Leadership Programmes

B&D Arts Leaders was delivered in 2009/10 enabling young people to learn the skills needed to deliver drama workshops and create a performance on issues that matter to them. The project supported participants to find a work placement, provided advice on further training and offered accreditation. The group of young leaders is now coordinating and running their own youth led youth theatre – Rising Stars, with our direct support.

Dancing Heath was delivered in 2010/2011 enabling Heath residents (Dagenham) to learn the skills needed to deliver dance workshops. Dance Leaders delivered a range of workshops for other dance and youth groups throughout the project as well as receiving advice on further traning and career opportunities. It offered accreditation and it came to an end with a celebration event at the Heath Park Community Halls.

Open Arts was delivered in 2010/2011 enabling young people to learn the skills needed to deliver arts and drama workshops for their community. The Arts Leaders run activities at the Olympic Countdown Event 2010 and the Drama Leaders delivered workshops for the community.