patron Sir Ken Robinson. Sir Ken was one of our most treasured supporters of our work at The Place and of dance, its place in the world and within life and humanity. Skilfully speaking on behalf of this 'always least respected discipline within the arts', he was one of the most influential and important advocators for the value of creativity in education, proficiently arguing for a wider perception of intelligence, ability and talent outside of the narrow concepts within formal education systems.
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Eva Sarma and Michael 'Mikey J' Asante join the Board of Governors
27 May 2020
The UK’s leading organisation for dance training, creation and performance, The Place, announces the appointment of Eva Sarma and Michael “Mikey J” Asante to its Board of Governors. They join the organisation under the most extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances due to the ongoing Covid crisis and The Place is grateful for the support and expertise they bring in these most difficult times.
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THE PLACE ONLINE CONTINUES
22 May 2020
After overwhelmingly positive reactions to our online programme of streamed full length dance performances, launched on 30 April, The Place is pleased to now announce further dates and shows.
21 May – BEAT by Igor x Moreno
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The Place Online launches 30 April
13 May 2020
London’s boldest dance theatre is going online with a digital offer for audiences
As the national lockdown continues for a yet undetermined time and social distancing measures are keeping us apart, The Place is reaching across the distance to offer audiences a new online programme of dance performances they can enjoy at home.
Launching on 30 April, The Place will stream one full length dance show every Thursday at 7pm on the organisation’s website for the next six weeks.
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The Place Covid-19 update - 13 May
13 May 2020
As ever, we are following the Government advice in order to play our part in stopping the spread of the Coronavirus. The health and well-being of our students, staff and visitors remain paramount. Following the Prime Minister’s address on Sunday 10 May and the subsequent related information, we have taken the decision to keep The Place building closed to the public until September at the earliest. This, unfortunately, means no on-site performances or classes. Please do not travel to our building as it will be closed and poses unnecessary risks. If you need to speak to someone about accessin
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Warmest farewell to Richard Alston Dance Company
9 Mar 2020
Over the weekend, Richard Alston Dance Company took the stage at Sadler’s Wells for the Final Edition performances. The weekend drew hundreds of friends, loyal supporters and past RADC dancers together to witness a heartfelt and extraordinary set of performances.
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